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it stops you from getting to many r.p.ms turning your engine and over heating it.
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When my car start the engine start to race and it wont stop any help?
Could be that the throttle plate (in throttle body) is stuck open. Try to "free up" by sticking a screw driver into throttle body
How do you adjust the idle speed on a 1981 Chevy pickup with a 305 V8 and 4 bbl carb?
Adjust the throttle stop screw located on the side of the carb that has your throttle linkage connected to it.
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I don't know because I'm the one who posted the question but at least now people will see it. =)
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Where is the idle adjustment on a 1984 ford ranger?
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