txdodge97

I put the washers in last night and my truck idels at 500 rpm what can i do to fix that? The throttle was sticking and would sit a 2000 till i turned it off and restarted it.

Txwelder

When I did my GSK I had to readjust the locknuts because they were too loose. The truck wouldnt even start at first but I eventualy got it right. Either that or turn up your idle. I didnt have to do that nor have I ever so I cant help with that portion, but you can search it.

mortis_9812v

Mine did the excact same thing your did tx, I havent had time to fix it becuae I lost third gear that same day and have been working on rebuilding my tranny now. If you find anything out on how to fix this problem please let me know.

Txwelder

Well, like I said, the springs were too loose in the pump so I had to tighten them a little at a time until I got the truck to idle properly. It was time consuming but I got it right and it runs great. You dont need to drive the truck to set the springs, it should idle at about 700-750 in park with the AC on if I remember correctly.

ccmckee

Actually it should idle at 750 or so in gear with the a/c on, generally ends up around 900-1000 in park.

12valve

looser springs--> low idle

tighter springs --> high idle...

hey but its easier to higher the idle screw!!!!

how far does the engine pull now (rpm)

Racer9

Heres how to adjust the idle; http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adj...d_Gen-Idle.htm

txdodge97

i had it pulling at about 3200 and when i was in fifth i was somewhere in there to and doing about 100 then looked over and my egt gauge was just about pegged

Rhino

Using the idle screw to adjust the idle for a misadjusted governor is not always the best thing to do.

Txwelder

I agree, I would just try to get the GSK correct before adjusting the idle.

~Angry Tractor~

Springs are too tight. I did the same thing. Backed em off to .040" if I rememeber right. Some one should know for sure what to set them at.

Txwelder

I think the setting is different once you change the springs. I used precise calibrated measuring tools and set my 3k springs back exactly as my stock springs came out and it would not start. The stock setting may be a good place to start, but I had to tighten mine down past that point to get it right.