The thermactor system is an emissions control system that was used on Ford vehicles in the 1980s. It was designed to reduce emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by injecting air into the exhaust system.
The thermactor system consists of several components, including:
* Air pump: The air pump draws air from the atmosphere and pressurizes it.
* Check valve: The check valve prevents air from flowing back into the air pump.
* Diverter valve: The diverter valve controls the flow of air to the exhaust system.
* Thermactor manifold: The thermactor manifold is a chamber that is connected to the exhaust system. The air from the air pump is injected into the thermactor manifold.
* Thermactor catalyst: The thermactor catalyst is a honeycomb structure that is coated with a catalyst. The catalyst converts hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water.
* Exhaust pipe: The exhaust pipe carries the exhaust gases away from the engine.
The thermactor system works by injecting air into the exhaust system during the exhaust stroke. This air helps to burn any unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases. The thermactor catalyst then converts the hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water.
The thermactor system was only used on Ford vehicles for a few years. It was replaced by the catalytic converter, which is a more effective emissions control system.
