Throttle control rod

[JohnTransit97]

Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a Throttle Control Rod for a !998 R reg Ford Transit Minibus. My local Ford Dealer in Swansea has not got them available any more.
JohnTransit

[ake]

The one ftom the pump to the inlet Local breakers, or just cable tie the throttle butterfly open and you dont need it

[JohnTransit97]

Yes its the one from the pump to the inlet. One of the sockets is worn on the end of the rod.
John Transit

[psv-hgv-flt]

Yes its the one from the pump to the inlet. One of the sockets is worn on the end of the rod.
John Transit

as said, tie strap it open and it will go a bit better with less smoke and better mpg.

[shaun655]

what does this do then?
will it cause any long term damage?
cheers shaun

[GBBiker]

Just lets the engine breathe better, doesn't cause any problems.

[Jim Archer]

The rod controls a throttle plate in the inlet manifold to create enough depression for the EGR circuit to work, and also to help keep intake roar down at low speeds and throttle openings.

Either take the rod off and cable tie/lock wire the plate fully open, or remove the plate from the spindle. The intake noise will be much louder, but you'll soon get used to it.

One handy thing is they do start better once this is done.

Jim