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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by chevybythesea, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. chevybythesea

    chevybythesea Member

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    I am having trouble starting my 85 700 maxim x, and I think the idle is too low. It currently (sitting) idles at about 300-400 rpms. what should it be at? How do I adjust that?
     
    chevybythesea, Jul 18, 2007
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    about 1200rpm should be what you want for a XJ700 idle.

    There should be a thumb screw at the bottom behind the carbs (between the carbs and airbox). Just reach in there and turn it clockwise to increase the idle.
     
    PghXJ, Jul 18, 2007
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    MiCarl Active Member

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    If you got it to idle at 300-400 RPM I want you to do my carbs!

    I believe 1050 is the correct number.
     
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    300-400? Mine dies if it gets below 800 generally speaking. Dude you rule!
     
    Kishkumen, Jul 18, 2007
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Wheel of Fortune!

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    400 isn't Idling.
    It's LUGGING ...

    Get the RPM's UP ... Lugging ain't good for Big-Ends, Wrist Pins, Main Bearings and OIL PRESSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    900 -to- 1050 rpm's
     
    RickCoMatic, Jul 18, 2007
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  6. chevybythesea

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    It barely runs at that RPM, and it sure makes starting a bugger! I will try to adjust it tonight
     
    chevybythesea, Jul 19, 2007
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