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My truck is idling so low when I back out of the driveway it almost stalls.



How do I adjust the idle on a 12valve. If someone can walk me through it let me know.



Thanks DD
 
Great reference in Joe's post above. I disagree with the instructions that the dashboard tachometer isn't accurate enough. Do not attempt to make this adjustment with the engine running.



Half the battle is finding the adjusting bolt at the back of the engine. Use a flashlight to help you locate it.



I used a 10 mm. box wrench for the locknut and was able to turn the bolt by hand after loosening the nut. The way I got the box wrench to fit onto the locknut was by holding it so the offset was the "wrong" way for the nut. I'm sure you can get an appropriate tool to work.



As you can tell from studying the mechanism, higher idle is set by turning the bolt out (counterclockwise) from the mount. If your truck is idling really low, I'd start with a full turn and adjust from there.



I braced a small block of wood into my throttle linkage up by the fuel pump while I adjusted the idle. It beats fighting the spring pressure. I've found that it's best to make the entire adjustment, remove all the tools and start the engine to check, rather than try to check idle speed before you tighten the locknut. Inevitably, the bolt will turn a little while you are tightening the locknut, so plan accordingly.



It's not hard, just a nuisance.



Loren
 
I found myself on an extended camping trip when my idle slipped. the wrench you need is a stubby 10mm. Since I didn't have one with me, I cut one of my low-quality 10mm wrenches in half w/ a hack saw. it was perfect to bump up the idle and I now keep that in my truck tool box. I made the adjustment with the engine running but use earmuffs and watch where you put your hands. The tach on the engine and just listening for the idle will get you real close to where it needs to be.....



Dave
 
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