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1997 Dodge Truck RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI
Vehicle Level Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Idle Speed Adjustments

Adjustments

The high-speed idle screw is factory sealed and cannot be adjusted. Low-speed
idle can be adjusted.

1. Use an optical tachometer such as Snap-on No. MT139 or MTE (Cummins

tool division) No. 3377462 to read the engine RPM.
2. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature.

Low Idle Speed Screw

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3. Adjust the low idle speed at the low idle speed screw. The screw and locknut
are located at the rear of the fuel injection pump.
4. Loosen the idle screw lock nut. Adjust idle screw to obtain specified RPM.

LOW IDLE SPEED

With automatic transmission:

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750-800 RPM

with transmission in drive and air conditioning on.

With manual transmission:

* 780 RPM

with transmission in neutral and air conditioning on. * With engine at
operating temperature.

HIGH IDLE SPEED

Do not attempt to adjust high idle speed.

High idle speed adjustment screw is factory sealed.

Breaking seal will void injection pump warranty

5. Tighten the locknut after adjustment.

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