[GDK_1968]

Have a '69 GTO AT (column), w/o AC, w/ PS. I am not sure if I need an idle stop solenoid or not.

I do have the throttle cable bracket and the starter solenoid bracket still attached to the intake manifold, but the original carb is long gone. I have an exact replacement, but no brackets.

Is an idle stop solenoid hard to come by? What is its purpose? I plan on upgrading to HEI distributor and electrical fuel pump if that matters.

1969 GTO Restoration

[GDK_1968]

Have a '69 GTO AT (column), w/o AC, w/ PS. I am not sure if I need an idle stop solenoid or not.

I do have the throttle cable bracket and the starter solenoid bracket still attached to the intake manifold, but the original carb is long gone. I have an exact replacement, but no brackets.

Is an idle stop solenoid hard to come by? What is its purpose? I plan on upgrading to HEI distributor and electrical fuel pump if that matters.

1969 GTO Restoration

[TinInjun]

Idle stop soleniod was only used on 6 cylinder cars and ram air cars in '69

"Suppose you were an idiot... And suppose you were a member of Congress... seems I repeated myself." --Mark Twain

[gtoguys]

The idle stop solenoid was used to hold the idle up. When you turn the engine off the solenoid would return the throttle blades to a closed postion so no air and fuel would get into the cylinders. This is a very effective way to stop dieseling or run-on. As the other guy pointed out 69's didn't use them but if you want to use one find a switched wire and go for it.