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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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6.8L High Idle Control/Idle up

Hi guys-

I have a 1999 Ford F550 with a 6.8L V10 and a 4R100 Auto.

I want to run an underhood hydraulic pump, like what a wrecker uses only I want to use it to run a generator under the truck.

How can I get a 6.8 to idle up to 1200 or so? I searched the Body builders guide and it looks as if the idle up is for the 7.3 only.

My truck also is not a 2005 and up like the other posters, who can take advantage of a drive by wire.

Also I doubt my transmission has a PTO cover so I think a generator option using that route is a dead end.

What are my options to idle the truck up to 1200? Has anyone seen anyone else do this?


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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 09:21 PM
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Of you have a throttle cable instead of drive by wire you can use an old school manual choke cable. Pull it out to the desired rpm. Once you know where you want it you can put a stop on it so you just pull it out to the stop and not think about it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 05F250DSL
Of you have a throttle cable instead of drive by wire you can use an old school manual choke cable. Pull it out to the desired rpm. Once you know where you want it you can put a stop on it so you just pull it out to the stop and not think about it.
I found a few of those on Tow Truck supply website. I may just order one and be done with it.

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