[DarrenWS6]

Originally Posted by JackandJanet

Good questions, Darren - don't stop asking them. I think you're seeing an RPM dip as you apply the brakes while you're still rolling? And, if this is the case, I've not seen it (probably because I haven't looked) and I don't have a clue if this is normal or not. Back in the bad old days we used to have a damper in the carburetor to prevent sudden drops like that (which could stall the engine).

However, it sounds like maybe your idle RPM is fairly normal (in the 600 range) when you are just sitting there stopped? And, when you step on the gas, everything increases normally? If this is the case, then I don't think there's anything to worry about.

About the only thing you need to worry about in the idle setting is: "Is it charging my battery?" If you see voltage (on the Gryphon, which I monitor) in the 13.5-14.0 volt range in idle with lights and accessories on, you're OK. Underdirive pulleys can reduce the alternator output and may require you to increase the idle speed. And, in case you wondered why I monitor voltage, it's because I sometimes pull a trailer with two batteries and a refrigerator on board. So, that's a pretty heavy electrical load.

The adjustment in idle in the Custom Options menu is plus or minus from the "baseline" RPM. So, if Bill set your idle RPM at 600, and you adjusted it to +100, you should see 700 RPM (approximately) when stopped. I say approximately, because I suspect the drag of the TC will have some effect on the final result.

- Jack

I am seeing it during breaking, so I suppose it is normal? Hopefully. I monitor everything like a hawk, even look at my dipstick every week lol. Ok i'll keep that in mind, The most work my battery usually does is play music with the windows down while i'm working outside or at a campfire, nothing real major. I still have the stock battery too, it is indeed a trooper. And thanks for clarifying the idle adjusting for me, thats exactly what I wanted to know. And obviously, returning it to 0 will be normal idle? Jack, thanks yet again for the information, much appreciated. Learning more and more every day.