Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: mcclainjlkcmsncom on May 04, 2020, 23:00:24

Title: Split linkage test
Post by: mcclainjlkcmsncom on May 04, 2020, 23:00:24
Not sure I did the test(with no emission relays )When I press ip rod gat a slight rpm increase.When I press the throttle linkage down car stalls.I think that tells me it is too lean.What do I do next.
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: ja17 on May 05, 2020, 04:00:14
Your correct. First check your fuel pressure and volume, to make sure your getting adequate fuel supply. Often times a dirty filter can cause lean running. Next, you need to check to see if your engine linkages are set correctly "Linkage Tour". If the engine is in good tune you can try the linkage test above 2,000 rpms and then above 3500 rpms. If you find only the low range is lean (idle to 1700 rpms), then you can richen-up just this range by turning the knurled thumb screw on the back of the injection pump in a few clicks (clockwise sitting in the car) and make sure the engine is NOT running when you do this adjustment. If you find that the engine is running lean at all speed ranges you can make a whole injection system adjustment by turning the main IP rack screw or removing some shims under barometric compensator (easiest method). keep asking questions.
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: Berggreen on May 05, 2020, 07:12:20
Your correct. First check your fuel pressure and volume, to make sure your getting adequate fuel supply. Often times a dirty filter can cause lean running. Next, you need to check to see if your engine linkages are set correctly "Linkage Tour". If the engine is in good tune you can try the linkage test above 2,000 rpms and then above 3500 rpms. If you find only the low range is lean (idle to 1700 rpms), then you can richen-up just this range by turning the knurled thumb screw on the back of the injection pump in a few clicks (clockwise sitting in the car) and make sure the engine is NOT running when you do this adjustment. If you find that the engine is running lean at all speed ranges you can make a whole injection system adjustment by turning the main IP rack screw or removing some shims under barometric compensator (easiest method). keep asking questions.

Great feedback Joe! I never thought of doing the split linkage test at higher rev ranges.  :)

Cheers,

Christian
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: FGN59 on May 05, 2020, 15:08:02
Forgive my ignorance, but how does one practically run the split link test at any revs higher than idle? My arms are not long enough to hold the two parts of the linkage while looking at the rev gauge :o
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: Berggreen on May 05, 2020, 15:20:38
Forgive my ignorance, but how does one practically run the split link test at any revs higher than idle? My arms are not long enough to hold the two parts of the linkage while looking at the rev gauge :o

Sounds like a two-man job!  ;)
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: Pawel66 on May 05, 2020, 18:13:26
Sounds like a two-man job!  ;)

No, just a three hands man job.
Title: Re: Split linkage test
Post by: ja17 on May 05, 2020, 22:39:33
Not that big a problem for the experienced "rpm" ear. However, most dwell meters have an RPM reading feature also. Otherwise, as suggested, two men will work!