Hey folks!
Fresh off my transmission repair (IE yanking my over drive) I've been all over town lately - its been snowing a lot here in Richmond and the Rover is like a snow leopard, chewing it up.
Ive got two strange issues that are seemingly related, at least in their audio manifestation. Firstly, the engine seems to be idling high, but not at first. After starting and warming up, the engine starts revving when I put the clutch in or shift into neutral. It doesn't take long to start, and almost feels like the choke is still pulled. I've checked the choke cable and its fine.
I am also getting some dieseling, even after short jaunts.
Before I start tinkering with the idle adjustment on the carb (we all know what happens when I play with the carb) is there a temperature answer here? This is my first winter with the Rover - do colder temps cause idle/carb changes?
I've noticed that at least part of the revving I hear is the clutch. Once depressed, there is a whine that is close enough in pitch to the idle rev. No problems shifting or starting, doesnt feel like the clutch is going and suspect it is coincidental with the idle problem, but it is there.
Any suggestions about either - I have to say, the Rover is running well and I'm content to leave well enough alone - but if there is some kind of climate related maintenance I need to do then I'll be all over it.
Thanks!
Fresh off my transmission repair (IE yanking my over drive) I've been all over town lately - its been snowing a lot here in Richmond and the Rover is like a snow leopard, chewing it up.
Ive got two strange issues that are seemingly related, at least in their audio manifestation. Firstly, the engine seems to be idling high, but not at first. After starting and warming up, the engine starts revving when I put the clutch in or shift into neutral. It doesn't take long to start, and almost feels like the choke is still pulled. I've checked the choke cable and its fine.
I am also getting some dieseling, even after short jaunts.
Before I start tinkering with the idle adjustment on the carb (we all know what happens when I play with the carb) is there a temperature answer here? This is my first winter with the Rover - do colder temps cause idle/carb changes?
I've noticed that at least part of the revving I hear is the clutch. Once depressed, there is a whine that is close enough in pitch to the idle rev. No problems shifting or starting, doesnt feel like the clutch is going and suspect it is coincidental with the idle problem, but it is there.
Any suggestions about either - I have to say, the Rover is running well and I'm content to leave well enough alone - but if there is some kind of climate related maintenance I need to do then I'll be all over it.
Thanks!
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