Cruise Control: Adjustments

Fig. 9 Speed Control lock-in screw adjustment:

LOCK-IN SCREW ADJUSTMENT
Lock-in accuracy will be affected by poor engine performance (need for tuneup), loaded gross weight of car (trailering), improper slack in control cable. After the foregoing items have been considered and the speed sags or drops more than 2 to 3 mph when the speed control is activated, the lock-in adjusting screw should be turned counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn per one mph correction required.
If a speed increase of more than 2 to 3 mph occurs, the lock-in adjusting screw should be turned clockwise 1/4 turn per one mph correction required. This adjustment must not exceed two turns in either direction or damage to the unit may occur.

Fig. 10 Speed Control servo cable throttle adjustment:

THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Optimum servo performance is obtained with a given amount of freeplay in the throttle control cable. To obtain proper freeplay, insert a 1/16 inch diameter pin between forward end of slot in cable end of carburetor linkage pin (hair pin clip removed from linkage pin). With choke in full open position and carburetor at curb idle, pull cable back toward dash panel without moving carburetor linkage until all freeplay is removed. Tighten cable clamp bolt to 45 inch pounds, remove 1/16 inch pin and install hair pin clip.



BRAKE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen switch bracket.
2. Insert a .130 inch spacer gauge between brake pushrod and switch with pedal in free position.
3. Push switch bracket assembly toward brake pushrod until plunger is fully depressed and switch contacts spacer.
4. Tighten bracket bolt to 75 inch lbs. and remove spacer.