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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 04:25 AM
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Hi Guys,
I have 1978 F100 V8.
When I come to a stop after driving the idle is real fast.
When I blip (quick pedal push down and release) on the throttle the idle comes right back down.


Is it a sticking throttle cable or broke spring?
Everything looks ok with the carburettor?


Thanks,
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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Sounds choke related
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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Sounds like the high idle cam is sticking
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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+1 Check that your choke and high idle cam are working properly.
 
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