223 low idle and choke problems; What does your 223 idle at?

[Renegade]

Not looking forward to doing that.....ever. But I may end up doing it anyways. Leak is hardly there.

You're from Bakersfield huh? So am I, just haven't added my location.

 

[223Ranch]

I've been reading this post and it made me register! My 223 can get down to about around 450 RPM but shakes a bit and wants to stall. Its better around 600. It runs great but has a tremor every so often... but I drift from your topic. This post has made for a great read and helpful in many ways from some great contributors. Thanks and please continue with your effort. I know we all are rooting for you!

 

[Renegade]

Yeah, the truck seems to be running pretty good. Still having the head gasket leak a little coolant. I was told the only "correct" way to fix was to pull the head and replace the gasket.......dangit!

Well, at least the trucks on the road! Get complements almost every day.

 

[59Orphan]

Also, when you change the headgasket be sure to get new head headbolts (maybe ARP). The OEM bolts are a low grade bolt, which will stretch over time and will cause a leak.

 

[Astrowing]

My 223 idles at 500 RPM and it has a lot of torque. I'd say up to 45 mph you can't really tell that it isn't a V8. It even sounds like the 360 FE that was in my dad's 1969 F100. I have rebuilt my Holley 1904 and I also have redone the grounds with the battery ground going directly to a starter bolt. With a bad ground, the engine would not start.

 

[bubba22349]

I also have redone the grounds with the battery ground going directly to a starter bolt. With a bad ground, the engine would not start.

I also run a ground from frame to engine and engine to the body.