Main Body

1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Main Body
  1. Remove primary and secondary solenoid valves. Disconnect throttle positioner actuating rod. See Fig 1 . Remove 2 throttle positioner mounting bolts. Remove stopper gasket, pump discharge weight, long spring and large discharge ball. Using tweezers, remove plunger retainer and small ball.
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Positioner
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  2. Remove slow jet. Remove power valve with jet. Disassemble power valve and jet. Remove "TP" levers. Remove primary main passage plug, primary main jet and gasket.
  3. Remove secondary main passage plug, secondary main jet and gasket. Remove AAP housing, spring and diaphragm. Remove AAP inlet plug and small ball. Remove outlet plug, short spring and small ball. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Removing AAP Check Ball Plugs
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  4. Remove primary and secondary venturies. Remove sight glass retainer, sight glass and "O" ring. Remove throttle lever and fast idle cam assembly.
  5. Remove throttle return spring, throttle back spring, throttle lever and fast idle cam. Remove secondary throttle valve diaphragm assembly and gasket. Remove 3 mounting bolts and vacuum passage bolt. Separate body and flange.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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