The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Spark lever position at idle and temperature sensitivity

Banditorama · 03-16-2024, 10:23 AM

Last rough estimate I did, I was getting about 17mpg. But, I just got my speedometer/odometer working yesterday, so I'll be able to get an accurate MPG rating now. Thank you hitman

What is considered a "normal" idle speed?

Since I got the car I've had it set to around 700rpm fully warmed up. It just seems high to me, the gears clash putting it into 1st from a dead stop. I've read people say anywhere from 400rpm to 600rpm.

03-16-2024, 10:23 AM	#8
Banditorama Senior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 162	Re: Spark lever position at idle and temperature sensitivity Last rough estimate I did, I was getting about 17mpg. But, I just got my speedometer/odometer working yesterday, so I'll be able to get an accurate MPG rating now. Thank you hitman What is considered a "normal" idle speed? Since I got the car I've had it set to around 700rpm fully warmed up. It just seems high to me, the gears clash putting it into 1st from a dead stop. I've read people say anywhere from 400rpm to 600rpm.