Sputtering After Cutoff....DRIVING ME NUTS!!!

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When I turn off my engine, my motor sputters a few times, then cuts off. I recently installed a tachometer and realized that it only occurs when the motor is idling about 1100 rpms. I dont know what to do to stop it. I even replaced the carb, and it still did it. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!?!? It is a huge annoyance.
 
it sounds like it's dieseling
it's happened to me when the carb is too rich, and/or the timing is off (i think it happens when it's retarded too much... although i can't remember)

if you've played with the carb then it's time to adjust the timing
 
if its idling at 1100, maybe the choke is sticky....thus the rich condition...

might be time for a rebuild
 
the carb is brand new, thats why i cant understand why it is still doing it. I will check the timing though. Thanks.
 
other things to check for
1) vaccuum leak
2) a bad carb rebuild....its not like it doesnt happen...often
 
Your timing is to advanced. Back it off a couple of degrees. Also slow your idle speed down to under a 1000 rpm in neutral.
 
Check your spark plugs for fuel deposits too. Some times the deposits retain enough heat to cause that.
 
Given your high idle setting, the most likely cause is the throttle plates are openned too far on the idle speed adjustment. Dieseling usually is a combination of the throttle plates not being closed sufficiently, and high cylinder temps, hot spots in the cylinder or spark plugs that are retaining too much heat. The high heat could be due to carbon buildup, vacuum leaks or lean mixtures and insufficient cooling. But often, if your vac advance is not operating correctly, the temptation is to raise the idle speed by screwing in the throttle plate idle stop which smooths out the idle. Retarded timing at idle will cause higher cylinder head temps. When the ignition is shut off, the plates are open enough allowing air to carry more fuel into the engine, where it is spontaneously igniting due to the high cylinder temps. Check to make sure the timing at idle is correct, and that the vacuum advance cannister is working properly.

Try adjusting timing and & idle speed. These two things will lower temps, lower the engine rpm's by closing the throttle plates more.
Doug
 
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