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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1971CAPRI 2.0L ENG VIN X, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYMOTORCRAFT MODEL 5200 2-BARRELADJUSTMENTSECONDARY THROTTLE STOP SCREW

1971 Mercury Capri 2.0L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Secondary Throttle Stop Screw

1971 Mercury Capri 2.0L Eng VIN X, Automatic TransSECTION Secondary Throttle Stop Screw

Back off secondary throttle stop screw until secondary throttle plate seats in bore. Turn screw in until it touches tab on secondary throttle lever; then turn in an additional 1/4 turn.

Fig 1: Secondary Throttle Stop Adjustment

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.