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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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flathead idle speed

I have a 239 flathead and was wondering what the proper RPM idle speed is?
 
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475 rpm

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm
 
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Thank-you for the link-very useful info there

I replaced my old distributer cap -the inner bushing where the rotor fits was burnt out. What a difference it made when I fired up the truck. the engine runs much smoother now


I may be able to slow the idle from 625 to 475

that should improve mileage a little
 
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