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Posted on Nov 04, 2008

Very high idling

Vehicle has a mind of its own. It idles sometimes 4000 rpms, then drops. At times it seems like i have cruise control on while driving. Have lubricated all of the linkage that i can find. Not sure on what to check. Could it be the TPS or Idle ControlValve. Please help.

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Hi, try disconnecting the linkage from the butterfly shaft on the carb. You should be able to turn this shaft thru a quarter turn by hand, and self return by means of the spring. If this is not free it may well be your problem. Is it a twin throat carb? then check that the secondary butterfly is closing fully in the throttle "off" position.

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