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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Why does the choke on my 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit stick?
Carburetted V8 engines in Rolls Royces of this era use a fairly simple choke system, based on a bi-metallic strip. When this strip is cold, it rotates the choke to the on position, thereby giving the engine a richer mixture (more fuel, less air). As the engine warms up, hot air plumbed from the exhaust system heats the bi-metallic strip, causing the choke flaps to revolve into their off position. There’s also a mechanical cam system operated via a linkage from the throttle pedal that sets the chokes on the first start-up and then maintains a fast idle once the chokes have begun to wind back into their off position.
The pipes that carry the hot air to the bi-metallic strip can crack or fracture over time (and heat cycles) and this can mean the strip won’t get hot enough to turn the chokes off. Sometimes the mechanical cam system can become sticky, causing the fast-idle condition to persist. Next time you notice the engine fast idling, try giving the throttle pedal a short, sharp stab to see if that brings the idle back to normal. If not, you may have to replace the hot-air pipes. Removing the choke flaps from the rest of the carburettor will also take the choke out of the equation, but you might find the car is difficult to start and won’t run smoothly in winter.
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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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Spirit | Sedan | 6.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | $27,940 | $33,660 |
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1887mm x 1485mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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Spirit | Sedan | 1485x1887x5268 mm | 165 mm |
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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Spirit | Sedan | 6.8L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | — |
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1985 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit spans from 15x6 inches.
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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Spirit | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches |