Choke Coil Lever

1987 Buick Regal Grand NationalSECTION Choke Coil Lever
Fig 1: Choke Coil Lever Adjustment Bend choke rod to adjust.
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  1. Using a 5/32" drill bit, remove only rivet heads. Drive the remainder of rivets out using a drift and small hammer. Remove 3 retainers, and choke cover assembly from choke housing. See Fig 1 .
  2. Position fast idle speed cam follower on high step of fast idle cam.
  3. Push up (counterclockwise) on choke coil tang to close choke valve.
  4. Insert .120" (2.94 mm) drill or pin gauge in hole provided in choke housing. Lower edge of choke lever inside housing should just touch drill or pin gauge.
  5. Using a bending tool, adjust choke rod. See Fig 1 . Reinstall choke cover and rivets after ensuring all other choke adjustments are correct.
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