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Posted: **Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:17 pm**

HI can anyone tell me what the rpm should be at tick over please ,i have a triumph 1500 fwd 1972
regards David

Posted: **Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:42 am**

Anywhere between 600 and 900 that gives good results

Posted: **Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:50 pm**

thank you so much

Posted: **Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:49 pm**

I find with old engines on carburettors trying to get it down as low as 600 rpm is a pretty pointless exercise and will usually lead to very lumpy idling with the likelihood of stalling when you put it into gear. I would be happy with anything from 1000 rpm down as long as it is smooth and won't stall. My 1850 idles at between 900 and 1000. You can't expect it behave like a modern car with computer controlled fuelling and ignition.

Posted: **Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:58 pm**

browny 1300 is running about 1000rpm,seams happy any lower just dont feel right and thats on super unleaded

Posted: **Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:08 am**

Bumpa wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:49 pm I find with old engines on carburettors trying to get it down as low as 600 rpm is a pretty pointless exercise and will usually lead to very lumpy idling with the likelihood of stalling when you put it into gear. I would be happy with anything from 1000 rpm down as long as it is smooth and won't stall. My 1850 idles at between 900 and 1000. You can't expect it behave like a modern car with computer controlled fuelling and ignition.

Which is why I included the last four words in my answer.

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