Mustang L4-140 2.3L VIN A 1-bbl (1983)
Choke Thermostat/Heater: Customer Interest
Choke - Hard Cold Start/Poor Driveaway
Article No. 84-10-12
HARD START COLD, AND POOR DRIVEAWAY - 2.3L
FORD 1983-84 MUSTANG, LTD, FAIRMONT
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-84 CAPRI, MARQUIS, ZEPHYR
CALIBRATIONS: 3-06B-R02, 3-06H-R00, 4-06H-R10
Hard start cold and poor driveaway can be improved by installing a new choke index baffle plate.
1.
Remove the choke cap.
2.
Remove and discard the original "yellow" choke index baffle plate.
3.
Install a new "black" choke index baffle plate E3PZ- 9A539-B (Carter Number 186-8500). This change resets the choke to 4NR instead of
the original 2NR.
4.
Reinstall the original choke cap.
5.
Remove and discard the choke pulldown diaphragm (motor).
6.
Install a new choke pulldown diaphragm (motor), Carter-Weber part number 202-W3S.
7.
Reset the choke plate pulldown opening to .240 inches using the procedure in the Shop Manual, Engine/Emissions Diagnostics, Volume H or
HC, Section 4.
Obtain an Authorized Modifications decal and list the date, dealer number and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent
to the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications decal. Clean the area, install the decal and
cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E3PZ-9A539-E
Baffle Plate
C
E3PZ-9J549-B
Diaphragm
W
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP9510G83
TIME:
0.6 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9510 Code: F5