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@RamlinRover It was definitely the high idle cam mechanism. I saw a video where a guy moved the cam by hand, but I needed pliers to do mine. I PB'd everything pretty well, and after a minute everything loosened up. What I think happened is that the cam froze, and the tab with the screw bent...

Now that I have looked this part up, I realize I didn't get a good pic. In looking at the pic, I don't think that my fast idle cam is not in the correct position. After I put everything back together, I could manually rock the cam back and my idle would drop. The plunger(?) (orange arrow)...

Go west, young man.

Thank you, sir!

Yes, in fact I cleaned it Monday. I don't think it had ever been cleaned before, and I was lazy about doing it. It was filthy. Now that it's clean it's stained but there isn't any buildup holding plate open.

Thanks. I'm leaning towards the idle control valve as the engine acts like one where the choke is stuck on the carb. I'm going to try cleaning it to see what happens and go from there. I'll also test the TP sensor to make sure it's good. I wish it would throw a code so I knew better where to...

Update - the RPMs run approx 1400 regardless if cold or at operating temp when in park. When stopped at a light with my foot on the brake, it runs 1000-1100 RPM. It runs smooth, no misfires or anything like that, and I have no acceleration issues. Something odd from when my son my son...

It's a high idle issue, but thanks for confirming. I'll be checking those out.

So, I have noticed this twice now where I will drive the truck about ten minutes and everything seems fine. I get to my destination, put it in park, and it's idling at about 1250-1300 rpm. I goose the peddle and nothing changes. But, if I turn it off then start right back up, it idles normal...

Wow! I hope you're ok. That looks like a lot to contend with, plus it looks like there's possible frame damage. Even if your dad is a TV repairman with an awesome set of tools, I don't think you can fix that. Good luck with whichever way you go, and I do hope you're ok!

Thanks, I appreciate the idea.

@lupuslefou what issues did you have swapping the the cluster face? From another thread I read it seems almost as easy as popping off the needles, swapping them out, then reattaching the needles. I'm tagging @Prime as well since it seems he did a cluster mod taking everything apart and redoing...

Reviving an old thread - I just did a cluster swap, and the ODO is reading the mileage from the donor vehicle. Any suggestions? I already disconnected the battery to try and clear things, but that didn't do it.

Answer found. Thanks.

Does anyone know if replacements for this are available and what p/n is? Or of there is a universal kit that works? Mine isn't shot but it's causing play and it's annoying. I tightened the bolts the other day and it helped, but I'd like to replace it. I've looked for a couple days at the...