how do i adjust idle without affecting curb idle
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how do i adjust idle without affecting curb idle
1980 f150 l6 2wd carter 1barrel carb. The idle on my truck is great when its in gear, but when I shift to neutral it idles to high. What do I do to fix this without affecting the curb idle?
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Is the distributor vacuum in the wrong location? If you want to see if this is the problem, take the dist line off and plug it, and then set the idle, and then with it still plugged, put it in and out of gear.
The overall tune and condition of the engine will also cause your problem.
The overall tune and condition of the engine will also cause your problem.
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Originally Posted by fepowerguy8
If you have a tach I usually set the idle to 400-500rpms in park and running.
Originally Posted by Franklin2
Is the distributor vacuum in the wrong location? If you want to see if this is the problem, take the dist line off and plug it, and then set the idle, and then with it still plugged, put it in and out of gear.
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