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Six Pack Fast Idle Setting

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I have a '70 Plymouth with the 440/6.

The fast idle is about 2200-2300 RPM and that's too fast. How do I slow the fast idle speed? The manual says to bend the tang on the center carburetor choke. In which direction do I bend it and how do I bend it?

Also, what can be done to get the car to come down off fast idle more quickly?
 
The tang has a slot in it for a screw driver blade. Insert tool and twist away from the cam to lower speed. Make sure carb adjustments are correct and remember factory settings are middle of the road-they have to cover all sections of our climate so adjust to your needs.
Mike
 
MoparHonda said:
..........Also, what can be done to get the car to come down off fast idle more quickly?
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Maybe you can adjust the loading a bit. Mark where you start...........
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Thank you, Mike 493 and Dave, I'll adjust that tang as you describe and take a look at the loading.

Heat crossover is open and working.

Sadly, the heat riser in the passenger side manifold is missing. I've not been able to find one at a reasonable price.
 
Take some tension off the choke coil is the only option then.
 
Mike 493, l looked at the tang, looks like I would stick a screwdriver in and then rotate it in a counter clockwise direction to move the tang away from the cam?

I suppose the amount of rotation/distance is a matter of trial and error?
 
493 Mike said:
The tang has a slot in it for a screw driver blade. Insert tool and twist away from the cam to lower speed. Make sure carb adjustments are correct and remember factory settings are middle of the road-they have to cover all sections of our climate so adjust to your needs.
Mike
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have a pic of the tang? i have too low idle lol
 
wantonebad70 said:
have a pic of the tang? i have too low idle lol
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The "tang" is the part of the fast idle assembly that contacts the plastic, stepped cam that sets the cold idle speed. It is rectangular with a slot punched in it. Twist it clockwise or counter clockwise to vary the cold engine speed.
Mike
 
wantonebad70 said:
have a pic of the tang? i have too low idle lol
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MoparHonda said:
I have a '70 Plymouth with the 440/6.

The fast idle is about 2200-2300 RPM and that's too fast. How do I slow the fast idle speed? The manual says to bend the tang on the center carburetor choke. In which direction do I bend it and how do I bend it?



Also, what can be done to get the car to come down off fast idle more quickly?
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I think if you check mended If you check the specifications,I think 2200 is recomit
MoparHonda said:
I have a '70 Plymouth with the 440/6.

The fast idle is about 2200-2300 RPM and that's too fast. How do I slow the fast idle speed? The manual says to bend the tang on the center carburetor choke. In which direction do I bend it and how do I bend it?

Also, what can be done to get the car to come down off fast idle more quickly?
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If you check I think you will find 2200 is the recommended factory cold fast idle speed " if " everything else is adjusted properly and work as it should.
 
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