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Dashpot Adjustment

Warm engine to normal operating temperature and attach tachometer. Increase engine speed to 4000 RPM and slowly decrease engine speed while observing dashpot rod. Rod should contact throttle lever at specified RPM. See DASHPOT SPECIFICATIONS table. If necessary, loosen dashpot lock nut and adjust dashpot to correct position. Tighten lock nut and retest.

DASHPOT SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) RPM
Miata 2350-2650
Protege
SOHC 2500-2900
DOHC 2800-3200
323 2800-3200
(1) Engine speed during deceleration when throttle lever contacts dashpot.