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Setting Idol control

Old Aug 6, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: lho 3.1 v6
Transmission: 700 r4
Axle/Gears: open 3.23
Setting Idol control

I have a 1991 3.1 firebird can someone please explain how to set the idol control becuase it idols a 500 and i just got a new throttle sensor and throttle position sensor in it something like that and i just need to know how to set the idol control.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
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You mean you want it to idle higher? Adjust the screw on the throttle body. It'll hold the throttle open just a tad higher till you get the rpm you want.
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