Rambler AMERICAN

1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, Not Available, 2.5L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MuncieSECTION Rambler AMERICAN
1958-62 (Synchro-mesh) 2014S
1958 (Auto. Trans.) 2757S
1959-62 (Auto. Trans.) 2014S
1962 (With "E-Stick") 3331S

CHANGES, CAUTIONS, CORRECTIONS 

  • "A.I.R." CARBURETOR NOTE:  These carburetors are used on engines with Air Injection Reactor exhaust emission control system and are special units with different specifications and calibrations.
  • FORD "IMCO" CARBURETOR NOTE:  These engines have revised parts as follows: Cylinder Head, Exhaust Manifold, Thermostat, Distributor, Air Cleaner, Radiator, and Cooling Fan and are used with the Carter YF carburetor for improved engine combustion control without use of the Thermactor air injection system.
  • 1966 CHEVY II, CHEVELLE, CHEVROLET 4 & 6 ENGINE SURGE & STUMBLE CORRECTION:  This condition can be eliminated by installing spring-loaded Intake Needle Assembly (furnished in Carter Kit) and setting float level at 5/16". See ADJUSTMENTS for float level setting procedure and cautions  .
  • 1966 CHEVY II, CHEVELLE, CHEVROLET 6 CYL. ENGINE STALL AFTER COLD START CORRECTION:  Revise the Vacuum Break Setting to.240" (4079S, SA & 4203S, SA Carbs.) or.220" (4080S, SA & 4202S, SA Carbs.). Also adjust fast idle so that the top of the fast idle tang is aligned with index mark on fast idle cam with choke valve fully closed. See ADJUSTMENTS .
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