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Jim-ME
10-05-2007, 01:10 PM
My gas engined Rover has just started to diesel when I shut it off. What is the cause and what is the cure?
tallest1
10-05-2007, 02:23 PM
umm... i don't know cause so for the most part i should be of absolutely no help at all......

...but here's my cure! :: stop vehicle > put in reverse > crank e - brake > turn off vehicle > dump clutch > and done! :D

happy friday all :cheers:
sayers
10-05-2007, 03:30 PM
I had the same problem on my 74, I turned down the idle, and started to use 93 oct. gas and added the lead substitute, and found that my points needed to be adjusted. this may help.
scott
10-05-2007, 04:18 PM
your timming is to advanced. if you recenty started buying lower octane just retard the timing.
4flattires
10-06-2007, 09:49 AM
An engine continues to run when the ignition is shut off because it is still receiving spark and fuel.

Spark generally comes from carbon in the combustion chamber that continues to glow and provides a source of ignition. It can also occur from timing advanced too far.

Fuel is generally supplied from and idle setting too high.

With commercially available fuel, I have not seen engine run-on caused by too low of octane, but depending on region and age of fuel, things vary.

Good luck!

Jeff
KevinNY
10-06-2007, 01:17 PM
When I had the 2.25 I found a very small adjustment to the idle would produce or resolve run on. Now my engine diesels on purpose:D
Les Parker
10-10-2007, 01:31 PM
Hello there,
Ref this issue, both Zenith and Weber offer a solenoid to shut the air/fuel down when the ignition is turned off. The "power end of the solenoid is connected to the coil, so when you turn the key off, the solenois automatically closes the air way.
So far, the success rate for both carbs. has been good.


:thumb-up:
sayers
10-10-2007, 02:21 PM
Les, how hard is it to hook up and want is the part number.
Les Parker
10-10-2007, 02:39 PM
Jim,

What kind of carb do you have?
We keep the Weber one in stock, I think I may have a used Zenith one available (tested of course).
Please advise,
Jim-ME
10-10-2007, 03:39 PM
Les,
I have a Webber 341CH
JimCT
10-10-2007, 06:45 PM
you can take off the air filter, hold the throttle open and slowly pour some water down the carb, making sure you keep enough throttle to keep it running. Helps blow out the carbon that may be the problem.
singingcamel
10-11-2007, 09:08 AM
you can take off the air filter, hold the throttle open and slowly pour some water down the carb, making sure you keep enough throttle to keep it running. Helps blow out the carbon that may be the problem.

i would readjust the the idle, and retime your engine. clean readjust your points.never had to use this solenoid switch.
Les Parker
10-11-2007, 02:33 PM
Jim,

Part number is RNH390 and is priced at $41.21.

Please advise
BackInA88
10-19-2007, 01:10 PM
I installed the soleniol yesterday on my Weber.
Work perfect! Shuts right off now.

Thanks Les:thumb-up:
Les Parker
10-19-2007, 01:14 PM
Good to learn that the solenoid worked, we appreciate the feedback.


Keep on Roverin'


:)
Jim-ME
10-19-2007, 02:22 PM
What was involved in the install?
Jim
BackInA88
10-19-2007, 03:37 PM
What was involved in the install?
Jim
Unscrewing a plug on the side of the carb and than screwing in the soleniod.
Than running 12 volts from a ignition switch source.
The easist place is from the coil but I have an electronic ignition distributor so no extra spads.
So I ran it from the fuse block which had a couple open spots.
Took about 10 minutes.

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