Idle Vent

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Not Available, 3.8L Eng VIN SSECTION Idle Vent
  • COMET, COUGAR, FALCON, FAIRLANE, MUSTANG NOTE: Idle vent not used on these modelsΒ  .

After completing accelerating pump and metering rod adjustment, seat throttle valve in bore. Clearance between idle vent valve and inside of bowl cover should be as indicated in specifications. To adjust, turn screw in vent valve.

Fig 1: IDLE VENT ADJUSTMENT
G09352931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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