1989 Dodge Ram Fast Idle Adjustment Screw

WABBIT2004

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1989 DODGE RAM
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72,000 MILES

I am having problems with the High Idle on my 89 Dodge Ram 50 2.0 I replaced the carburator which was bad. Now everytime I start the car up the Fast Idle kicks up awful high for about 3 mins. But if I start the truck without touching the gas it will do just fine but have to wait about 4 mins before I can start driving. Was wondering where the screw is located. I can't seem to find it using the Haynes Repair Manual

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RASMATAZ

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Put the fast idle cam on the 2nd notch and adjust it to 1200rpm when the choke plate fully opens up it will drop to the curb idle speed make sure this speed is correct too.

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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 6:14 PM

WABBIT2004

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Where is the Idle Adjustment screw located on the 89 Ram 50.

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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 9:49 PM

RASMATAZ

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Should be right beside the carb and its interconnect with the choke linkage-you need a repair manual to adjust it corrrectly.

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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 12:19 AM

WABBIT2004

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That would be the fast Idle adjuster? Well will give it another shot. I do have a manual. But I was only here asking because in the manual it says it is on the top of the carb thats why I was asking. Could not find it there

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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 9:26 AM