Where should idle be set?
10-05-2005, 11:22 PM
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Where should idle be set?
How do you know when the idle is set correctly? I am adjusting the idle screw on my carb., but I am not sure how fast/slow I should set the idle. Any recommendations?
I appreciate any help.
I appreciate any help.
10-05-2005, 11:43 PM
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RE: Where should idle be set?
Go to sears/autopartsstore and get a dwell/tachometer. You hook it right up to ground and the positive post on the coil. It should be around 750-900. 800rpm is a good number.
10-06-2005, 12:55 AM
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RE: Where should idle be set?
I just tune mine by ear. I keep turning it down till the engine starts to throb, then turn the car off and make sure it starts again. But I also have a bigger cam, so that effects it a little.
10-06-2005, 01:04 AM
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RE: Where should idle be set?
Also, set it with the car in neutral and parking brake on (or with someones foot on the brake if it makes you feel better). Putting it in park raises the idle, so it will be artificially high, but when you put it into gear the idle can drop as much as 300rpm.
10-06-2005, 01:17 AM
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RE: Where should idle be set?
ORIGINAL: nualln
Also, set it with the car in neutral and parking brake on (or with someones foot on the brake if it makes you feel better). Putting it in park raises the idle, so it will be artificially high, but when you put it into gear the idle can drop as much as 300rpm.
Also, set it with the car in neutral and parking brake on (or with someones foot on the brake if it makes you feel better). Putting it in park raises the idle, so it will be artificially high, but when you put it into gear the idle can drop as much as 300rpm.
