LN7 L4-098 1.6L VIN 4 2-bbl (1982)
Fast Idle Cam: Customer Interest
Engine - Erratic Idle Speeds
Article No:
82-15-8
07/30/82
Erratic Idle Speeds (1.6L Engine)
Ford
1981-82 All Escort, EXP
Lincoln-mercury
1981-82 All LYNX, LN7
Warning:
This Modification Is Authorized Only For The Listed Engines. Performing This Modification On Other Engine Calibrations Is Unauthorized And
Could Create Liability Under Applicable Federal Or Local Laws.
Erratic engine idle speeds on 1981-82 1.6 liter engines may be caused by a mispositioned or improperly adjusted carburetor fast idle cam spring and can
be serviced in the following manner.
1.
Remove the carburetor from the vehicle as outlined in the 1982 Escort/Lynx Powertrain Shop Manual -Group 24-13.
2.
Remove the choke cap, retaining ring, and index spacer, and retain.
Figure 9
3.
Disconnect the choke overcenter spring from the top post (Figure 9).