Rear Wheel Drive Models
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- With engine at normal operating temperature and carburetor off fast idle cam, check and adjust idle speed as needed. Turn off engine and disconnect choke at carburetor or block choke valve in full open position. Open throttle slightly to release fast idle cam and return throttle to curb idle position.
- Raise vehicle on hoist to make adjustment at transmission throttle lever. Loosen adjustment swivel lock screw.NOTE: Swivel must be free to slide along flat end of throttle rod so that preload spring action is not restricted.
- Hold transmission lever firmly forward against its internal stop and tighten swivel lock screw. Adjustment is complete. Linkage backlash is automatically removed by the preload spring.
- Lower vehicle and reconnect choke. To check linkage freedom of operation, move throttle rod rearward, then release slowly, making sure it returns to full forward position.
Linkage for vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines.
Linkage for vehicles equipped with V8 engines.