1986 Chevy Spectrum setting the idle speed

Tiny
KOOKY
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  • 1986 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
Where is the idle screw(or whatever) and/or how do I set the idle speed?
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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IDLE SPEED

Engine must be at normal operating temperature. Adjust idle speed with air cleaner installed, all air intake system hoses connected, all vacuum lines and emission control wiring connected, air conditioning off, electric cooling fan disconnected and transaxle in Neutral. Ensure some slack exists in accelerator cable and all accessories are off.

On Spectrum, disconnect and plug the following: Distributor vacuum line, canister purge line, EGR vacuum line, and ITC valve vacuum line.
Connect timing light and tachometer to engine. Ensure valve adjustment and ignition timing are set to specifications. Set idle speed to specifications by turning idle speed adjusting screw.

Set it at 1K rpm


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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 3:07 PM

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