Engine speed at startup

Asked by GuruMLKYT May 19, 2020 at 08:49 PM about the 1972 Triumph TR6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Installed new distributor and rebuilt carburator and when i start the car, the
engine runs well over 3000 RPM. What is causing this? What are possible
solutions?

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Check the ignition timing, vacuum leaks and the idle speed setting on the carb.

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