(procedure specified in the FSM)
Where is this please??

The other day when I let the car idle it sounded great but today I took it for a cruise around the block and it changed by the time I got back home. The idle became rougher and under throttle leaving a stop light it missed.

Rick

FSM is Field Service Manual.

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I knew that.........
Since we just got this car...I have had a chance yet to get thse manual. Is there some place on the web that I can get that information????
Rick

Get a vacuum gauge, plug on to manifold. Set idle speed down to about 550 RPM and turn the mixture screw till you get the highest reading.

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I wprked on it this afternoon and reset the timing to 5* for this 74 motor in this 64 Dart.
Will do the idle mixture screw tomorrow..

Thank you

or

Factory Service Manual


or on bad days.


F*&^ing Service Manual

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Ed
64 Valiant 225 / 904 / 42:1 manual steering / 9" drum brakes

The exact procedure varies from year to year, but basically you begin with the engine warmed up and idling at normal idle speed. Then you back the idle mixture screw out a couple of turns, let the idle speed stablize and adjust the idle rpm if necessary. Then turn the adjustment in 1/4 turn, wait 10 - 15 seconds and repeat. You stop when the idle begins to stumble and doesn't recover after a short pause, back out 1/4 turn then fine tune it from there for best idle.

Later models with emission controls may have a plastic cap over the adjustment screw, that may be removed. Some models specify that after achieving "lean best idle" that you turn the screw in until the idle speed drops by 20 RPM or so. Again the FSM ( Factory Service Manual ) is the authoritative source for specifications and procedures.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

Growing older is unavoidable but growing up is strictly optional.

have you set the valves????

yes...

Well...I think I have taken care of all the issues. I replaced the plugs today with Autolite Platnium(sp?) and the car idles so smooth. Took it for a little drive and it ran great!
Just barely touch the starter and it fires right up. The only other issue that I needed to deal with is how the exhaust was ran under the crossmember. Changed the location of the bracket and give it plenty of room...
Sounds great and runs awesome!

Rick