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Title: what is this part
Post by: Brett on May 09, 2007, 10:34:05 AM
Anyone know what this part is? It came off my 71 Fleetwood and I don't know where it belongs.

Thanks!
Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: David #19063 on May 09, 2007, 02:30:10 PM
I do not know, but would be interested to find out.

I took the same part off my '71 Buick Electra and always wondered what it was.

It is bolted to the carb and there is a connector that plugs into it.
Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: bill henry on May 09, 2007, 05:04:45 PM
looks like the TCS  "transmission controlled spark"module . it only lets you have vacuum advance when the trans is in high gear.  it is an early pollution control device.
Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: David #19063 on May 09, 2007, 07:15:17 PM
Thanks Bill.

So in actuallity, one would be better to not use the part?
Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: bill henry on May 09, 2007, 11:19:40 PM
yes you can certainly do without it .unless you live in one of those communist states where a vehicle must have all pollution control devices intact to pass inspection. like my home state of pennsylvania
Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: Brett on May 12, 2007, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: bill henry on May 09, 2007, 11:19:40 PM
yes you can certainly do without it .unless you live in one of those communist states where a vehicle must have all pollution control devices intact to pass inspection. like my home state of pennsylvania

?? I thought California (where I live) was as communist as they come. On smog exempt (75 and later) vehicles they do not check for anything..

Title: Re: what is this part
Post by: bill henry on May 15, 2007, 06:12:03 PM
welcome to govener ED"MR.CHAIRMAN "RENDELLS peoples republic of pa. see the thread in general disscussion to see what they are going to ram up our pipes next. ps, al lvehichles 1968 and newer in pa must have all pollution control equipment intact for inspection.