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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 11:48 AM
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Hi,

I’m new to the forum. Thanks for having me.

My question is this. I changed my plugs, to platinum because AutoZone had no copper. It will start but it idles not at all or at about 400 rpm. Is there a way to adjust this to 600 or whatever the normal idle should be?

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Think I would start by ditching the platinum plugs..... These trucks are notorious for REALLY not liking them......
 
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Agreed. Ditch the platinum. These engines run best on OEM copper core plugs.
 
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Think I would start by ditching the platinum plugs..... These trucks are notorious for REALLY not liking them......
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Agreed. Ditch the platinum. These engines run best on OEM copper core plugs.

I also have heard that platinum plugs aren't great for these trucks... you should go to copper instead.
 
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Thanks for all the feedback. I have Champion copper plus to put in. I will be doing that tonight.

Wish me luck!
 
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Good luck!
Got the plugs in. Running great again. It does seem to idle lower that it used to @about 500 when fully hot. No stalling or rough idle though. Nice and smooth.

thanks for all the help.
 
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