1991 Ford Bronco fast idle

Tiny
BRONCOBOY
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  • 1991 FORD BRONCO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300,000 MILES
My bronco has been sitting for a coulpe of years, I start it once a month or so and drive it around the block. It is idling at 1500 rpms, sometimes it slows down a little but never enough. Any help would be great. Thanks Charles!
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 AT 9:04 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Too fast an idle speed. If an engine without computerized idle speed control is idling too fast and refuses to come down to a normal idle speed despite your best efforts to back off the carburetor idle speed screw or air bypass adjustment screw (fuel injection), air is getting past the throttle somewhere. Common leak paths include the carburetor and throttle body gaskets, carburetor insulator spacers, intake manifold gaskets, and of course, any of the engine's vacuum fittings, hoses and accessories. It is even possible that leaky O-rings around the fuel injectors are allowing air to leak past the seals. Another overlooked item can be a worn throttle shaft and a defective idle speed speed control motor/valve stuck in the extended (high idle speed) position/throttle position sensor.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 AT 2:04 PM

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