Power System 2Gc, 2Ge; Pump System 2Gc, 2Ge; Fuel Filter Replacement; Idle Stop Solenoid Assembly (If Used) - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
6C-27
MANIFOLD VACUUM
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RESTRICTIONS
W E L L
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471 0
Fig.
6C-46 Power System 2GC
P U M P
D U R A T I O N
S P R I N G ,
P U M P PLUNGER
w \
.
P U M P J E T S
RETAINER
r - 2
.
P U M P
4
D I S C H A R G E
CHECK BALL
I
P O W E R V A L V E
P U M P
R E T U R N
SPRING
3074
I
Fig.
6C-47 Pump System 2GE
P U M P
DURATION
CHECK BALL
I
INLET CHEC'K
BALL
Fig.
6C-48 Pump System 2GC
8. Adjust idle speeds.
9. Install air cleaner.
Fuel Filter Replacement
A plugged fuel filter will restrict fuel flow into
carburetor and will result in a loss of engine power.
UPPER CHOKE
LEVER
CHOKE SHAFT
V A C U U M
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/LEVER
BREAK LINK,
+*d
FILTER
1
C A M
, - \ -
PURGE
UNLOADER TANG
INLET
CHECK BALL
3052
Fig.
6C-49 Choke System 2GE
1. Disconnect fuel line connection at inlet fuel filter nut.
2. Remove inlet fuel filter nut from carburetor.
3. Remove filter and spring.
4. Install spring and filter element in carburetor with
hole in filter toward nut.
5. Install new gasket on inlet fitting nut and install nut
in carburetor and tighten securely.
6. Install fuel line and tighten connector.
Idle Stop Solenoid Assembly (If Used)
C A U T I 0 N
:
The electrically operated idle stop
solenoid should be removed from the float bowl for
complete carburetor disassembly and should not
be immersed ~n any type o f carburetor cleaner.
To remove the idle stop solenoid assembly, bend back
the retaining tabs on lockwasher; then remove large nut
which retains the stop solenoid to the carburetor bracket. It
is not necessary to remove the bracket from the float bowl
assembly unless replacement of the bracket is necessary.
Adjust idle speeds after solenoid replacement.
UNIT OVERHAUL
GENERAL
The procedures below apply to the complete overhaul
with the carburetor removed from the engine.
However, in many cases service adjustments of
individual systems may be completed without removing the
carburetor from the engine. (Refer to "On-Car Service").
A complete carburetor overhaul includes disassembly,
thorough cleaning, inspection and replacement of all gaskets,
diaphragms, seals and worn or damaged parts.
DISASSEMBLY
Air Horn
1. Mount carburetor on holding fixture.
2. Remove bowl vent valve cover and gasket by removing
two attaching screws.

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