Dumb engine question

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danzo
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My tercel:: '86 SR5 6 speed
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Dumb engine question

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My '86 4wd has what I think is a fast idle cable that goes from the carb to a black plastic box near the brake master cylinder. What is this box? I couldn't find it in the FSM. I thought maybe it was a cruise control controller but it doesn't appear my car has ever had cruise.

The reason I'm asking is because my car idles at 3000 all the time if I connect that cable to my carb, which is why it is currently not connected. Any ideas on how I would correct the idle?
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Re: Dumb engine question

Post by Neu »

The only black box or cannister by the brake master cylinder i've ever heard of is a factory installed Cruise control...weird though.
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