[T3] Aux Air Regulator....

[J. Jonik]

-  I have Volt Ohmeter, but haven't done that high tech (to me) check of Throttle Valve Switch.  But, just to know... when the TVS is set properly, when-where should the TVS click happen when moving the throttle...by pushing on the accelerator cable link?  Is this Such A Close Adjustment that it can't be done by ear?

- The lurching happens a lot when driving first five minutes...but isn't so bad later. When on highway at 55 mph, it happens but not so noticeable.  Same elsewhere when just driving ahead. Fourth gear is the best.    But When in city streets, going from stop sign to stop sign, going through the gears over and over, it's much more happening.  But, no sign of backfire, stalling, or the like.   Engine sounds great...except for the lurches.  Frustrating.   It seems THIS Close to being perfect.

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On 20 Nov 2012 at 19:37, J. Jonik wrote:

> Just to be clear on testing the Aux AIr Reg? (71 T-3 w/ 73 engine,
> FI)....is it that after the engine is well warmed up, there should be
> no effect on engine idle when pulling and blocking the hose to air
> cleaner?? 

Yes, no change in idle speed once the engine is well warmed up.

>  But, does that mean there should be no suction felt too???? That
 is...should the AAR be closed, bringing in no air from the air
> cleaner, when engine is warm? 

No, the AAR never closes off perfectly, so there will always be some 
suction felt.

> This is about STILL trying to stop lurching and irregularity. Engine
> hums very nicely otherwise. No stalling, and easy start, etc. 

> Notes:
> -  TVS is set to click with just a tiny push on throttle.

The click method is only for 68-9 TVSs. Your '71 TVS is now 
incorrectly set. The later ones require an ohmmeter or the Bosch 
tester. I'll send you my adjustment instructions.  

> -Manifolds, both sides, now with only thick gasket. No thin tin layered in as before.
> - Air Distributor changed to be compatible with breather.?? That is...no air hose from Air Distributor to breather.? 
> - Cold Start stuff all shut off, unhooked, unplugged, etc...including thermo switch.
> - Fat hose boots on manifold seem snug as a bug.
> - After warmed up, performance is much better, but pretty bad with the lurching.

Sounds good except for the lurching. Under what conditions do you get 
lurching?

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