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Linkage Adjustment

Adjust bead chain to obtain 1/16"-1/4" actuator arm free travel when engine is at hot idle speed. On vehicles with idle stop solenoids, perform this adjustment with ignition switch in the "ON" position.

Fig 1: Engine Compartment Speed Control Components For Granada And Monarch V8 (Thunderbird, Ltd Ii, And Cougar With 302" Engine Is Similar)
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Fig 2: Engine Compartment Speed Control Components For Continental Mark V (Lincoln Continental Is Similar)
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Fig 3: Engine Compartment Speed Control Components For Granada And Monarch Six Cylinder Engine
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