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idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 24 Aug 2010, 22:30
by muley
i have a 2.0 Aircooled CU engine which has been cutting out when i lift of the gas so me and my dad were having a look at it and when we read the Haynes manual there was a picture of the idle stabilizing unit next to the ignition control amplifier module, well my old bus has never had one so my question is do i need one ? my old bus does run a little fast but would it make it run any better ?
cheers

Re: idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 24 Aug 2010, 22:36
by toomanytoys
NO, dont bother refitting one they always fail and are not that effective...
sounds like carb problem, either dirty jet, poor adjustment, air leaks or worn out carbs... BUT.. a jolly good service, check over and set up should be orders of the day... inspect the vac advance unit on the dizzy and test to see if working correctly too...

Re: idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 25 Aug 2010, 07:46
by murf
I had the same problem, by passed idle stabiliser and cured it
murf
Re: idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 25 Aug 2010, 09:20
by meehaja
I had the same problem with mine, turned out the servo hose had become detached. As Toomanytoys said, air leaks, carb's full of gunk or blocked fuel filter seems most likely.
Re: idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 25 Aug 2010, 16:15
by muley
i have rebuilt the carbs and have replaced all vacum hoses and servo pipes, the only thing i have not replaced is the inline fuel filter so will get that done soon as poss and see if it helps any ?
will update you all when i have cheers people

Re: idle stabilizing unit ?
Posted: 25 Aug 2010, 16:20
by R0B
remember.there is one just after the fuel tank.if there is one in the engine bay.get rid of it.its not needed

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the only thing i have not replaced is the inline fuel filter