EXP L4-098 1.6L VIN 2 2-bbl (1983)
Choke Thermostat/Heater: All Technical Service Bulletins
Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
Article No. 84-17-14
HARD START/STALLS - COLD ENGINE
(1.6L) - CARBURETED
FORD 1981-84 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-84 LYNX, LN7
CALIBRATIONS: See carburetor application charts
Vehicles which exhibit hard starting/stalls during cold start can be serviced by installing a new choke diaphragm cover and choke vacuum harness
assembly.
1.
Remove carburetor and choke cap as outlined in the 1983 Car Shop Manual, Powertrain, Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7, Section 24-13-8 and 9. Examine
the choke housing assembly for the presence of a "C"-spring. If a "C"-spring is present, remove and discard the spring and replace the index spacer
as prescribed in TSB article number 83-2-6, published 1/25/83.
2.
Remove the choke diaphragm cover by removing the three cover screws (or two screws and one rivet, as appropriate). Discard the screws and the
diaphragm cover. Retain the choke diaphragm spring.
3.
Reposition the diaphragm spring and install the new choke diaphragm cover from the kit. Apply one drop of Loctite #277 adhesive (or equivalent)
to the diaphragm cover screw threads and install screws with washers. Torque screws to 10.6 in.lbs.
4.
Remove choke housing retainer screws and washers and discard. Apply one drop of Loctite #277 adhesive (or equivalent) to the new choke
housing retainer screws and install screws with washers. Torque screws to 21.0 in.lbs. (Use caution to avoid smearing Loctite on any parts within
the choke housing.)
5.
Adjust choke plate pulldown as follows:
a.
Set the fast idle adjusting screw on the high step of the fast idle cam by temporarily opening the throttle lever and rotating the choke bimetal
shaft lever counterclockwise until the choke plates are in the fully closed position.
b.
Apply 17 in. Hg vacuum to the vacuum tube on the choke diaphragm cover. Apply a very light counterclockwise closing force to the choke
bimetal shaft lever.
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