Throttle Valve Closing Shoe Clearance

1966 Chevrolet Impala Base, 4D Hardtop, 6.5L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION Throttle Valve Closing Shoe Clearance

With primary and secondary throttle valves fully closed, use gauge to measure clearance between positive closing shoes on throttle levers. Clearance should be.020" (.010-.030"). Adjust by bending secondary closing shoe as required.

Fig 1: THROTTLE VALVE CLOSING SHOE CLEARANCE
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