1977-79 Models
- Check control linkage for easy operation and straightness. Disconnect throttle control rod and check whether throttle valve rests against idle stop. Reconnect control rod. Adjust control rod so that the roller rests tension-free in slot of engine lever.
- With engine stopped, press down accelerator pedal inside vehicle until it rests on kickdown switch. Throttle valve lever should rest against full throttle stop. If necessary, adjust control linkage at hex nut until throttle valve lever rests against full throttle stop.
- If full throttle stop or the idle stop is not reached with this adjustment, adjust control rod connecting the horizontal shaft to the accelerator pedal.
- Adjust automatic transmission control pressure rod at idle position. Disconnect rod and push toward rear against the stop. Reconnect rod tension-free, adjusting ball socket if necessary.
CONTROL ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS
| Application | Length In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Throttle Control Rod | 13.50(343) |
| Control Rod (Over Top of Engine) | 12.05(306) |
| Accelerator Pedal Control Rod | 7.32 (186) |