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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:28 PM
    How do I adjust the idle on my 1997 Ford F250 Heavy duty 5.8 liter pickup truck
    My truck, a 1997 Ford F250 Heavy duty truck; 5.8 liter-engine (gas), has been idling high and I need to ask "How do I adjust the idle?"
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    Jun 11, 2010, 08:04 PM

    See if this works:

    On the throttle cable, loosen the outside nut until the desired rpm is reached; then, tighten the inside locknut against the throttle bracket. Adjust idle, when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
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