Fast Idle Cam Clearance

1971 Mercury Capri 2.0L Eng VIN X, Automatic TransSECTION Fast Idle Cam Clearance

Insert a 5/32" drill between lower edge of choke plate and air horn wall. Place fast idle adjusting screw on second step of fast idle cam. Measure clearance between tang of choke lever and arm on fast idle cam. If clearance is not within specifications (see table), bend choke lever tang as required.

Fig 1: Fast Idle Cam Clearance
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RENDER: 1.0x

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