Failure of Engine to Idle Properly
We listed possible causes of the problem failure of engine to idle properly:
1. Carburetor control linkage improperly adjusted
2. Loose spark plug connectors
3. Water or oil in magnetos
4. Burned or pitted contact breaker points
5. Improper magneto timing
6. Defective ignition harness
7. Improper grade of fuel
8. Incorrect idling speed adjustment
9. Throttle valve closing too far
10. Idling jet restricted
11. Air leaks in induction system
12. Vapor in fuel system
13. Improper fuel pressure
14. Internal carburetor trouble
15. Partial obstruction in fuel lines
16. Fuel valve leaking or not operating properly
17. Defective primer valve
18. Improper valve clearance
19. Low cylinder compression
20. Excessive play in carburetor control linkage
Common Engine Problems List :
When you face a problem with your truck before go to service please view our common engine problems list, this will help your budget and time.
Problems :- Failure of Engine to Start
- Low Power and Uneven Running
- High Oil Temperature
- Excess Oil Consumption
- Low Oil Pressure
- High Oil Pressure
- Improper Engine Acceleration
- Failure of Engine to Idle Properly
- Engine Stops
- Engine Vibrates Excessively
- Engine Continually Throws Alternator Belt
- Engine Overheats
- High Cylinder Head Temperature
- Engine Won’t Stop When Switch is Turned Off
- Carburetor Leaks Fuel
- Engine Spits Back in Carburetor
- Engine Misses Intermittently
- Engine Misses Regularly
- Scattering Misfire
- Single Cylinder Miss at High Speed
- Single Cylinder Miss at Low Speed
- Causes of Pre‐Ignition
- Causes of Excessive Carbon Deposit
- Magneto Fails to Deliver any Spark
- Crankcase Fills with Oil (Dry‐sump System)
- Engine Pumps Oil
- Faulty Spark
- Mixture Analysis by Exhaust Flame
- Too‐Rich Mixture
- Too‐Lean Mixture