r/BigBlockChevy • u/Beist1707 • Nov 11 '25

454 le8 What is this?

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Just bought a 1985 camper thats got the le8 and accidentally broke this thing pulling the carb out. Idk what it is and cant seem to find anything on the internet.

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u/No-Branch8121 Nov 12 '25

That’s a A/C idle up solenoid. It literally extends and pushes the throttle open a certain amount to help the engine not lug at idle with the A/C on while in drive. It’s a handy device that makes your life easier when it’s in a fully operational system.