What is a normal RPM

Did you experience unstable engine RPM at starting or idling with some engine noise?
This is a summary of many reports regarding starting and idling.


Point

Description

Spark Plug

The many case of noise probably causes spark related.

1. Aged Plug
If you did not replace Spark Plug for long time, first replace it old to new one.

2. Wrong spark plug gap

This is reported maybe damaged by human error at periodical test and maintenance

3. Additional Know-how (Spark Plug Positioning)

Get much higher engine performance:
When you replace Plug, position them to the plug spark gap side against engine intake valve direction.
Off course, you need some marking around Plug Stud .

This is sometimes hard for used Plug but easy brand new Plug because used plug has damaged spring washer.

Most user does not understand the reason why but many user experienced this effect

Plug Cable If you hear much stronger noise, check your Plug Cable.

Plug Cable is easily aged by own heat created by high electrical current.
Check your Plug Cable cut or not using Meter.

Engine and Controller Performance At starting,Controller keeps up to 1000 RPM before warm.
If you power on the air conditioner ,Controller acts to get much higher RPM.

You need to know how engine works at standard RPM described in manual and also how to measure RPM by Taco meter. Be sure to look your taco meter,the bottom Bold line is 500 RPM not zero.

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Updated:99/09/24
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