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Boost Pressure Adjustments

To adjust boost pressure, remove wire seal and circlip from regulator control arm and detach diaphragm lever. Loosen lock nut on lever and rotate lever end in appropriate direction. See CHARGE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT chart.

Fig 1: Adjusting Charge Pressure Regulator
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CHARGE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Gauge Reading While Driving - Bar Rotate Lever
.23 3 Clockwise
.24 2.5 Clockwise
.25 2 Clockwise
.26 1.5 Clockwise
.27-.33 Correct Setting
.34 1 Counterclockwise
.35-.36 1.5 Counterclockwise
.37 2 Counterclockwise
.38 2.5 Counterclockwise
.39-.40 13 Counterclockwise