Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

"HIGH" idle mod?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 07:52 PM
  #1  
josh04hdf250's Avatar
josh04hdf250
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: Harrison, AR
"HIGH" idle mod?

Can anyone tell me the point of doing the high idle mod?
 
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:03 PM
  #2  
04Xcursion's Avatar
04Xcursion
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 365
Likes: 0
From: Alberta, Canada
In colder climates it prevents "wet stacking" or "slobber" due to cold engine/in-cylinder temperatures. It also decreases your engine warm up time.

Also if you have engine driven accessories such as a PTO or compressor the higher idle speed allows you to operate those components at the proper speed, although most folks prefer an AIC unit for that.
 
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:55 AM
  #3  
msgtg's Avatar
msgtg
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,078
Likes: 0
From: Rural WV
Good answer. My high idle only operates in really cold weather so it's pretty nice.
 
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:34 PM
  #4  
WishIhada7.3's Avatar
WishIhada7.3
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 909
Likes: 0
also prevents carbon build up due to long idle times...
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:34 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE