intake manifold runner control

2001 FORD MUSTANG
200,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CL927012
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Where exactly am I supposed to connect these pins on the engine? I am going to replace the plastic bushings but I can't find where to place the pins other than where they both connect on the rotating mechanism.
Jul 9, 2019 at 3:53 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you post a picture of what you see on the actuators?

Roy
Jul 9, 2019 at 4:06 AM
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CL927012
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I thought these had already posted, sorry about that.
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Jul 9, 2019 at 4:14 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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No worries.

The rods just push through the bushings on the runner itself.

Are the rods missing from the actuator to the runner?

Roy

Jul 9, 2019 at 4:23 AM
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CL927012
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Yes, the rods were missing but I got replacements which are the ones in the picture. Now I know the rods go connected in the holes on the second photo but after that I can't where the end of both rods are supposed to be connected.
Jul 9, 2019 at 4:41 AM
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Does this picture help?

Roy
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Jul 9, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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CL927012
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Yes sir. Thanks a lot for the help.
Jul 9, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jul 9, 2019 at 4:59 AM
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