Re: [DML] Brass Idle Speed Screws

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

You do have to use the brass screws if you're to balance the banks, 
which is described in a different chapter of the workshop manual. The 
DMC workshop manual shouldn't necessarily be taken as gospel regarding 
this engine.

Martin

content22207 wrote:

> Mention this to list with trepidation because it usually ignites flame
> war, but IMHO is important:
>
> At same time JZD was messing around with idle speed motors, Volvo just
> used brass screws already built into PRV to set idle. Low tech, yes,
> but less subject to problems. I think every owner should know how to
> use in case automatic idle system fails or needs diagnosis, if nothing
> else. Simply advising "just snug down and never worry about them
> again" deprives owners of a valuable feature ALREADY IN PLACE (no mods
> necessary).
>
> FWIW: is the ONLY idle system on #5939, and you saw first hand how
> well it works.
>
> Side note: you've got ignition "advanced" and "retarded" flipped:
> advanced is early, retarded is late. Might confuse someone's advice if
> they didn't listen carefully to full explanation.
>
> Bill Robertson
> #5939