One Step Forward, One Step Back
Sometimes, in fixing a problem, you make it worse.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, the idler screw kept working itself from where I set it (about 900 RPM) to nearly wide open at 2,800 RPM. That’s not good on the motor, not to mention my nerves. I’d take her out for a short while and she’d find herself idling too fast.
After consulting with “experts”, I decided to put a dab of Loctite on the threads. In their expert opinions, “That oughta hold it”. I got back from NAPA with the product in hand. I popped up the hood/bonnet and fired up the engine. With screwdriver in hand, I gave a light turn to the idler screw and…
IT POPPED OFF!!!
The head of the idler screw separated itself from the rest of the screw. There were curse words to follow. Then, I shut the hood, shut off the engine, and considered for the 40th time why I have a Little British Car. Then, I watched some pretty good playoff football games.