How do I adjust the engine idle speed for my 1981 Vanagon?

1981 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
13,400 MILES
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DWELLS14
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Engine runs fine but stalls at idle.
Nov 28, 2011 at 2:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link for more information on stalling: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Nov 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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DR LOOT
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on the throttle body you will notice a big regular screwdriver plug turn it counter clockwise to raise the RPM
Dec 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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