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Old May 21, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Hello, I am having an issue with low idle. It starts fine, and sits at a higher idle for a few seconds but then kicks down to really low idle, almost making it stall and sometimes it does stall. Of course its fine, if I keep giving it gas.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 03:06 AM
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Try doing a minimum idle adjustment:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570563689-post1.html
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Originally Posted by Cliff Harris
Try doing a minimum idle adjustment:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570563689-post1.html
Seems easy enough, but I Have said that before... I will see what I can do.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Cliff Harris
Try doing a minimum idle adjustment:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570563689-post1.html
cliff...this thread says nothing regarding disconnecting the dist wire also, as some threads do.....seems like that would make a huge difference when trying to set the idle....I've done it many times using the thread you've posted...with correct results....Paul..
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I'd check the fuel pressure at the rail....might not be getting the right mixture..paul
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