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Altitude Conversion Procedures

2.2L Rampage & Scamp - Automatic & Manual Transmission

^ Install the following parts:

1 - Main Metering Jet PN 4131173
1 - Vacuum Reducer Package PN 4293794

^ Install the Primary Main Metering Jet, PN 4131173, using procedures outlined in the service manual.

^ Install the Vacuum Reducer Package, PN 4293794, using the installation procedure attached.

^ Revise engine speeds as outlined below:

Application Idle Set Propane RPM H.F.I.

Automatic Transmission 900 975 1500 (S-3)
Manual Transmission 775 850 1300 (S-3)

3.7L (225-1BBL) Truck - Automatic & Manual Transmission

^ Install the following parts:

1 - Vacuum Reducer Package PN 4293798

^ Install the Vacuum Reducer Package, PN 4293798, using the installation procedure attached.

^ Revise engine speeds as outlined below:

Application Idle Set Propane RPM H.F.I.

Automatic Transmission 650 725 1600 (S-2)
Manual Transmission 600 675 1600 (S-2)
^ Install VECIU Label, PN 4275084, next to original VECI label with information describing this modification.

5.2L 2BBL (318-2BBL) Trucks With Aspirators Automatic & Manual Transmission

^ Revise engine speeds as outlined below:

Application Idle Set Propane RPM H.F.I.

Both Transmissions 750 850 1500 (S-2)

^ Install VECIU Label, PN 4275084, next to original VECI label with information describing this modification.

5.2L 4BBL (318-4BBL) Truck - Automatic & Manual Transmission

^ Install the following parts:

2 - Secondary Metering Jets PN 3744772
1 - Step-Up Spring PN 3621172
1 - EGR Valve PN 4287675

^ Replace the Secondary Metering Jets, PN 3744772 - two required, using the procedure outlined in the service manual.

^ Replace the Step-Up Spring, PN 3621172, using the following procedure:

1. Remove the step-up piston cover plate attaching screw and cover plate.

2. Remove the rod connecting the choke shafts.

3. Remove the metering rod cover plates, then remove the step-up piston and link assembly with the step-up rods.

4. Remove the step-up piston spring and install Step-Up Spring, PN 3621172.

5. Reassemble carburetor in reverse order.

6. Readjust the secondary air valve spring wrap-up tension adjustment to 4-1/2 turns after valve contact with the stop. Use the air door adjustment procedure outlined in the service manual.

^ Replace EGR valve with PN 4287675.
^ Revise engine speeds as outlined below:

Application Idle Set Propane RPM H.F.I.

Both Transmissions 750 840 1600 (S-2)

^ Install VECIU Label, PN 4275084, next to original VECI label with information describing this modification.

These altitude modifications are complete packages and must be serviced as such.


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