<VV> Engine runs cool?

[Frank DuVal]

Increase the idle speed screw on the carburetor on the "cold" side. Make 
sure these three cylinders are getting fuel.

Frank DuVal

Cliff Tibbitts wrote:

>Now this is strange.  I read in one forum where it is not uncommon for one
>side of the engine to heat up sooner than the other.  So, when I was running
>the engine (on the bench) I did not worry when the passenger side damper did
>not open.  After all, a lot of air was escaping out of the open heater
>ducts.
>
>Tonight, I changed the oil, and restarted the engine.  Fired right up, but
>still won't idle below 900 rpm.  I placed my hand over the end of the
>tailpipe on the driver's side, (dual exhaust) and felt a nice warm stream of
>air.  I placed my hand over the tailpipe on the passenger side, and a nice
>cool to luke-warm stream.  I thought some wires might be crossed, but no,
>all is well.  I placed the pickup coil for the timing light on all three
>wires and got a nice flash, indicating current is at least making it to the
>plugs.  I could even place my hand on the manifold end of the muffler and
>exhaust pipe and hold it there, after 5 minutes of fast idle.  
>
>140 HP, Dual Exhaust
>Petronix II Ignitor
>AC R44F plugs (new and gapped to .035)
>New 8mm Silicone wires.
>
>Any thoughts appreciated. 
>Cliff Tibbitts
>Lexington, KY
>
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