Karl Wolz wrote:

> Stuart,
>
> Although it is easier to adjust the switch with the TB removed, it's quite
> possible to adjust it in situ.  All you need are long-handled 3mm allen
> wrenches and either a good ear or a digitool (really makes the job easier).
>
> One thing to look out for is a warped adjusting plate, which will reset you
> adjustment as you tighten the set screw, kinda like a cheap set of points.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart MacMillan" <macmillan@HOME.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 12:44 PM
> Subject: Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
>
> > You need to remove the throttle body with switch to adjust it, trust me
> > on this, and have a set of metric allen wrenches ready, I don't  know
> > the size.
> >
> > Check it first with an ohm meter before you go to the trouble though.
> > If you have good hearing you can hear the click at full throttle and
> > closed throttle as you move the linkage.
> > --
> > Stuart MacMillan
> > Seattle
> >
> > '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1
> > '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969)
> > '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly)
> >
> > Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM):
> > '72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
> > '64 MGB (Son's)
> >
> > Stripped and gone but their parts live on:
> > '68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT

I have a set of extra long SAE Craftsman allen wrenches that I got from Sears.
I'm not sure if they sell the long ones in metric.

Larry A.