Fast Idle Setting: Notes

1966 Chevrolet Biscayne 7.0L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM400SECTION Notes
NOTE: This setting should give correct engine fast idle RPM when carburetor installed on engine. Where a fast idle engine RPM specification is listed, this fast idle RPM should be checked after carburetor installed on engine with engine running. See "FAST IDLE SPEED (ON ENGINE)Β ". Different types of "Off Engine" adjustments are used as listed below (see SpecificationsΒ  for applicable procedure).
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