Rambler with "E-Stick" Control

1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, Not Available, 2.5L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM400SECTION Rambler with "E-Stick" Control

Back out idle speed screw so that throttle valve tightly closed. Depress dashpot stem fully and check clearance between end of dashpot stem and throttle lever. Clearance should be 1/8". Adjust by loosening locknut and turning dashpot assembly in or out of mounting bracket, tighten locknut, reset idle speed.

Fig 1: ANTI-STALL DASHPOT ADJUSTMENT
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