If you can't set the idle using the low-idle screw to the point where it's acceptable, then it's time to replace the pump, or at least the head and rotor if you're going to do the work yourself.

I'd try to play a little with the fuel screw and throttle lever first to see if I couldn't get it a bit better...


You could always turn the air conditioner off and shift into neutral when you stop.

 

Ya figured i need to mess with idle, and I should add turn on fuel screw and what to do about throttle lever?

Ya when I come to a stop, I usually just shift into neutral so the motor isn't lugging.

 

If you haven't tried raising the idle yet, that would definitely be the first thing to do.

Shoot for it to idle around 700-800 RPM in neutral, 600-700 RPM stopped in drive, or whatever sounds right.

If you don't have a tachometer you can get a cheap photo tach off eBay for $20-40.

 

Where's the idle screw located?

 

its a long piece of all thread with two nuts on the side of the pump between the pump and teh head. You can see were the throttle lever rest on it.

 

so im gonna need to take the tps/cover off to see it correct?

Thanks guys

 

I'm not sure. I dont have a TPS and never messed with one that did. I'm sure it would help to remove it.

 

well I got tommrow off, so ima try and find it and try and get that taken care of, hopefully its just needs idle adjusted.

Thanks guys I appercaite all the help, my first diesel and trying to do as much research as possible and trying to do all work on my own.

 

I'm dure thats all ot will need. I think they work out over time. Mine was crazy low when I got it.