EEC question

[fordracing121]

I bought a 84 bronco II and it has neither canister purge solenoid or a Carb. Float Bowl vent solenoid, Does it need these things to run right or can I plug some stuff off... Oklahoma has inspections anymore so I free to do what I wish!!! Such That Cali!
And If I need them where can I buy Them!?!?!
Thanks Everyone
Justin

 

[skippy]

napa,#crb22109.$62.99,it's on my list too.

 

[fordracing121]

so's that mean I need to work??

 

[fordracing121]

it... do I need it to work??

 

[skippy]

sorry,just answering the where to get portion of the question.mine is out because it is shorted and blows the fuse.i have a small hose in it's place until i get a new one,no difference in the way mine runs, closed or connected.i'll let others guide you on the need to keep it for emisions.

 

[fordracing121]

Is that the bowl vent??

 

[skippy]

yes,top front of carb,hose runs down to canister.

 

[enginepaul]

You need all parts in working order for the factory emissions to work properly. I am in California and need all original stuff. When it runs right, it's great. When it doesn't; I need lots of time and money.
If you can get away with a DuraSpark ignition, do it.

 

[fordracing121]

seems like a lot to do! I just want this thing to run

 

[enginepaul]

"I just want this thing to run"
Then pull codes and see what needs to be done and if it;s worth it to you. When these engines run, they run a long, long time - but the cost and effort is up to you.

 

[Forcus]

seems like a lot to do! I just want this thing to run

I understand what you are saying bud. The emissions cr*p is a rat's nest at best (though not the worst I have seen... try an 80's RX7 especially the turbo's).

Both of those should be emissions only devices. However, there may be the side effect of a check engine light if they are removed. My advice is, if it is running fine and you are not getting a CE light, don't worry about it.

Personally I am going to rewire / rehose mine, for fun, and to make it easier to work on. So nothing will be "open".

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I dunno about California (they may be different) but RBV's elsewhere didn't get CEL until '88 or '89, long after the 2.8 died so no matter what it shouldn't come on.

 

[skippy]

seems like a lot to do! I just want this thing to run

try not to get frustrated,there is alot to do on any vehicle w/emisions systems.take each step one by one,use the tech manual and go slow.submit your problems here and we'll get you through it.i can not and will not just come out and say disable the emisions as this is illegal.there is a good bit of info on conversions in the tech lab.i used the vacuum diagram under my hood and the tech library to verify proper routing of vacuum hoses,they are color coded and very well marked on the drawing.you will need the purge solenoid for emmisions,the napa part i indicated earlier.there is another for the canister that is routed to behind the carb.i will try to get pictures this saturday or sooner of my engine and the routing for you.hang in there,this isn't rps,we will get you through this.skip dog.

 

[fordracing121]

Alright thanks guys.. Robbied is sending me pics but dial up sucks and i got to wait till i get to work to see them

 

[RobbieD]

I'm sorry, man. I'm in the same boat- dialup at home, and good internet service at work. What I sent you today was the best vacuum line diagram I could find. I'll try to get the actual pictures taken of my 2.8L truck engine compartment tomorrow. This time change is killing me!