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Idle Mixture and Speed Adjustments


Label Number: Refers to last two large digits of part number on the left side of label.

Specifications on emissions label must be used if different from those given.

1982-86 If Idle speed changes after switches and vacuum hoses are reconnected do not readjust.





6 & 8-cyl.,:

1981-87 Disconnect and plug canister control hose and disconnect oxygen sensor electrical lead.

Disconnect and plug EGR, distributor of SCC vacuum hoses. Air cleaner may be removed but plug the air cleaner vacuum hose and leave the SCC electrical leads connected. Ground carb idle stop switch.

With AC, turn unit on and disconnect the compressor clutch electrical lead. Set speedup speed to specification. Turn AC unit off and set idle speed to specification. 1985-86 Remove adjusting screw and spring on solenoid, insert an allen wrench to adjust.

Without AC, set idle speed to specification.