engine idle
May 19, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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engine idle
i have a 66 mustang with a 289 2 barrel-what is the correct idle for the carb to be set at since i had it rebuilt-thanks-tom
May 19, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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From: Cork, Ireland
if all is stock then 850-ish in park and 700-ish in gear would be 'normal'
May 19, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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From: INDY
wow. I have a normal 4 bbl. And I am around 550, and then in drive I am around 450ish... but it sounds good
May 20, 2009 | 04:38 AM
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From: Cork, Ireland
you can always go lower if the engine takes it, but stay away from rattling. just killing engine mounts etc
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