Engine - Surge While Accelerating

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Article No. 85-19-11

SURGE, INTERMITTENT - 2.3L HSC
- WHILE ACCELERATING ABOVE 40 MPH

FORD 1985 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 TOPAZ

This article is being republished because of the following calibration restrictions:

NOTE: This article does not apply to engine calibration 5-26R-R01 California (see TSB 85- 5-20), 5-25C-R0 or 5-25P-R0.

Surge while accelerating at speeds above 40 mph can be serviced by removing the fuel distribution plate from the fuel charging assembly.

1. Remove the throttle body assembly and disassemble the air horn from the lower throttle body fuel distribution plate (4 screws).

Figure 7 - REMOVAL OF PLATE:

2. Remove and discard the throttle body fuel distribution plate (Figure 7).
3. Apply several drops of Loctite 290 to the screws prior to reassembly of the throttle body.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 85-5-20
Supersedes: 85-2-12
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP9973C84
TIME: 1.0 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. DRIVE - Code: M3