What is this thing on my 83 Ford Ranger? What does it do?
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It has the 2.8 v6 and Motocraft carb. The device in question moves the pushrod against the throttle and won't let my idle come down below around1100. I adjusted it so the pushrod was in the full in position and the truck seemed to run much better, however it would come out and keep my idle even higher. I unplugged it and the truck ran great, but still seemed idle a bit higher than normal, even with my curb idle screw all the way out and the choke fully open.
How should I set it?
What is the proper adjustment?
Can I just remove it? I don't have a visual smog inspection in my state so that is not an issue. Will it reduce gas mileage? Right now I am sure it isn't helping to have an idle of 1100...
TIA
Carl