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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Idle issue. Help

89 f250 with a 351w, I changed upper intake gaskets and valve cover gaskets. Removed all smog stuff, now truck runs great just take forever to idle down.

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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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Is the condition the same when it's either cold or hot?

Your FAST idle, will stay till the truck is around 175*F, when started cold. The initial HIGH idle our trucks have, is usually for 5~10 sec.

May need to be more specific as when it occurs.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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It happens hot or cold. When shifting between gears it revs up a little then takes 5 seconds before it idles down. 5 speed trans btw. Anytime u push in on clutch like slowing down, it revs small amount then after 5 seconds it idles down
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Sounds like a vacuum leak. Any original "brittle" nylon lines still attached in the engine bay?

When you say removed smog stuff, did you remember to cap/plug off vacuum lines needed for the TAD/TAB solenoids and EGR valve?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by timbersteel
Sounds like a vacuum leak. Any original "brittle" nylon lines still attached in the engine bay?

When you say removed smog stuff, did you remember to cap/plug off vacuum lines needed for the TAD/TAB solenoids and EGR valve?
What solenoids are u talking about?

I believe I plugged all the old lines. I will check again in morning
 
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Checked lines. Nothing stands out. Any more ideas?
 
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