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Had carburetors built on 57E code but can’t get idle below 1000 even with throttle all the way down,
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Are you sure you have the linkage adjusted right? I don't have the specs but there should be just a little free wiggle when at rest. It's a feel thing to check for any even minimal binding and any joints that don't have a touch of free playHad carburetors built on 57E code but can’t get idle below 1000 even with throttle all the way down,
I'd then look to see if one of the butterfly flaps are not closing all the way. If recently rebuilt, the shafts and flaps may not be mating correctly into the throttle body and binding slightly open. Do your investigation. Just a tap of the butt of a screwdriver on the flapper should tell you if it's not seating on it's own and if you had them rebuilt the rebuilder should be able to figure it out. Subtle but makes a big difference.Thanks Ward57for your response. There is some play in the linkage but high idle persist even when running idle screws are not even touching posts.
Butterfly flaps are definitely closed, l can hear them seat. I’ve read it could be a vacuum leak which I’ll have to check for. I also have to connect a vacuum tube between the two carburetors. Since I didn’t have this issue prior to rebuilding I’m wondering if it’s possibly main metering jet.I'd then look to see if one of the butterfly flaps are not closing all the way. If recently rebuilt, the shafts and flaps may not be mating correctly into the throttle body and binding slightly open. Do your investigation. Just a tap of the butt of a screwdriver on the flapper should tell you if it's not seating on it's own and if you had them rebuilt the rebuilder should be able to figure it out. Subtle but makes a big difference.