Thread: Recommended Idle RPM 427w?
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:16 AM
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Default Extended idling
My understanding is that at least for Windsor-based motors, there isn't enough oil feeding the valve gear at revs lower than about 1200. Extended idling leads to relatively short valve gear life.

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