Throttle Body Adjustment

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DavidE9
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Throttle Body Adjustment

Post by DavidE9 »

Hello,
Ive looked in the Tech FAQ and read a few posts on the topic:

https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=137817
https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=63315

I dont understand how loosening the 10mm nut on the throttle body lets me adjust the throttle plate clearance. In my video below, it looks like it adjust a "stopping plate" for full throttle, but nothing else. What am I missing here ?

https://www.icloud.com/photos/#089t9Iw5 ... KAUXeoQw7g

TIA
MLastovo
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Re: Throttle Body Adjustment

Post by MLastovo »

David,
You just successfully troubleshot an/some issue(s) in order to pass the dreaded CA SMOG Program.
What is your motivation to go tinkering with stuff?

Inquiring minds want to know,
D.
DavidE9
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Re: Throttle Body Adjustment

Post by DavidE9 »

Ha !

After I plugged all the vacuum leaks, replaced the O2 sensor, and cleaned the ICV for our friends a CARB, it idles like crap. So Im retracing my steps to figure out what I broke. But of course, one rabbit hole leads to another....
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