Wagoneer V8-360 5.9L VIN N 2-bbl (1983)
Idle Speed: Adjustments
Curb Idle Speed Adjustment
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 equipped with idle solenoid, turn hex screw on solenoid carriage to
adjust.
3.
On models equipped with idle solenoid, disconnect solenoid wire and adjust curb idle speed using curb idle screw to 500 RPM, then reconnect
solenoid wire.
4.
If carburetor is equipped with dashpot, place throttle at curb idle position, then fully depress dashpot stem and measure clearance between step and
throttle lever. Clearance should be .032 inch. If necessary, adjust by loosening lock nut and turning dash pot.
