Notices
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Early Eighties Bullnose Ford Truck

Mystery Plug

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:20 PM
  #1  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
Mystery Plug

Wanting to know if anyone can help out with what this plug may go to
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:22 PM
  #2  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
Here you go Gary! Think i got it fugured out. Posting from my iPad didn't make it as user friendly as i had hoped. Once again thanks for the warm welcome. New to the site and learning, guess we all have a learning curve just didn't know mine was that sharp. I do apologize
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:30 PM
  #3  
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
No problem! That plug goes to the solenoid to purge the vapor canister, where gas fumes from the tank and the air cleaner are stored. When the engine is running the solenoid opens a valve and the fumes are sucked into the intake and burned.

You can see the circuit for it on Page 53 here: Carburetor Circuits - ???Gary's Garagemahal. Yes, that isn't for your engine, but the circuit is essentially the same.

But, my guess is that whomever installed the itty bitty air cleaner also removed the wiring. So, you may not have anywhere to plug it.

By the way, this was posted from my iPad. But I absolutely refuse to use the mobile view.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:48 PM
  #4  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
So would the other side of that plug be on the air cleaner?
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:49 PM
  #5  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
The factory one of coarse... I'm planning on making a trip to parts world in Roosevelt ok and am going to try to get what I need to get this back to factory
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:00 PM
  #6  
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
No, the other part of the circuit would be in the engine wiring harness. Look for a plug with a red/yellow wire hanging loose.

As for the air cleaner, you can read my thoughts about them here: Air Cleaners - ???Gary's Garagemahal. The short version is that you need to find one from a salvage.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:01 PM
  #7  
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Wait! Where are you? Roosevelt, OK? I had to look it up on the map, but are you down there the other side of OKC?
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:05 PM
  #8  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
I'm in SW ok. Lawton ok. Roosevelt was a huge help when I was redoing my 84 f150 a few year back. If you have never been to Roosevelt you need to check it out. Google earth it and look how huge it is. Very reasonable on prices
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:18 PM
  #9  
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
It looks like the whole town is a salvage! Hmmm. I'm looking for a black mesh weave radio bezel with the bright bead on it. I wonder if they have one.

By the way, I'm having the Okie FTE get-together in September here at my place in Skiatook.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:53 PM
  #10  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
I'll be going there the first week of may. Send me a pic of the kind you want I will look around for you. It's a "you pull the part yard" so even they even don't know what all they have. You tell them the year make and model and they point you to the part of town they are in. The old high school is full of engines ands transmissions and there is an old gas station that is full of grilles and front ends. It's crazy. Like I said worth the drive. When I go I will for sure take pics of the Ford truck sections and post them so everyone can have an idea of what they have.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:54 PM
  #11  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
Also I've never been to Skiatook. If schedule permits I'll be sure to make it.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:56 PM
  #12  
vjsimone's Avatar
vjsimone
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,182
Likes: 15
From: Somewhere n North America
Originally Posted by Cojamo83
I'm in SW ok. Lawton ok. Roosevelt was a huge help when I was redoing my 84 f150 a few year back. If you have never been to Roosevelt you need to check it out. Google earth it and look how huge it is. Very reasonable on prices
In the case anyone is wondering; This is a; "1985 f150 with a 300 and a spd manual. "


Hey, I lived in Lawton, when posted @ Ft. Sill......
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:58 PM
  #13  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
Lawton is a heck of a place to call home...
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 10:59 PM
  #14  
Cojamo83's Avatar
Cojamo83
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, OK
Yeah sorry 1985 f150 300 with a 4 spd manual farm truck. Trying to get it back to a daily driver. Still learning this forum thing.
 
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2017 | 11:00 PM
  #15  
Gary Lewis's Avatar
Gary Lewis
FTE Legend
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Originally Posted by Cojamo83
I'll be going there the first week of may. Send me a pic of the kind you want I will look around for you. It's a "you pull the part yard" so even they even don't know what all they have. You tell them the year make and model and they point you to the part of town they are in. The old high school is full of engines ands transmissions and there is an old gas station that is full of grilles and front ends. It's crazy. Like I said worth the drive. When I go I will for sure take pics of the Ford truck sections and post them so everyone can have an idea of what they have.
I'll post a pic of the instrument bezel tomorrow, and that's what I'm wanting to match. Thanks!
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:15 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE