2.0L ('83-'88) Can i run with the vapor purge valve disconnected?

[Derekzee]

Is the vapor purge valve important to keep? Or can I delete it? I accidentally broke the wire off it and the engine idles waaaaay better without it on. 1984 ford ranger 2.0l. (I replaced the old one because it was clicking and the new one was doing the same thing. The wire came unattached while I was moving it to the side and the engine instantly began idling smoothly)

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Well. It's important.

Something something disconnected vapor purge your truck is now on fire.

I can't remember how it all goes together, but I remember reading it can happen.

I'd fix it. Or install a halon system. YMMV.