--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@...> wrote: > > > "..If I remember correctly disconnecting the idle speed motor when the car > is idling should > cause the engine to stop right? > Thanks all for your helpful suggestions > Joe P." > uuuhm - NO ! > I don't know why this misinformation keeps showing up, but no, disconnecting > the idle-motor connector won't close it, instead it will remain in any > position. > Most likely it will remain where it was. I didn't find out that mine was > broken > (the bearings were rusted, but I could fix it) until I tried to move the > shaft > with a screw driver. Well, idle didn't hunt back then :-) > > Regards, > Elvis & 6548 > Elvis , I agree with you for the most part. I also had a friend experience the rusted bearing issue. However with a truly Free moving valve, More the 50% of the time the Vacuum from the engine can cause it to close, I've also seen it open and Increase the RPM. Sometimes no change or a very subtle one. But usually you get some sort of change when the connector is removed. Dennis ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/