Metering rod adjustment??
02-22-2004, 11:50 PM
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Metering rod adjustment??
Evening All,
I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
Then turn in a 1 full turn.
The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
Then turn in a 1 full turn.
The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:23 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Hi Paul,
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:23 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Hi Paul,
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:23 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Hi Paul,
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Evening All,
> I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA. Jeep
> is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger then
> to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> Then turn in a 1 full turn.
>
> The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet orifice.
> Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better sence
> due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:53 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Thanks Bill,
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:53 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Thanks Bill,
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 12:53 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
Thanks Bill,
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
overlooking something.
--
Thanks Always !!!
Paul '75 CJ5 258
Vail, CO.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40398E65.7230D46A@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> The metering rod is like a power jet of a normal carburetor. So,
> cruising, under full vacuum, the rod would pulled as far down in the
> jet as possible, so you would want it be not totally bottomed out, so
> screw the adjustment so it will back it off. Push the diaphragm shaft
> down, nothing else. The metering rod is number fifty for others
> interested: http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw01.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Paul Brogren wrote:
> >
> > Evening All,
> > I'm doing a rebuild on my Carter 1 bbl carb. I got the kit from NAPA.
Jeep
> > is a '75 CJ5 258. I am getting conflicting adjustments for the metering
> > rod. The NAPA kit instructions say to bottom out the diaphram plunger
then
> > to turn the adjusting screw until it comes in contact with the linkage.
> > Then turn in a 1 full turn.
> >
> > The conflict is with my Chiltons book. The Chiltons says to push the
> > diaphram down until the Metering rod comes in contact) with the jet
orifice.
> > Then to turn in 1 turn. The chiltons instructions seem to make better
sence
> > due to the fact that if it was the other way my adjusting screw would be
> > completely turned in with no adjustment left. Please send your views.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 01:23 AM
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
It may be the wrong kit, I can't imagine a need for an adjustment
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 01:23 AM
#9
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
It may be the wrong kit, I can't imagine a need for an adjustment
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
02-23-2004, 01:23 AM
#10
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Re: Metering rod adjustment??
It may be the wrong kit, I can't imagine a need for an adjustment
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
unless every kit manufacturer has a different idea of what the diaphragm
rod length should be. God how I hate Carters, even their AFB!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Paul Brogren wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill,
> I did push that diaphram (only) to bottomed out position, but when I adjust
> the screw to accomodate this position against the linkage, the set screw is
> threaded all the way. No adjustment left. I find that odd. I tried
> shimming with washer, but It doesn't seem to help. I'm obviously
> overlooking something.
>
> --
> Thanks Always !!!
> Paul '75 CJ5 258
> Vail, CO.
