
01-19-2019, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Phoenix,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Ex owner of a polished Kirkham 427 S/C. Now Cobra-less and driving a mid-engine German hot rod.
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I have dealt with this a lot over the years - factors contributing to dieseling or run-on include
- increased compression ratio
- increased idle speed
- low fuel octane
- excessive ignition advance at idle
- carb rich
- hot spots (in particular fouled plugs)
Try lowering your idle to around 750-800 rpm, and advance to around 12 degrees max at idle, and make sure you are running unleaded premium fuel.
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