Air Valve Spring

1977 GMC Forward Control 7.4L Eng VIN Y, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 475/M40SECTION Air Valve Spring
  1. Use Allen wrench to loosen lock screw. Turn tension adjusting screw counterclockwise until air valve opens part way. See Fig 1.
  2. Hold air valve closed. Turn tension adjusting screw clockwise specified number after spring contacts pin. Hold adjusting screw and tighten lock screw.
Fig 1: Adjusting Air Valve Spring
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