Aftermarket cruise control

[mlc240z]

Hi all,

I have what I am assuming is an aftermarket cruise control mounted to the firewall. About a 4" can with a beaded chain going to the throttle linkage.

Since I have a duplicate in my parts box from the PO's donor parts car, I thought it might have been a dealer installed option or just a popular '70s addon.

As far as I can tell it is no longer connected to the electrical system. The wiring goes thru the firewall and ends in a tangle under the glove box. I plan on ripping it all out since I vaguely remember (yeah, I'm that old) they weren't that great, the controls don't look stock, and I never plan on using cruise anyway.

There are also 2 wires going to the front of the engine to what looks like a sensor mounted to the lower timing cover. It is under the distributor and close to the crank pulley. I assume it is part of the speed control to sense engine rpm.

So...............

Anybody else have this on their cars?

Am I right about the sensor? Is it needed for anything else?

Is there anything else I should be on the lookout for when I disconnect the cruise beyond the expected connections (brake switch, power etc.)?

Thanks again for letting me tap the Z think tank.

Bart

[weasel240z]

you are correct . that sensor is just for rpm . you can take it out or just snip the wires. i did the same on my 240z .

[mlc240z]

thanks weasel.

just ripped it all out. definitely clears out a mess of wiring!!

[e_racer1999]

yup, i had what sounds like the exact same thing in "yellow".... note the HAD