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Old 09-02-2006, 02:54 PM   #1
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Hey all.
I just got myself a 94' ED Falcon and it seems to be idling rather low.
Its in the 100-200rpm range, but it idles smoothly and runs smoothly. Maybe my tacho is out? What do you guys think?
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Old 09-02-2006, 03:08 PM   #2
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i'd say definately tacho.......

I dont see how the hell a car can idle smoothly at 100-200rpm
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Old 09-02-2006, 03:10 PM   #3
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The first line on the tacho is 500rpm.. and goes up from there..
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Old 09-02-2006, 03:45 PM   #4
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The first line on the tacho is 500rpm.. and goes up from there..
thats what i was going to say, it will therefore be idling around 600-700rpm which is correct.
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Old 09-02-2006, 05:12 PM   #5
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haha, doesnt the starter motor turn it at 100rpm??? hahaha
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Old 09-02-2006, 05:19 PM   #6
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lol, starter-motor power!
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Old 09-02-2006, 06:19 PM   #7
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The eec turns the fuel pump off below 300rpm
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