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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Idle speed problem

I have an 85 Ranger, V6 carburetted with a 5 speed. it takes 4-6 seconds for idle speed to return to normal after revving it up or accelerating and letting off the gas.

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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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any work done on the carb lately?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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Problems with the centrifugal or vac advance in the distributor is a maybe.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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Is there some type of decel solenoid on the carb, thats what came to my mind first.
 
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