Fast Idle Speed (On Engine): Notes

1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic Base, Eng CD ME, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 160TSECTION Notes
NOTE: This adjustment required only on cars listed below (with separate fast idle speed adjusting screw). Fast idle speed will be correct on other cars when hot or slow idle speed is correctly set. See FAST IDLE (OFF ENGINEΒ ).
RENDER: 1.0x

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