If I have to idle eng for a long time (for an inverter),should I set the idle up to 1000 or is it to high? Don't want to get a build up in the eng.

 

You will get carbon build up if you don't set a high idle. You need a high idle cable or some way of keeping it up.

 

I put a hand cable on thet i set for 1000 befor i turn it off,this way my remote start will work. Just don't know if 1000 is to high,or to low.

 

My understanding is that 1200 rpm is the minimum for extended idling.
My high idler is nothing more than a long handled ice scraper wedged in-between the seat and pedal, power seat makes it infinitely adjustable.

 

1000 to 1200 is a good general rule for extended idle time. It is more for getting oil splash under the pistons and keeping oil flowing, and keeping the coolant up to temp. The carbon issue generally isn't a problem unless you have a worn out eng. that uses oil. The first time you put the eng under full load and run the rpm's out, the carbon usually blows out the tail pipe sometimes that is spectacular

 

And to think, some of these guys will spend a kings ransom just to MAKE their truck blow black smoke!!!..



What size inverter are you running? Just curious...

Keith

 

1000watt-1400 surge I used it in my big rig for tv,coffie pot,computer,directv,microwave and refrigerator. can't drive rig no more bad back so i'll use it in my truck for saws,drills,etc.