I've seen that some diesel engines have so called "High idle kit". That would be perfect if I was able to find one for my Magnum engine.

Even if I could get the engine to idle up a few hundred RPM, from its normal idle rpm, it would be sweet.

BTW this is for my on board air setup, in case that matters. I decided it is too risky to trust some custom pulley I cobble together and so I think the better way to get where I want to go is by controlling engine RPM.

 

Technically speaking bi-directional scan tools can set the engine RPM for testing purposes but that's not really a feasible option. Also, it might not work on pre-OBD II vehicles. As the 2nd gens are still using a conventional throttle cable maybe look into hand throttle solutions. They are somewhat common in the Jeep world to raise the idle for winching or onboard air compressors.

 

Hand throttle, eh? That seems like a great idea. That would be my plan B if there isn't an electronic solution.

Anybody seen an elegant hand throttle done for a Dodge with a Magnum engine?

 

They must have universal kits for converting cars for the handicapped.

 

I have had one on my Jeep CJ for many years. And it is used for onboard air and winch use:https://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepo...rottle/re1.htm

 

Sweet! Thank you. Are you TX Jeeper? If so, nice job. I will need to study this.

 

There is a company that makes it for the Cherokees with the 5.9,w I asked him if it will work in a RAM he said no. It plugs into the IAC and can go up to 2K rpm.

 

An old bike thumb shifter.........perhaps ala Deore, Deore DX or Deore XT 7 speed works perfectly. Bonus points for one without detents or with the little switch to eliminate detents for full friction mode. You'll have to run some shifter housing and a cable thru the firewall.

If you can't source an old thumb shifter, a brake lever will work, you'll just have to find a way to hold it at a given "squeeze". A small strap or rubber band will do, and you'll figure out just the right length of said strap or band. Local bike shops will GIVE you old brake levers for free, just ask politely if you can pillage their scrap bin. Brake cables and housing are slightly bigger than shifter cables, but not enough to matter for ease of routing I'd think.

 

You can still buy all the parts as a kit: https://www.quadratec.com/products/16192_250.htm I'd venture with a little bit of ingenuity a kit like this could be adapted.

 

Really cool. Thanks again. I may even have have old thumb snifters with no detent.. Perhaps pick up a kit like shown and set up for getting a bit crafty.