Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 448

6 M - 2 4 E N G IN E FUEL
Fig. K 2 -C h o k e C oil R od, 2 B b l. C a rb . V -8
TEST BEFORE INSTALLATION
It is good shop practice to fill the carburetor bowl before
installing the carburetor. This reduces the strain on the
starting motor and battery and reduces the possibility of
backfiring while attempting to start the engine. A fuel
pump clamped to the vench, a small supply of fuel and
the necessary fittings enable the carburetor to be filled
and the operation of the float and intake needle and seat
Fig. K 3 -C h o k e Coil R od, 4 M V R o c h e s te r
to be checked. Operate the throttle lever several times
and check the discharge from the pum p jets before
installing the carburetor.
INSTALLATION
1. Be certain throttle body and intake manifold
sealing surfaces are clean.
2. Install new carburetor to m anifold flange gasket or
insulator (as required).
TORQUE BOLTS (4)
TO 14 FT. LBS.
INSULATOR
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL