What is this?

[jbbarrus]

1985 Bronco 2 - 2.8L V6
I was changing spark plugs and wires. On Cylinder #1 (right side closest to the firewall) things were awfully tight. I pulled on a hose a bit too hard and this pulled out.
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the left end went down and connected to this:
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Anyone have any idea what this is?
I appreciate any info you might have!

JB

 

[tw205]

It’s part of the emissions system. That hose goes onto the metal exhaust tube. Looks rusted off.
FYI. Cylinder #1 is right side front.

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[jbbarrus]

FYI. Cylinder #1 is right side front.

1985 FORD BRONCO II 2.8L 171cid V6 Air / Smog Pump Check Valve | RockAuto

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Oops! Yes, that’s correct. I posted this late last night after a frustrating evening of trying to change the spark plugs with slow success. I got 5 done, but the #2 plug was a beast and #3 made me decide to call it a day. I’ll come at it again tonight.

I’m not a mechanic, just a farm kid who watched his dad work on cars, so obviously I think I can do this. Plus, I’m an engineer, so of course I think I can. I remember my dad cursing engineers for designing equipment this way. He used to say that engineers should have to spend at least two years as a mechanic before they are allowed to design anything so they would understand what their designs meant for the mechanic.

Thanks tw

JB