In the 40 plus years I have had my Avanti I have often pondered if it really is required.......I am referring to what I call the hot idle compensator on my AFB arb......Carter calls it their 'thermostatic valve' illust. number "86" on page 35 of the Avanti parts manual.....1558449.
Years ago I remember the Studebaker service manager telling me that the part is more problem than it is worth...he would bend the bi-metallic piece so as to keep it down and not be effected by the heat...
When my car has been run for awhile the idle will slowly increase on-it's own to about 1000-1100 rpm...this up from the idle of apx 650-700 when cold......the only detriment I can see is that I am burning more fuel at this faster idle.....so gents, do I bend the valve as that Studebaker dealer guy told me almost 40 years ago...I wish I could prevent the idle increase when it gets hot. The car is 4 speed.
Years ago I remember the Studebaker service manager telling me that the part is more problem than it is worth...he would bend the bi-metallic piece so as to keep it down and not be effected by the heat...
When my car has been run for awhile the idle will slowly increase on-it's own to about 1000-1100 rpm...this up from the idle of apx 650-700 when cold......the only detriment I can see is that I am burning more fuel at this faster idle.....so gents, do I bend the valve as that Studebaker dealer guy told me almost 40 years ago...I wish I could prevent the idle increase when it gets hot. The car is 4 speed.
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