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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Hey guys well when I start up my truck it revs all the way up to like 2000 rpm and then goes down to the normal. Is this a problem or is it ok.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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well could we get some info on the truck, year model engine and such
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Sorry, It is a 1991 f 150 lariat, 5 speed, with a straight six in it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Well,it's normal for my 95 5.0,not sure if the earlier years had a high idle at start up or not.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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yeah thats normal and if its cold it should high idle for a minute or two, i think the number is actually 1500 rpm
 
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ok well thanks. It is cold so that might be it.
 
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