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Old 05-10-2012, 01:43 AM   #1
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Hi
I have a 1998 102 friendship gulfstream 40 ft diesel, where do i find the
fast ide switch?
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Old 05-10-2012, 07:07 AM   #2
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Most work from the cruise control.
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Old 05-19-2012, 09:39 AM   #3
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:55 PM   #4
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Yep! Mine works from the cruise control. But I have only used it once. I have read where it is not a good idea to idle diesel engines like the ones we have for long periods at a time.
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Old 05-31-2012, 02:35 PM   #5
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Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what is a "Fast Idle" and what purpose does it serve?
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Old 06-01-2012, 09:40 AM   #6
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Fast idle is just that. You increase the idle speed to around 1500 so that a proper amount of oil lubricates the turbo charger and aides in complete combustion of the fuel in the cylinders. You can idle at a fast idle for long times without causing damage to the engine.
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Old 06-04-2012, 07:00 AM   #7
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Thanks. So how do I operate the fast idle from the cruise control? I assume you do this at start-up before pulling out. All I've ever done is sit there with my foot on the pedal.
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Old 06-04-2012, 09:19 AM   #8
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My cruise control is on the turn signal lever and to set the idle I push the slide switch to the right and hold it there until the engine speeds up. With a little practice you will be able to set the engine RPMs.
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Old 06-04-2012, 10:26 AM   #9
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You just slide the button on the cruise control and hold it for a second. Mine is the same as Hayes.
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Old 06-04-2012, 11:24 AM   #10
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Thanks guys...Learn a little more every time I visit this site!
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