Track goes by itself?

elachevr · Post by **elachevr** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:01 pm

Hi,
I'm looking for ideas to prevent my 80 spitfire from taking off down the field by itself. It idles well when I first start it but after going for a ride, the track turns by itself. I need to hold the brake down so it won't go anywhere. The idling screw isn't pushing down the throttle. I've played with the needles for days without any success.

Your help would be appreciated.
Eric

Danzig · Post by **Danzig** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:03 pm

Sounds like an air leak which is causing the high idle.

harleysportster · Post by **harleysportster** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:16 pm

Are you sure the primary clutch is releasing during idle.

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:30 pm

Sure you have the correct belt on it?

427cobra · Post by **427cobra** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:17 pm

I would check to make sure the correct belt is being used and the clutches are adjusted correctly.

That Girl Racing · Post by **That Girl Racing** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:21 pm

demonic possession?

elachevr · Post by **elachevr** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:00 pm

Thank for all the suggestions. I do believe it's possessed. That or it wants to run away because I won't keep it in the garage at night.

JD600 · Post by **JD600** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:19 pm

My 600 did the same thing. Turns out, the old man is losin a little bit in his old age and ordered too short of a drive belt. Pretty simple fix. If it wants to run away to a new owner, i have a place for it in the shed

mikehjd · Post by **mikehjd** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:04 am

My 79 spitfire does the same thing. When you start it its good but after you ride it a bit it wants to creep. I hold the brake for a few seconds and let it sit and its fine, I'm thinking the clutch is a bit sticky.

JDFanPa · Post by **JDFanPa** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:05 am

lube the primary even if its just spraying some rust penatrant in on the weights etc I have a sled that I have to do this to every year