Re: engine vibration 232 engine

[Ken Ames <amesk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Maybe just pick up the idle speed to about 600-650 in drive. :)

Ken Ames


Quoting Jay <jciampi@xxxxxxxx>:

> Hey Guys, i have a 66 American with the 232/2bbl engine. I have set the 
> timing, set the idle speed at 700 rpm in neutral/ 550 in drive. The engine 
> has new plugs and points, doesn't appear to have any vacuum leaks.  At the 
> 550 rpm speed the engine has a rapid vibration which is quite annoying. The 
> vibration mostly stops when i speed the engine up above the idle.  I have 
> replaced the tranny mount which was dissolved from tranny fluid getting on 
> it before i got the car. Could the engine mounts be so old and  stiff that 
> they won't absorb even the slightest vibration and transmit it to the frame?
> 
> I had a 65 American with a 232/2bbl when it was new in 65 and i don;t 
> remember it being anything but smooth idling. The engine runs smoothly as 
> far a vacuum gauge shows, no fluctuations due to worn valves or rings. The 
> engine doesn't smoke and has 120k miles on the odometer.  Someone did put 
> the oil kit from the side of the block up into the valve cover as suggested 
> in a service bulletin. I know that has nothing to do with the idle. Just 
> mentioning it as I hadn't seen this done to many 232 engines.  I didn;t 
> mention it but the engine has new plug wires also.   Any ideas?
> 
> Jay in Central FL. 
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