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From: Angleton Tx.
New Thread (setting the idle)
Ok I found one problem with my truck and have it fixed, I think. What I need to know is, is there a correct way to set the idle on this truck ( 97 F250 5.8 / auto)
I was noticing the idle was to high and was told I could have a vacuum leak somewhere causing this and the other problems with my truck (spark knock) I have been all over this truck and cannot find a vacuum leak, timing has been checked etc... well I figured I could not make it worse and figured someone may have messed with the mechanical idle screw ( throttle lock screw, whatever its called) anyway, I turned it down to what sounded right and the truck runs ALOT better, It dont feel like something is holding it back.
Is there a correct way to set the idle screw to where it is suppose to be exactly. I figure if I got close and it made that much of a difference, then if I get it exact, it will be that much better. I appreciate any help or insight yall can give.
I was noticing the idle was to high and was told I could have a vacuum leak somewhere causing this and the other problems with my truck (spark knock) I have been all over this truck and cannot find a vacuum leak, timing has been checked etc... well I figured I could not make it worse and figured someone may have messed with the mechanical idle screw ( throttle lock screw, whatever its called) anyway, I turned it down to what sounded right and the truck runs ALOT better, It dont feel like something is holding it back.
Is there a correct way to set the idle screw to where it is suppose to be exactly. I figure if I got close and it made that much of a difference, then if I get it exact, it will be that much better. I appreciate any help or insight yall can give.
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From: Easton,Ks
You did not say what kind of a truck you have so I am going to guess that it is a 49 state and over 8500 GVW.
Sounds like procedure A.
This is very long procedure so email me and I will send it to you.
Sounds like procedure A.
This is very long procedure so email me and I will send it to you.
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From: Easton,Ks
i have a CA truck email me too?? Halflifekindofguy@Yahoo.com
im guessing its procedure
im guessing its procedure
Right?
If not you are going to send him procedure B for a 97 truck.
Right?
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From: Mathews Virginia
Jeff nice looking truck I have the same wheelbase same features except mine is dark green do you have the stainless trim at the bottom I was wondering what it would look like on my truck do you have ant good side pics showing it?
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