BLACKHAWK145412 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Every time it rains, the idle speed of my Escort drops really low to around 300-400 rpm until it is nearly cutting out. Usually it idles fine but whenever it starts to rain it seems to do this. Anyone know what could be causing this or how it can be rectified? It has the 1.3 HCS/Kent engine (with carburettor) if that is any help. Thanks, Alastair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 bit of an odd one are you sure engine isnt developing a misfire in the wet? any recent service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I was thinking moisture getting in the carb, how is the air filter? Sent from my HUAWEI Ascend P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKHAWK145412 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 bit of an odd one are you sure engine isnt developing a misfire in the wet? any recent service? It hasn't been serviced since I bought it, although it was MOT'd. The previous owner had a re-conditioned engine in not long ago I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKHAWK145412 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I was thinking moisture getting in the carb, how is the air filter? Sent from my HUAWEI Ascend P2 using Ford OC mobile app That does sound plausible, as I don't think the air filter has been changed in a while. I haven't had a chance to look today but I'll definitely check tomorrow when it's light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 place to start really, is giving it an engine service..plugs, oil/filter, check the air filter, but you also mentioned recent recon engine, in which case highly recommend getting the valve clearances adjusted too. dont think rainwater could possibly enter air filter assy, but check it anyway is the idling the only issue, or is there other symptoms, such as flat spots, loss in power. at the moment, more inclined to believe the rain is a bit of a red herring, but cant dismiss it, which is why im asking if you get any other symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKHAWK145412 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 The car seems to drive normally, there isn't any noticeable loss of power. It has only happened twice, both times during rain, although it could be a coincidence like you said. I will service it as soon as possible anyway and get the clearances checked and adjusted. Thanks for the replies :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saty_mk4_escort Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Hi try adjusting the idle screw a little on the carburettor once the engine is warm up and is on then adjust it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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