Carburetors with Separate Automatic Choke

1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, 2D Sedan, 3.2L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION Carburetors with Separate Automatic Choke

Check and adjust as follows:

  1. With choke valve fully closed, there should be slight clearance (.015" maximum) between fast idle cam and boss on carburetor bowl (see Fig 1). Adjust by bending choke connector rod at the angle.
  2. With choke valve fully closed, close throttle valve. Index mark on fast idle cam should be aligned with upper edge of fast idle tang on throttle lever. Adjust by bending fast idle tang up or down as necessary.
    Fig 1: FAST IDLE LINKAGE CHECK (MANUAL CHOKE CARBURETORS)
    G09352932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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