231ci in a 1960 willys

[h2obio]

Hi all,

I bought the aforementioned willys from a gentleman with a rebuilt/modified 231. He put an edelbrock mani/carb on it. The damn thing starts right up and idles nicely, but won't idle after warming up........

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Ron

 

[pontiacgp]

Check the timing and if the timing is on then I would get a manual for the carb and set it up as per the instructions. If it still doesn't run then at least you'll know it's not the carb.

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

Buy my 47 with nice idling running og 231 and that will solve issue😉

 

[h2obio]

Check the timing and if the timing is on then I would get a manual for the carb and set it up as per the instructions. If it still doesn't run then at least you'll know it's not the carb.

Thanks for that, I'll double check the timing, although with a cam I'm not sure where its supposed to be. ..

 

[h2obio]

Buy my 47 with nice idling running og 231 and that will solve issue😉View attachment 63364 View attachment 63364 View attachment 63365 View attachment 63366

Cool truck, but one project at a time.......🙂

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

If the Eddy is similar to the Qjet, it probably idles faster when cold with the choke on, then kick down to lower speed curb idle when warmed up and choke open. Vacuum leaks affects idle the most, leaning the mixture and causing stalls. Lots of places can leak vacuum, carb gaskets, mounting gasket, intake manifold gasket, brake booster, throttle shaft bushings, cracks, bad hoses, etc. Also check the idle speed in case the curb idle is just set too slow. Is your trans manual or auto?

 

[TURNA]

After it warms up spray the intake, carb and vacuum hoses if any with WD-40 see it the idle changes if it does you have a leak.

DO NOT spray the exhaust manifolds!!!!

 

[h2obio]

If the Eddy is similar to the Qjet, it probably idles faster when cold with the choke on, then kick down to lower speed curb idle when warmed up and choke open. Vacuum leaks affects idle the most, leaning the mixture and causing stalls. Lots of places can leak vacuum, carb gaskets, mounting gasket, intake manifold gasket, brake booster, throttle shaft bushings, cracks, bad hoses, etc. Also check the idle speed in case the curb idle is just set too slow. Is your trans manual or auto?

Thanks, it's a Muncie 4 speed.....

 

[h2obio]

After it warms up spray the intake, carb and vacuum hoses if any with WD-40 see it the idle changes if it does you have a leak.

DO NOT spray the exhaust manifolds!!!!

Thanks for that, I had forgotten that old trick, but I'm thinking if it's a vacuum leak it would never idle right????

 

[TURNA]

Thanks for that, I had forgotten that old trick, but I'm thinking if it's a vacuum leak it would never idle right????

Yes when the WD-40 enters the crack you should hear a change in the idle. It is quick so you have to pay attention.
The WD-40 will block the air from entering the cracked line or worn gasket etc.
Once you hear it you will find it quick.