I have a 1973 xa ford falcon starts up good with the choke on when warm and I take choke off idles up and down isn't a consistant idle can you help
May 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM
runs smooth with choke on when choke is off revs up and down
1974 FORD FALCON
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Does it have a manual or automatic choke?
May 9, 2014 at 7:04 PM
doesn't appear to be any vaccum leaks manual choke
May 9, 2014 at 11:08 PM
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Can you confirm the model year as a 1974? I don't believe they were made then.
May 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM
1973
May 10, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Okay... does it have a points and condenser ignition system?
May 10, 2014 at 6:36 PM
yes it does
May 10, 2014 at 7:26 PM
Check the points. I have seen the spring on them get weak and as a result, the timing would change. Also, check the throttle plate for play. The rod that holds it may be worn and causing a leak.
May 11, 2014 at 12:53 PM
checked them they are ok but have a constant idle now adjusted mixture and throttle screw now I have a dead spot just as I start to push down on the pedal its fine then I get a dead spot sort of goes to die and then revs maybe when I put air cleaner on and take it for a run it mite sort it fingers crossed
May 11, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Chances are it still needs some fine tuning with the air / fuel mixture. You may want to try that if there is still a dead spot. Also, make sure the accelerator pump is working properly.
May 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM