NOTE: Remove the spare tire and the air cleaner assembly from
the engine compartment to gain access to the various components of the engine
modifications system.
- Detach the vacuum hoses from the distributor retard unit, carburetor by-pass
servo diaphragm, automatic choke main diaphragm (if so equipped), and the
intake manifold.
- Remove the bolts which secure the vacuum control valve to the intake manifold.
- Lift the valve assembly off the manifold. On 1972–73 models, the air
damper (accumulator) is connected to the valve bracket and can be removed
at the same time.
- When installing the valve, be sure to route the vacuum hoses correctly.
| Fig. 1: Cutaway view of vacuum control valve
|
- Disconnect the lead which runs to the anti–dieseling solenoid.
- Remove the 3 screws which secure the solenoid to the carburetor.
- Carefully remove the solenoid assembly from the carburetor.
- Disconnect the solenoid electrical lead.
- Unscrew the solenoid assembly.
- Remove it, complete with gasket from the carburetor body.
- Be sure to install the gasket before installing the solenoid assembly.
WARNING
Be careful not to confuse the servo diaphragm with the choke diaphragm used
on 1974 and later carburetors.
- Remove the vacuum hose from the servo diaphragm.
- Remove the 3 screws that attach the diaphragm to the carburetor.
- Remove the servo diaphragm.
- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.