2-Point Pick-up Linkage

1968 Buick Sportwagon Base, 6.6L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350CSECTION 2-Point Pick-up Linkage

Open primary throttle valves until actuating link just contacts tang on secondary throttle lever (see Figure). At this point, bottom of link should be centered in slot on secondary lever. Adjust by bending tang on secondary lever as required.

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