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    #1

    Shenanigans...

    So in the morning when I start my car, I notice the engine seems to "lope" or something for a minute or two before settling down.

    It's almost like it's out of balance or firing oddly.

    Could this be a spun bearing?
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    #2
    no. It's cold. if the fast idle is a little low, it does that.

    a spun bearing you would hear a KNOCK.

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      #3
      This is perfectly normal then? It never seemed to do this before.

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        #4
        The IAC may be a little dirty.

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          #5
          Carbs don't self-adjust with temperature changes so its sort of normal to notice changes in running habits as it warms up or cools off.
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          Originally posted by phayzer5
          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            #6
            Fair enough. I'll have the mechanic check out the IAC system.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Mike_Windsor View Post
              Fair enough. I'll have the mechanic check out the IAC system.
              ...no IAC.....choke

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                #8
                IAC is only on fuel injection?

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                  #9
                  Yes. IAC automatically adjusts idle speed. Carbs use a more simple system than that.

                  And as long as it's not stalling, a lopey idle in march in Red Deer is acceptable for a carbed car.

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                    #10
                    But it...never used... to do this. ._.

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                      #11
                      Its possible that the choke is acting up. Does it run fine when warmed up? It would probably best to take a vid of the engine in action.

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