Idle issue?

1988 HONDA ACCORD
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BIGBLACKBOI9
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So, I have the car listed above and i recently bought a new carburetor for it. I put it on and started the car, but I would start idling at 3,000 RPMs. I found out that it wasn't getting any voltage to the choke. Which is causing it to idle that high. I have no clue on what to do going forward.
Apr 18, 2023 at 1:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm looking through the manual and it is showing choke operation is controlled by a coil tension spring engine vacuum. Which

I assume the choke isn't opening properly. I attached the adjustment directions below. Take a look and let me know if this is what you have.

Take care,

Joe

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Apr 19, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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