Monte,
Yes the arm should touch the button. That is the fast idle cam. It will
push in when the choke is "off". It is good if yours is working, that
means that the choke pulloff is OK. One problem could be with the gasket
or the internals of the choke itself. I don't know of any way to confirm
that it is not worn out short of replacing it. I'm sure a new one would
be very expensive.
Double check that the heater is properly adjusted to completely pull off
the choke. If you haven't done it, index the spring according to John
Twist's instructions. They used to be online but I don't know if they
still are. (I understand his book is very useful) At least that way you
will know the choke is being sufficiently pulled off.
Steve B
On Mon, 6 May 2002 23:22:26 -0500 "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
writes:
> Steve,
> The 22 MPG were all highway miles at 60-70 MPH. I dismantled the
> carb a few
> months ago and replaced float and dismantled the autochoke and
> checked it
> also. Set all clearances according to the Haynes Carb manual.
> How do you know if the needle and seat are working properly? When
> the car is
> warm and the auto choke is off, should the fast idle arm be pushing
> in the
> little button on the outside at all, or should the arm not be
> touching this
> button? This is what I'm wondering is if the choke is on a little.
> The car
> runs great thought.
> Thanks,
>
> Monte 79B, 67B, and 74 1/2 parts car
> Kahoka, MO USA
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