Wagoneer L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1982)
Idle Speed: Adjustments
Curb Idle Speed Adjustment
CAUTION: Apply parking brake and block drive wheels. Place manual transmission in neutral; automatic in drive. Do not accelerate engine.
1. Start engine and allow to reach normal operating temperature. Connect tachometer to engine.
2. Adjust curb idle speed to specifications using curb idle screw. On carburetors with an idle solenoid, proceed as follows:
a. On 2SE carburetors, adjust curb idle speed by turning solenoid idle screw.
b. On BBD and YF carburetors, turn solenoid plunger to adjust. Tighten locknut if used.
c. On 2100, 2150, 4300 and 4350 carburetors, turn hex screw on solenoid carriage to adjust.
d. On all models with idle solenoid, disconnect solenoid wire and adjust curb idle speed using curb idle screw to 500 rpm, then reconnect
solenoid wire.
3. If carburetor is equipped with a dashpot:
a. With throttle at curb idle position, fully depress dashpot stem and measure between step and throttle lever. Clearance should be 0.093 ± 0.015
inch on 6 cylinder engines 093 ± 0.032 inch on 1980 V8 engines and 0.032 inch on 1981-82 engines. If necessary, adjust by loosening locknut
and turning dashpot.
