throttle solenoid
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throttle solenoid
So ive been trying to fix some the issues with my wiring in the engine compartment. When I bought the truck there were wires coiled up attached to nothing. the last one I'm having an issue with is the blue wire, which from diagrams seems to attach to the throttle solenoid. I recently bought a Holley 4160 and dont have the previous carb any longer. My questions are: What does it do? Where would it be located? Do I need it?
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So ive been trying to fix some the issues with my wiring in the engine compartment. When I bought the truck there were wires coiled up attached to nothing. the last one I'm having an issue with is the blue wire, which from diagrams seems to attach to the throttle solenoid. I recently bought a Holley 4160 and dont have the previous carb any longer. My questions are: What does it do? Where would it be located? Do I need it?
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The "other" site shows a diagrahm of a 1972. Not 1971. Judging from it as long as your engine shuts off without dieseling you don't need it.
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Should be. Since power comes directly from the ignition switch that tells me the solenoid is energized when switch is "on". AKA engine running. The solenoid energized would keep the throttle linkage at the correctly adjusted idle. When the switch is turned off the solenoid would de-energize and lower the throttle linkage to a real low idle to help shut off.
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Got a hold of my father in law, he actually knew what it was. the way he explained it was that if i had A/C, which I don't, and i came to a stop, the solenoid would engage and kick up the RPM's to keep the A/C pumping. So im just going to coil it back up and leave it be.
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Got a hold of my father in law, he actually knew what it was. the way he explained it was that if i had A/C, which I don't, and i came to a stop, the solenoid would engage and kick up the RPM's to keep the A/C pumping. So im just going to coil it back up and leave it be.
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Got a hold of my father in law, he actually knew what it was. the way he explained it was that if i had A/C, which I don't, and i came to a stop, the solenoid would engage and kick up the RPM's to keep the A/C pumping. So im just going to coil it back up and leave it be.
Apparently, it is used for the same purpose in different applications.
Which engine are you using?
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My 72 F-100, 302, T-18, and no A/C had a throttle solenoid. It was an anti-dieseling device and also used for A/C. An explanatory article here:
http://mustangtimes.net/31-12/pg54.pdf
Pony Carburetors uses them for restoration purposes, but not as a performance device. I believe it was an early emissions device.
http://mustangtimes.net/31-12/pg54.pdf
Pony Carburetors uses them for restoration purposes, but not as a performance device. I believe it was an early emissions device.
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Everybody is right, they are used for both purposes, however your's was used as an anti diesel solinoid acording to the wiring diagram as Jeff said... So as long as your engine shuts off when you turn off the key, you don't need it.
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Everybody is right, they are used for both purposes, however your's was used as an anti diesel solinoid acording to the wiring diagram as Jeff said... So as long as your engine shuts off when you turn off the key, you don't need it.
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Hi, ND:
Actually, the 1970 "Master Wiring Diagram" schematic I was referring to doesn't show the additional information you've indicated. Where are you getting that information from?
Also, including the additional information only validates the point I was trying to make, so making the correction is moot.
Actually, the 1970 "Master Wiring Diagram" schematic I was referring to doesn't show the additional information you've indicated. Where are you getting that information from?
Also, including the additional information only validates the point I was trying to make, so making the correction is moot.
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Hi, ND:
While your information may be accurate, adding those terms to my statement made my statement false.
Next time you make a correction, consider making an additional statement with an additional citation.
While your information may be accurate, adding those terms to my statement made my statement false.
Next time you make a correction, consider making an additional statement with an additional citation.
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