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Old 04-07-2008, 08:57 PM
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Default New 3.3 making funny idle noises

Ive just finished my 3rd tank and been taking it very easy (still not half throttle) and when its idling, it wants to creep forward making a "rrrrrRRrrrrrrrrRRrrrrrrrrRR" noise. Truck is blowing its smoke and engine temps are between 220-245F and its 40F outside. Also when the truck is doing this, the blue LED flashes to the truck wanting to move forward.
Old 04-07-2008, 09:01 PM
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

You need to take it faster like the manual says so you can break it in right though. Try turning the idle screw down, by turning it counterclockwise. Highest safe temp is 270, don't wanna go past that if you can. The blue light should flash when that happens.
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

the blue light flashes when its idling and trying to creep forward. temps are fine (between 220-245F) and its blowing nice smoke out exhaust (none from engine)
Old 04-07-2008, 09:23 PM
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

I know what you said, I was just telling you not to go past 270(it will get that hot eventually in the life of your engine). Turn the idle screw counterclockwise to turn down the idle. It's probably creeping because the idle is too high.
Old 04-07-2008, 09:30 PM
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

counter clock? so the idle screw is the only one thats not backwards like the HSN and LSN? sorry if i sound duh[&o]
Old 04-07-2008, 09:39 PM
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

It's not really backwards. I could see how you think that though since Rich starts w/ an "R" and Lean starts w/ a "L", and you richen it by turning Left and lean by turning Right. But ya, turn it Counterclockwise to bring down the idle, not clockwise.
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

Thx VLX! Got it all tuned up finally. Ill have to re-tune a tiny bit after tomorrow though. Tonight was 36F and tomorrow will be 50F
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Default RE: New 3.3 making funny idle noises

no problem, glad you got it working.

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