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Mar 26, 2003 | 04:29 PM

Captain_Kaboom

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From: Woodstock GA

Fast idle question

When I warm her up in the morning, she idles pretty fast, maybe about 1500-1600 rpms. Is this bad? As soon as I touch the gas, it drops down to normal.

Mar 26, 2003 | 04:34 PM

mvftw

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Re: Fast idle question (Captain_Kaboom)

That's perfect! Check your emissions sticker for your high idle setting. Mine is 1600.

Mar 26, 2003 | 04:34 PM

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Re: Fast idle question (Captain_Kaboom)

It's supposed to idle fast. I you have a q-jet, the fast idle adjuster is on the passenger side, down low on the carb. Personally, I don't thing you're in too bad of shape. :cheers:

Mar 26, 2003 | 04:39 PM

mvftw

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Re: Fast idle question (Avette4me)

Mine is weird. The fast idle is at 1000, but after about 1-2 mins it goes to 1600...what adjustment would that be, the step on the rod?

Mar 26, 2003 | 04:40 PM

Captain_Kaboom

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Re: Fast idle question (Avette4me)

Sweet! Thanks for the confirmation!

Mar 26, 2003 | 05:24 PM

Jvette73

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Re: Fast idle question (Captain_Kaboom)

Definatly..its doing exactly what it should. Dont mess with it.
:cheers:

Mar 26, 2003 | 05:27 PM

77Dream

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Re: Fast idle question (mvftw)

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That's perfect! Check your emissions sticker for your high idle setting. Mine is 1600.

:withstupid: Its supposed to help get the car warmed up faster in the morning.

Mar 26, 2003 | 05:55 PM

Avette4me

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Re: Fast idle question (Avette4me)

Quote:

It's supposed to idle fast. I you have a q-jet, the fast idle adjuster is on the passenger side, down low on the carb. Personally, I don't thing you're in too bad of shape. :cheers:

I was lookin' to see what everyone else thought and re-read my post. Dayuum, looks like it was written by wee tod ed. :D