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by **CAJUN 93** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:41 pm

i installed the 366 spring in my truck sunday. when i un-did the throttle lever on top of the pump, it jumped up and off before i had a chance to check the tick marks. after the spring swap (interesting to say the least). i turned the shaft about where i thought it should be and cranked the truck. moved it around till i got an idle and stuck the lever over it. well, i apparently got it one tooth off, cause on order to lower the idle to 700-800 i had to back the idle screw almost all the way out (only about 2 threads sticking out on the lever side). idles fine, runs like a wildcat.

now my question. will having it one tooth off damage anything or allow throttle to stick (over center?). it runs fine. i can take the linkage back of without much problem, but if it aint gonna cause any damage, it'll stay where it is.

thanks in advance
daryl

PS.. i replaced the stock worn throttle bushings (back on the pivot where the cable hooks) with mopar part#4425053 list $1.95 ea. you wouldn't believe the difference in throttle feel. highly recomment this cheap repair for high mileage trucks

by **KTA** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:07 pm

If you have a really turned up pump and install the spring you will have to back the idle screw down, it wont hurt anything and you probably got the shaft back on correctly. My pump doesnt have any effective idle or high speed screws I have them turned out so far. :twisted: