Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

low idle speed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:09 PM
  #1  
bear1956's Avatar
bear1956
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: northern minnesota
Talking low idle speed

I just picked up a 1990 f150 4x4 with 89,500 miles on it it starts good and runs really good but idles slow maybe 100 rpm slow, it has efi at ac. Also the guy I got from had a remote starter put in at a Ziebart dealer. any suggestions ?
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 06:28 PM
  #2  
Popa Tim's Avatar
Popa Tim
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,781
Likes: 1
From: Central NY
I would start with checking the baseline timing and rpm. A Haynes or Chiltons manual would be a good book to get if you don't have one already.
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 06:46 PM
  #3  
bear1956's Avatar
bear1956
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: northern minnesota
thanks also this truck hasnt been used much in the last 6 months im going to drive it for a while, i put some injector cleaner in the tank and see if it helps,yes i have a manual. ty
 
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 06:49 PM
  #4  
bear1956's Avatar
bear1956
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: northern minnesota
also is there a way to adjust the throttle cable ?
 
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:14 PM
  #5  
darren_5.8efi's Avatar
darren_5.8efi
New User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
i have a 89 5.8 and it idles really low and it will stall but my time is out but i have know idea what it should be set at does any one know and can u expalin how to get it to idle higher thanks darren
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cweb
Bronco II
7
May 10, 2012 06:14 AM
rbulla
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
5
Jan 30, 2005 07:44 PM
visegrip
Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System
3
Nov 13, 2002 07:41 PM
bluesoftail
Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System
3
Aug 27, 2002 10:24 AM
w4imm
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jun 10, 2001 03:17 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:06 AM.