There is a lot of discussion about the EGR solenoid for TPI and TBI engines and some threads on how to use various solenoids from other cars (Vette's, Caddy's).

What I am wondering is if anyone has any information on the EGR solenoid for carb cars? I haven't been able to find any information as to what the voltage should be, whether its normally opened or closed, what the part number was, etc.

I've actually ended up with 2 solenoids (Standard VS18, and one for a Vette), which I will obviously have to make an adapter for. But I'm not sure of they are correct as far as being opened and closed at the right time, etc.

Another question I have, if anyone could help, is that since my car(s) didn't have the solenoid on when I bought them, where does the solenoid mount on the carb cars? Would anyone happen to have a picture or can get one?

I appreciate any help with this. Thanks in advance.

 

It may use a tvs

 

 

I'm inclined to agree, I've never seen a solenoid for a carb car. All the ones I recall had a thermo vacuum switch

 

It's Bolted To This Bracket And Then Bolted On With An Intake Manifold Bolt

 

Interesting, I wonder how I've never ran across one. Maybe sneak POs that already 'deleted' it. Or a Cali thing?

 

For some reason I can remember that the emissions decal for both of my car is number YCM if you are interested in seeing the carb'ed emissions with the EGR solenoid.

Thanks @gt4373 for the image. That will at least help me get something located in the engine bay correctly.

Now it's just a matter of digging up the information on the specs of the solenoid. Back to the world of googling....

 

Hi there, we have the same car but mine is the TA version. I'm looking for this exact EGR solenoid - for a carbureted L69 HO V8.
Has anyone ever found a replacement source?
Thanks,
Nick