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05-12-2006, 12:50 PM

wh18skal

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idle problems

how would i adjust the idle on a 1988 mustang 5.0, b/c i did head gaskets and now it idle's between 1500 and 2000 rpm's. Thxs

05-12-2006, 01:57 PM

ckyguy68

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RE: idle problems

idle shouldnt have gone up that much..... but there is a throttle stop screw on the TB on the bottom side where the air comes in.

05-12-2006, 02:42 PM

mcfomco

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RE: idle problems

I would considering checking for vacume leaks before went adjusting the idle. If air is sneaking in somewhere on a speed density car will cause the idle to be high.

05-12-2006, 03:06 PM

turt

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RE: idle problems

check for vacuum leaks by spraying brake clean at suspected leak areas(all around motor). If idle drops suddenly, its leaking

05-12-2006, 07:02 PM

wh18skal

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RE: idle problems

yea i think it is a vaccum leak but i cant tell where its coming from and the weather is ****ty so i cant do anything about it for a couple of days, but thxs for the tips ill keep them in mind!