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HIGH, ROUGH, UNSTABLE IDLE VACUUM LEAK

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1982-83 'F' Series and 1982-84 'Y' Series With 5.0L (Codes 7, S) and 5.7L (Code 8) crossfire Injection Engines

A high idle, rough or unstable idle condition may be caused by vacuum leaks at the TBI cover plate to inlet gasket area on crossfire injection engines.

When this occurs, check the entire area of the TBI cover plate gasket for vacuum leaks.

If leaks are detected, remove the cover plate and gasket, replace the gasket (P/N 14044605), reinstall the cover plate, finger start the attaching bolts and studs and tighten to 20-34 N.m (15-25 ft. lbs.).

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