Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
5.
Proceed to take a pressure gauge reading.
a.
Bring the transaxle to normal operating temperature (about equal to 15-20 miles of city driving).
b.
Tap the accelerator pedal to allow the engine to return to curb idle.
c.
Hold the gauge in a vertical position.
d.
Read and record the TV pressure as indicated. (The TV pressure specification is 12-16 psi.)
Figure 2
6.
If the pressure is not within specification, proceed as follows:
a.
Turn off the engine.
b.
Unclip the TV cable from the right hand side of the intake manifold.
c.
Locate the throttle body primary lever, Figure 2.
d.
Rotate, by hand, the lever to the wide open position, then release.
e.
Install the cable on the intake manifold clip at the top position.
7.
Start the engine and check the curb idle with the transaxle in the park position.
8.
Check to see if the gauge reading is between 12-16 psi. Proceed as follows:
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If the pressure is less than 12 psi, go to step 10.
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If the pressure is greater than 16 psi, go to step 9.
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If the pressure is between 12-16 psi, stop engine and remove gauge. Install TV port plug and tighten to 6-11 ft.lbs. (8-16 N-m) and reinstall
the air cleaner assembly.
9.
If the pressure is greater than 16 psi, proceed as follows:
a.
Turn off the engine.
b.
While carefully wiggling the white threaded shank on the TV cable adjustment, push the shank toward the throttle body or the rear of the
engine compartment.
c.
Try to move the shank one tooth at a time. (A one tooth movement is equivalent to about two and one half psi reduction in TV pressure.)
