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Idle Speed?

Discussion in 'Subaru Sambar' started by Luckydog, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. Luckydog

    Luckydog Member

    Question for all you to argue over -

    1991 Sambar, Manual, NOT Super Charged

    What is the Idle Speed?

    What is the Red Line?

    THanks

    Adam
     
  2. Subaru

    Subaru Member

    Red line:rolleyes: when she starts to sputter,ease off just a bit:D

    I am sure 'tripper' will be along shortly with the correct answers:)
     
  3. Mighty Milt

    Mighty Milt Active Member

    my daihatsu has a sticker under the front seat that states all that, my rocommended idle is 900 rpm. realize it's a diff truck but might get you in the ballpark?
     
  4. Luckydog

    Luckydog Member

    okay, I took the time today to open the engine cover, you know the super easy one at the back...no not the on the bed, the black one with the key.....guess what? Well right there it says 800 RPM + or - 50 RPM

    At least that is what I think it says...........
     
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  5. Timetripper

    Timetripper Moderator

    That sounds right, I believe the MPI SC are 900 rpm same as Milts Hijet
    I'll try to find the correct redline for you, not sure if it's the same as S/C model
     
  6. Luckydog

    Luckydog Member

    easy way to adjust idle?

    Hey,

    Is there an easy way to adjust the idle speed? I've been messing around with the cable adjustment but every other engine I have adjusted had a screw....
     
  7. Timetripper

    Timetripper Moderator

    Maybe PM Colin if he doesn't reply here, as he has the NA version and has tinkered with his quite a bit.
     
  8. thefuzz783

    thefuzz783 Member

    Here is how you adjust it on my 98 Sambar......There is a small phillips head screw if you look down into the hole with the arrow. It is on the drivers side of the engine.
     

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  9. Luckydog

    Luckydog Member

    You rock!!! Thanks, got it all figured out! Idles dead on now, sounds good.

    Thanks!!!!
     
  10. Jessf

    Jessf Member

    without a tac, how can we know what the idle is at?
     
  11. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    You can use a handheld mechanics tach...other than that it's by ear
     
  12. EddieJoe

    EddieJoe New Member

    What is the easiest way to check the idle speed. I want to know immediately, because i always have to go to a truck specialist and i should also know it.
     
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2015
  13. udidwht

    udidwht Member

    800 RPM + or - 50 RPM....Same for the supercharge. As for easiest method for confirming RPMs....use a timing light that let's you see RPMs.
     
    Last edited: Jun 18, 2023
  14. Drain

    Drain Supporting Moderator Supporting Moderator Supporting Member

    You can download an RPM "strobe meter" to your phone that will pulse your flashlight at an RPM you specify. Adjust the strobe until the mark on your timing belt isn't moving. That's the RPM your idle is currently set at.
     
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