Idle speed

[Stanmo]

Novice mechanic, redone sump gasket, tappets, rocker gasket new exhaust and she still runs!! I’m now thinking about timing etc, she runs ok but I’m thinking she’s ticking over a bit slow? Any advice or opinions would be a help, and if I am right how to adjust? https://share.icloud.com/photos/00eDa-I ... skZg7itgmw

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

That seems OK to me. As long as it stays running when you operate the clutch.

[Stanmo]

Thanks Jowett
When first started she was a bit cold, so needed a little choke, I think I pushed it back in too fast as she died. But on restart she was fine, drove for a few mile and the video was on the return. Thanks for response and putting mind at rest. Next job is change differential oil.

[philthehill]

To set the idle speed - set the engine speed so that the ignition warning light just flickers when the clutch is depressed.

[Stanmo]

Hello Phil
Would that be done by adjusting the screw on the throttle linkage?

[philthehill]

Adjust the idle screw on the carb.
Make sure that the clearance between the throttle and choke linkage is correct.