Choke - Hard Cold Start
83ford25 Article No. 83-2-6HARD START COLD - 1.6L ENGINE
FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7
CALIBRATIONS:
All with ATX and Model 740 Carburetor
Cold start can be improved by installing a new choke overcenter spring and choke index spacer.
1. Remove choke cap as outlined in the 1983 Car Shop Manual, Powertrain Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7, Section 24-13-8 and 9.
2. Remove original choke index spacer.
FIGURE 2:
3. Remove and discard overcenter spring (Figure 2).
4. Remove and discard "C" spring (Figure 2).
5. Install a new overcenter spring 9587 (Holley 38R-2009).
6. Install a new choke index spacer 9A539 (Holley 40R-583-3).
7. Install choke cap, retaining ring with two (2) new rivets 9S510 (Holley 29R-1332) as outlined in 1983 Car Shop Manual, Powertrain Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7 Section 24-13-9.
Obtain an Authorized Modifications decal and list the date, dealer number and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications decal. Clean the area, install the decal and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E1PZ-9587-A Choke Overcenter Spring A
E1PZ-9A539-B Choke Index Spacer B
E1PZ-9S510-F Choke Cap Rivets A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 9848-A-83
TIME: 0.8 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. DRIVE Code: F5