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Originally Posted by Davidf

Happy for you that you got it working. So, the solenoid was factory on your '72. A/c or no? And, you have the starting instructions on the visor. I wonder if trucks with the factory solenoid are the only trucks with the instructions on the visor (because of the warm start procedure).

Anyway, I also noticed the placement of your throttle return spring...is that factory. Seems to me it is placing a large side load on your throttle shaft which will wear the bore out faster. I always try to ensure the return spring is in line with the throttle cable to minimize radial loads on the throttle shaft.

That is the factory setup, and yes, you are right about the wear. Millions of them are made that way, including my truck. I have bronze(?) bushings in the throttle body now.