'71 XKE S2 Idle?

[tbob (bob trimpe)]

I just solved a similar problem, might be yours, too.

Look at the later postings in this thread:

Throttle bypass valve

is it possible to eliminated the throttle bypass valve on the Stromberg 175 CD2 . My 1969 has a runaway idle that’s hard to tame. The carbs have been cleaned and overhauled but idle problem came back.

Its easy to try it and see if it works. If not, just put it back.