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Old May 28, 2020 | 09:59 PM
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What’s the regular idle rpm on a 87 FC?

Slightly above the 1,000 rpm or lower?
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Old May 28, 2020 | 11:02 PM
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sticker under the hood will have that information. has the timing listed also.
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Old May 28, 2020 | 11:13 PM
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Okay it says 750rpm but what if the idle is steady on 1,100rpm is that good or bad?
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Old May 28, 2020 | 11:21 PM
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well, i have mine idling between 1000 and 1200. i'm sure it'll be fine but if u want to get it lower, adjustment should be found in the FSM.

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Old May 28, 2020 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TheFCNewbie
Okay it says 750rpm but what if the idle is steady on 1,100rpm is that good or bad?
That's not normal, if that's what you're asking.

It's bad if your car is stock, that means something is wrong or malfunctioning.

It's good (sort of) if your car is highly modified and physically has trouble idling lower than 1100rpm, therefore it will remain running.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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Okay so the car when started up idles at 750 which is good. But after when I let it warm up and step on the gas a little. The OP is literally under the 60psi and it’ll stay at 1,100rpm and will... what looks like is taking awhile to go back down to 750rpm. Btw in the car right now and watching the gauges and tachometer.

Start up

After warmed up and slightly revved it.


After that slightly rev and been letting it sit for a fat minute and still slowly going down to 750rpm

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Old Jun 4, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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The idle will gradually lower as the wax in the thermo wax unit on the throttle body melts. If the idle is still at 11pprpm with the engine at full normal operating temperature then you have an idle issue. Switching on the air conditioning will also raise the idle so be mindful of that.
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