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Adjusting Idle

  • Thread starter Thread starter JJHstang
  • Start date Start date Nov 22, 2020
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First off I don’t have timing light or gauges.

351 Windsor engine in 71 Mach 1.
My Summit Racing 4 bbl carb 3 years old. Had a mechanic install and ran good.
When started idle would be fast but as it warmed up I could press the gas pedal and idle would reduce.
Now when I start it the idle isn’t as fast but after driving when I go to park it the idle seems to fast. I push the gas pedal but the idle won’t slow down.
How can I adjust the idle speed as without timing light and rpm gauges? I don’t have a tach in the car either.
 
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