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Does my idle really need adjusted or can I tighten the throttle linkage?

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Old 08-02-2006, 08:17 PM
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Does my idle really need adjusted or can I tighten the throttle linkage?

I tried starting my truck the past few days with a little pedal pressure and I have it to the point where my foot is I mean --- BARELY touching the pedal and it fires right up... I really mean there is virtually NO pressure on the pedal...

So is it my idle?

Throttle linkage?
Old 08-02-2006, 10:12 PM
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Raise the idle speed just a bit. 750rpm in gear w/ac on for an automatic. its really easy to do, 10mm wrench for the lock nut and the idle stop screw.
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It's important that the throttle linkage remains at a certain length or your engine won't have the full range of rpms.
Follow the instructions here http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjustm...d_Gen-Idle.htm
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