323 L4-1600 1597cc (1986)
Dashpot: Testing and Inspection
Dashpot
Fig. 16 Dash pot adjustment.
1.
Push dashpot rod with finger and ensure rod goes into dashpot slowly Fig. 16.
2.
Release finger and ensure rod comes out quickly.
3.
If rod does not function as described, adjust as follows:
a. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and run at idle.
b. Connect tachometer to engine.
c. Increase engine speed to 3000 RPM on 1986---87 models or 3500 RPM on 1988 non-turbo models.
d. Slowly decrease engine speed and ensure dashpot rod contacts lever at 2650---2950 RPM on all 1986---87 models and 1988 non-turbo
models w/manual transaxle, at 2500---3100 RPM on 1988 non-turbo models w/automatic transaxle, or at 1850---2150 RPM on 1988 turbo
models.
e. Adjust by loosening locknut and turning dashpot.
