For a 5-speed, yes. 600-650rpm is about normal.
On the stock clutch fan, that's normal as well. It will spin even if cold but
the viscous fluid inside will let the clutch(s) slip. (The fan still turns
though...just not engaged.) When the engine heats up, the viscous fluid
engages the clutch(s) and the fan spins faster.
- Bernd
>
> Is the normal idle for the 98 Dak V6 at 600RPM?
> Should the stock fan be spinning when a cold engine is started? I thought
> there was a clutch mechanism to turn the fan on and off. I know that the
> electric fans get cycled on and off.
>
> My engine mods are a QuickD intake and TB, 180 T-stat, and 3923's. It still
> has the stock distributor cap, rotor and plug wires. The truck has 11k
> miles on it.
>
> Ken
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 11:10 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: 97 Dakota problems again - kinda long, but we are
> shooting in the Dark now
>
>
> I was going to say the same thing Ron. Sounds like a bad IAC.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 9:03 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: 97 Dakota problems again - kinda long, but we are
> shooting in the Dark now
>
>
> Sure sounds like the IAC. Did you guys twist that around or take it out of
> the TB or anything?
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
>
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