Author Topic: Fast idle cam kickdown on 7041267  (Read 15 times)

Offline 71silverstar

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Fast idle cam kickdown on 7041267
« on: January 20, 2025, 04:03:43 PM »
I've got an operational question regarding the fast idle cam.
I've got 7041267 on a 71 T/A. 
Is the cam supposed to fall on its own as the choke warms?
Or are you supposed to have to tap the throttle to release the pressure from the cam follower on the fast idle cam steps?
I've seen a couple manuals that say the engine should slow down as it warms...BUT, that might be on newer carbs.  I don't see any mechanism other than gravity that would help push that cam down as the choke coil lever pulls down.
Thx!

Offline Kenth

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Re: Fast idle cam kickdown on 7041267
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:24:11 AM »
Tap the throttle and the fast idle cam will fall on its own in steps during engine heat up.