Maverick and Comet Repair
Fuel System
ANTI-STALL DASHPOT ADJUSTMENT
All Carburetors
Having made sure that the engine idle speed and mixture are correct and that
the engine is at normal operating temperature, loosen the anti-stall dashpot
locking nut (see accompanying illustration). With the throttle held closed,
depress the plunger with a screwdriver blade and measure the clearance
between the throttle lever and the plunger tip. If the clearance is not as
specified in the "Carburetor Adjustments" table, turn the dashpot until the
proper clearance is obtained between the throttle lever and the plunger tip.
After tightening the locking nut, recheck the adjustment.
FAST IDLE CAM INDEX SETTING
Carter YF, YFA, and RBS
1. Position the fast idle screw on the kick-down step of the fast idle
cam against the shoulder of the high step.
2. Adjust by bending the choke plate connecting rod to obtain the specified
clearance between the lower edge of the choke plate and the carburetor bore.
Autolite (Motorcraft) 21 ODD, 2150
1971-72
1. Loosen the choke thermostatic spring housing retaining screws and
position the housing 90° in the rich direction.
2. Position the fast idle speed screw at the kick-down step of the fast idle
cam. This kick- down step is identified by a small "V" stamped in the side
of the casting.
3. Be sure that the fast idle cam is in the kick-down position while
checking or adjusting the fast idle cam clearance. Check the clearance
between the lower edge of the choke plate and the wall of the air horn by
inserting a drill of the specified diameter between them. Adjustment may be
accomplished by turning the fast idle cam adjusting screw clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to decrease the clearance.
4. Set the choke thermostatic spring housing to specifications, and adjust
the anti-stall dashpot, idle speed, and fuel mixture.
1973-77
1. Loosen the choke thermostatic spring housing retaining screws and rotate
the housing 90° in the rich direction.
2. Position the fast idle speed screw or lever on the high step of the cam.
3. Depress the choke pull-down diaphragm against the diaphragm stop screw
thereby placing the choke in the pull-down position.
4. While holding the choke pull-down diaphragm depressed, slightly open the
throttle and allow the fast idle cam to fall.
5. Close the throttle and check the position of the fast idle cam or lever.
When the fast idle cam is adjusted correctly, the screw should contact the
"V" mark on the cam. Adjustment is accomplished by rotating the fast idle
cam adjusting screw as needed.
THROTTLE AND DOWNSHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission
1970
1. Disconnect the throttle return spring.
2. Remove the trunnion and cable at the bellcrank.
3. Hold the transmission linkage in full downshift against the stop.
4. Hold the carburetor throttle lever at wide-open throttle against its
stop.
5. Adjust the trunnion at the bellcrank until the ball stud on the shaft and
the ball stud receiver on the cable align. Then turn the trunnion one full
turn to increase the length.
6. Release the transmission and throttle
linkage to the normal free position, and install the return spring.
1972-77
1. Disconnect the throttle return spring.
2. With the throttle shaft lever held in the wide-open throttle (WOT)
position, and the downshift (kick-down) rod held downward against the
through detent stop, adjust the downshift (kickdown adjusting) screw to
provide a 0.050-0.070 in. clearance on 1971-72 models, and a 0.010-0.080 in.
clearance on 1973-76 models, between the screw and the throttle shaft lever
(arm).
3. Release the carburetor and transmission levers to the free position, and
install the return spring.
Motorcraft Variable
Venturi 2700W
For 1977, Ford's new 2700W (Variable Venturi) carburetor is available on
California cars equipped with the 302 V8. Since the design of this
carburetor differs considerably from the other carburetors in the Ford
lineup, a little theory might be helpful here.
In exterior appearance, the variable venturi carburetor is similar to
conventional carburetors, and like a conventional carburetor, it uses a
normal float and fuel bowl system. However, the similarity ends there. In
place of a normal choke plate and fixed area venturis, the 2700W carburetor
has a pair of small oblong castings in the top of the upper carburetor body
where you would normally expect to see the choke plate. These castings slide
back and forth across the top of the carburetor in response to fuel/air
demands. Their movement is controlled by a spring loaded diaphragm valve
regulated by a vacuum signal taken below the Venturis in the throttle bores.
As the throttle is opened, the strength of the vacuum signal increases,
opening the Venturis and allowing more air to enter the carburetor. Fuel is
admitted into the venturi area by means of tapered metering rods that fit
into the main jets. These rods are attached to the Venturis, and, as the
venturis open or close in response to air demand, the fuel needed to
maintain the proper mixture increases or decreases as the metering rods
slide in die jets. In comparison to a conventional carburetor with fixed
Venturis and a variable air supply, this system provides much more precise
control of die fuel/air supply during all modes of operation. Because of die
variable venturi principle, there are fewer fuel metering systems and fuel
passages. The only auxiliary fuel metering systems required are an idle
trim, accelerator pump (similar to a conventional carburetor), starting
enrichment, and cold running enrichment.
NOTE: Adjustment, assembly and disassembly of this carburetor require a
number of special tools which are available only from your Ford dealer. Do
not attempt to adjust or rebuild the carburetor without first purchasing the
special tools.
