Speed Control Throttle Cable

1982 Dodge and Ram Ram 50 Sport, 4WDSECTION Speed Control Throttle Cable
  1. Remove spring clip and insert a 1/16" (1.6 mm) diameter pin between forward end of slot in cable and carburetor linkage pin.
  2. With choke in full open position and carburetor at curb idle, pull back on cable (toward dash panel), without moving carburetor linkage. Pull until all free play is removed. Tighten cable clamp bolt to 45 INCH lbs. (5 N.m), remove pin and install clip.
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