I need to cut 2 out of 6 cylinders on a hot rod engine retro fitted in a power boat. I want to do this while shifting from neutral to forward or reverse since there is no clutch. As the engine idle RPM is a bit too fast, I want to cut 2 cylinders while shifting to reduce the impact on the stern drive mechanism. Any ideas... a regular toggle switch on the spark plug wires won't do the trick on the high voltage ignition ...
2006-08-29 15:36:47 · 5 answers · asked by marcelobsbflying 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this engine has 3 carburators...
and its minimum idle, due to the hot camshaft, is in its 1400 RPM...
2006-08-29 16:19:15 · update #1
dont open the wire with a switch,short them to ground with a switch.
2006-08-29 22:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just trying to cut the idle speed, you could install an idle speed control solenoid. These were used on a lot of engines in the late 60's early 70's on cars with air cond. And to reduce engine run on at shut down.They give you a base idle, and a regular idle. Then all you would have to do is find a idle speed that works for you.
2006-08-29 22:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by B H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a 12 volt idle stop solenoid (also known as a fast idle solenoid) from your local NAPA store. Turn your idle back to the desired speed then use the solenoid to kick the idle up a notch when the slower speed is not required. It would be a simple one wire installation with a single pole toggle or rocker switch to activate it.
2006-08-29 22:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by lowrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK dude, first of all, get your idle down to 500-600 RPM, put a Rubber York Connector between your crank and output shaft to cushion the shifts
2006-08-29 22:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mai N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry... but you are an idiot.
2006-08-29 22:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by jeeps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋