Carter YF Single Barrel: Adjustment: Notes

1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, Not Available, 2.5L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD T-10ESECTION Notes

COMET, COUGAR, FALCON, FAIRLANE, MUSTANG NOTE:Β  On cars with air conditioning, operate engine for 20 minutes before making idle speed and mixture adjustment, then adjust with air conditioning operating. On all cars, turn on headlights to place alternator under load. Check and adjust idle speed with transmission in neutral, then adjust idle speed with automatic transmission in Drive. Adjust anti-stall dashpot after idle adjustment completed.

NOTE: If initial adjustment required to warm up engine, turn idle mixture adjusting screw out 1 1/2 turns (except A.I.R.), 3 turns (A.I.R.) from a lightly seated position. Make idle speed and mixture adjustment with Automatic Transmission in Drive, and Air Conditioner OFF (except as noted in Specifications).
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