Accelerator Switch

1980 Ford Courier 2.3L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 5ESECTION Accelerator Switch

The accelerator switch is actuated by a throttle lever link on carburetor. When checking the switch with a test lamp, the test light should be "ON" when accelerator pedal is fully released and "OFF" when pedal is depressed.

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