Airflow Sensor Plate: Notes
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- Check basic adjustment of sensor plate lever. With fuel distributor removed from airflow sensor housing, measure distance between roller on sensor plate lever and contact points of fuel distributor on top of airflow sensor housing.NOTE: Always check sensor plate lever adjustment if fuel distributor or airflow sensor has been replaced.
- Use a depth gauge or vernier caliper for measuring distance. See Fig 1. Distance should be .74-.75" (18.9-19.1 mm). If distance is out of specified range, correct it with adjustment of mixture screw.