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jeepkid

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along with speedometer. il prolly just end up replacing the cables. any sites that sell packages to fix the problem?

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Is the cruise control connected to the carb or is it maybe stretched? did they both stop at same time or have they ever worked? If so then it may be separate issues. I have not had this issue with mine yet but On my old chevy it was a vacuum controlled may be similiar have no clue though

 
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no idea. its a hand me down from my cousin and it never worked when he had it either. i havent looked at it and i wouldnt know what to look for. i think il just replace the cables. anyone have sites for me?

 

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yo

try this;

Cruise (Speed) Control (Vacuum) "TRICKS OF THE TRADE" Troubleshooting TSB 90-25-12 by Ford for 86-91 Bronco, Aerostar, Econoline, Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, Ranger & cars

Source: by Ford via miesk5 (Al) at Miesk5's Home Page of Big Bronco Links http://home.comcast.net/~miesk5/technical_service_bulletins.htm#Cruise%20(Speed)%20Control%20(Vacuum%20)%20TSB%2090-25-12%20by%20Ford%20for%2086-91%20Aerostar,%20Bronco,%20Econoline,%20Explorer,%20F-150,%20F-250,%20F-350,%20Ranger%20&%20cars

esp.;"...The speed control system obtains vehicle speed information from the vehicle speed sensor. In most cars and trucks the sensor is mounted on the transmission or in-line with the speedometer cable. The sensor is driven from gearing in the transmission. On 1986-90 Lincoln Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Mark VII vehicles the speed signal comes from a speed sensor located in the Electronic Instrument Cluster. If the speedometer system is erratic or inoperative, it must be serviced before the speed control system is evaluated.

and; For the speed control to function properly, it is necessary that the speedometer cables, if so equipped, be properly routed and securely attached. All vacuum hoses must be securely attached and routed with no sharp bends or kinks. The servo (throttle actuator) and throttle linkage should operate freely and smoothly..."

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Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM) Partial, Bronco for 86; Speed Control, A/C, Heater

Source: by Ford via Chris B (Blue, bronco boy) at http://chrisb.users.superford.org/Bronco/Misc/

Speedo Cable Lubrication, Ford

Source: by Jim S at mustangandfords.com http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/interior/75259_instrument_electricity/index.html

check cable first; may be broken; it is ez to disco & pull and swap w/one from a yard.

GL

 

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