F 250 4WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bbl (1985)
Idle Speed: Adjustments
Curb Idle Speed
CURB IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
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Place the transmission in Neutral (manual) or Park (automatic). Set parking brake and block wheels.
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Bring engine to normal operating temperature (upper radiator hose hot).
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Disconnect the electric connector on the evaporative cannister purge solenoid.
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Disconnect and plug the vacuum hose to the Vacuum Operated Throttle Modulator (VOTM) kicker.
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Place the transmission in "DRIVE" position.
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Loosen the Throttle Solenoid Positioner (TSP) dashpot mounting bracket hold-down screw.
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Check curb idle rpm. Adjust to specification. See: Specifications
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Place the transmission in Neutral (manual) or Park (automatic). Rev the engine momentarily. Place the transmission in specified position, and
recheck curb idle rpm. Readjust if required.
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Retighten the TSP dashpot mounting bracket hold-down screw.
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Remove the plug from the vacuum hose to the VOTM kicker and reconnect.
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Reconnect the electric connector on the evaporative cannister purge solenoid.
