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[Simon D]

Could someone explain to me how to find the "fastest idle method" works.
Thanks.

[papasmurf]

In relation to what? Mixture, timing?

[Leon Novello]

Technical notes in the menu on the left, then Carburettors, adjusting the idle is nearly at the bottom. If this is of any assistance.

[PeteF]

As you can get a cheap electronic reencounter these days (Ebay) it's worth getting one for this, even if you just attach it temporarily.

[Beezabryan]

Being paranoid I immediately thought they were talking about me again when I saw the subject title

[papasmurf]

PeteF, I agree I got an electronic rev counter for £13 off of ebay, and the three wires would only need a small connecter block to use as and when needed.

[Les H]

• Adjust the throttle stop screw so the engine runs at a fast tick-over, say about 20%
above the idle speed you wish to achieve


• Unscrew the pilot air screw to increase the engine speed to its fastest possible.


• Gradually unscrew the throttle stop screw to reduce engine speed to the target idle
speed
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• Again unscrew the pilot air screw to increase engine to the highest tick-over possible


• Finally, gradually unscrew the throttle stop screw to reduce engine speed to the correct idle speed.

(Usually this process carried out twice – as described – will be sufficient to achieve a correct tick-over.)


NB – sequence: pilot air screw out = fast; throttle stop screw out = slow



All from article as per Leon has directed

[Les H]

OH dear.... still didn't get the paragraph drops correct.

[PeteF]

You got most of 'em right

[Simon D]

Thanks for the replies.
How does a rev counter help?