Well, we've spent the weekend together in the garage and I've learned quite a bit about my newest love/annoyance. The problem with the idling is that the car is running rich, at least I'm pretty sure that's why. I'm getting some darker smoke coming out of the pipe at idle and acceleration, and my plugs had some serious carbon fouling.
I've deduced that my jets are probably getting stuck open due to debris, making my mixture too rich. Although I have not yet taken the carb apart, it makes sense, as I've noticed quite a bit of junk in the bottom of my fuel sediment bowl off of my pump. I tried to adjust my fuel mixture on the carb (Zenith 361V), but to no avail. Next week I'll reseal my gas tank, replace my fuel lines, clean my jets, and brush off the new plugs I just put in, and go from there.
If anyone has any other "Rover Specific" explanation for this problem, that I may not have thought of, please do let me know. This is my first car that I've ever done much wrenching on myself. With my Discovery, I have only done things like oil, changing brake pads and rotors, and taking a door panel off.
I also have taken the roof rack off, and would like to give it away to anyone who could use it. It's kind of rusty, but looks as if it can be cleaned up. The owner would probably want to replace all of the nuts and bolts, because the current ones are mismatched and in rough shape. If you know of anyone around the Augusta area that would like to pick it up for free, send 'em my way.
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