My '84 spacecruiser seems to idle at a minimum of 2 on the rev counter all the time and sounds way too fast. I've noticed postings about idle up switches, has mine got one ? I think I have a faulty voltage regulator if that has any bearing...

- (#7880) ruari, 15 Jan 04 16:19

Idle up on Diesel.
Is your choke fast idle cam stuck open? Not sure which carb you have so can't say for sure where it is, on my old one it was at the front near the inspection window on the carb. Check none of the vacuum pipes are fouling the cam action.

- (#7880) Clive (Bristol), 16 Jan 04 17:42

I have just cured mine of that problem.
I was the secondary throttle butterfly shaft siezing.
I had to strip it and relieve the shafe with fine emery, then lubricate.

- (#7880) Pete Bulley, 17 Feb 04 07:19

has anybody have a copy of the user handbook for this car please, if so and is it possible to either scan to my email or i will send a self address envelope.
thanks don

- (#7880) d.hammett, 17 Feb 04 09:53

er yes but have you any idea of the work involved and size of files? Is there anything in particular you are looking for as most of it you will already know or will be generic for most cars. I don't mind scanning a few pages.

- (#7880) Ian Dunse (Derbs), 17 Feb 04 10:35

timing spec and which piston is number one,
does the manuel show to changs a front passenger door lock please

- (#7880) d.hammett, 24 Feb 04 06:35

Oh you mean a technical manual not the User handbook. I'll have a look and mail you some relevant stuff tomorrow

- (#7880) Ian Dunse (Derbs), 24 Feb 04 10:36