How fast should a 235 cui engine idle?

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  1. wokri

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    Hello,
    how much Rpm should the engine idle run?
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  3. wokri

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    Hello Bill,
    which side in the manual?
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    In general, as long as there's oil weeping from the holes in the rockers you have sufficient idle speed .

    Slow idle uses far less ful and gives far better engine braking if you're actually driving your old truck .

    If not, up to 1,000 RPM's but I prefer 450~500 RPM unless the engine is worn out enough to foul the spark plugs ~ then you have to tune it more sharply and will be wanting at least 700RPM....
     
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