Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Idle Adjustment Screw

[EBottema]

I went over to Dodgeram.org and found the idle adjustment instructions. My dad's auto when put into drive after starting it idles at about 400 with A/C on... Wayyy too low. anyways, i cannot find the idle screw on the pump. Can someone describe where it is hiding.



Erik

 

[Missouri Mule]

The low idle screw is on the rear/side near bottom of injector pump. You have to stand on the wheel and look down.

 

[Signal73]

move the throttle cable manually on the front of the pump. reach in twards the back and feel for when it moves with you other hand. you will be able to feel the idle screw it comes to rest against. Its a 10mm double nut deal.

 

[TEasley]

Eric: Signal 73 described the location very well. I had to do the adjustment last week. From feeling around to locate the idle stop bolt, I was dreading the job. Reach in (with the engine off) and loosen the locknut (10mm box end) then push the throttle linkage forward with your left hand and turn the bolt head like you are loosening it. Try a quarter turn, then start the engine and see where idle speed is. If you get it about 900 rpm in park with A/C off, lock it down, set the parking brake, start the engine again, put it in drive and turn on the A/C and it should be very close to 750 rpm. By the set and try, set and try method, it's very easy and the engine stays cool.



No sweat, Tom

 

[Joe G.]

I adjust mine with the engine running after I loosen the lock nut. Make sure the wheels are blocked and the parking brake is on. Only takes a minute.