5000S Wagon L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NF) (1988)
Dashpot: Adjustments
NOTE: To adjust the dash pot the throttle body must first be removed
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fasten pointer for protractor 3084 to throttle body (using a spare nut and bolt)
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thread protractor onto throttle shaft, if necessary remove throttle shaft nut
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zero the pointer/protractor
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open throttle 12 to 14 degrees
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if properly adjusted: the dashpot roller, at this point of throttle travel, should just begin to lose contact with the dash pot plunger
If NO
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loosen sealed lock nut 1 and turn dashpot 2 until a piece of thin paper can be slid between the roller and the dashpot plunger (arrows) without
binding
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re-tighten lock nut
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recheck adjustment, re-adjust if necessary