4
Fig.
4-42
Fuel
outlet
hose
Fuel
container
Fig.
4-43
•
4:
13
.
'§\-'
\
~Smm
(I .7.i.
0.2uil
Pressure
gaug
Fuel
inlet
line
to
carburetor
4-8-2.
Checking Accelerator
Linkage
Check the accelerator pedal position.
The accelerator pedal should be lower than brake
pedal as follows.
Accelerator pedal
height:
45
±
5
mm
(1
.7
±
0.2
in)
Adjust the accelerator pedal
he
ight as follows,
if
nec-
cessary.
1.
Position the first idle cam so
as
not
to
co
nta
ct
the
cam select arm
as
shown in figure.
2.
Check the free play
of
the cable
at
the carburetor.
It
should be
1
-
3
mm
(0.04 -
0.12
in).
If
the free
play
is
not within the specifications, adjust by the
adjust
nut
@
on the cylinder head cover.
3.
Depress the accelerator pedal all the way down
to
the floor and check to see
that
the throttle valves
are wide open.
If
necessary, adjust the stopper
bolt@
4-C.
FUEL
PUMP
4-C-1.
Testing
Fuel
Pump
The tests are performed with the pump installed on
the car.
Before the tests, make sure the fuel filter has been
changed with the recommended maintenance mileage
interval.
When
in doubt, install a new filter.
a.
Pressure test
I.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Disconnect the
fuel inlet line at the carburetor.
Use
care
to
prevent
combustion due
to
fuel spillage.
2.
Co
nnect a pressure ga
uge
, a restri
ctor
and flexible
hoses between the fuel line and the carbure
to
r.
3.
Position the flexible hose and restrictor so
that
the
fuel can be discharged
into
a suitable, graduated
container.
4.
Before taking a pressure reading, turn the
ig
nition
switch
on
and vent the system
into
the container
by opening the hose restrictor momentarily.
5.
Close the hose restrictor, allow the pressure
to
stabilize, and note the reading.
If
the reading
is
not
within the specification, and
the fuel lines and filter are in satisfactory condition,
the pump
is
damaged and should be replaced.
Jf the pump pressure is within the specifications,
perform the test for volume.
Standard pre
ss
ure
0.
20
-
0.25
kg/cml
(2.8
-
3.6
lb
/
in
l)
b.
Vo
lume
test
Turn the ignition switch on, open the hose restrictor
and expel the
fuel
into
the container.
Vo
lume
More than
800
cc
(0.8
U.S. quart,
0.7
Imp.
quart) within one minute
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