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)