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RE: O2 sensor,was CFR engine

To: "'Ulix Goettsch'" <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: RE: O2 sensor,was CFR engine
From: "Hanna, Mark" <mhanna@ball.com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 15:15:15 -0600
Cc: "'spridgets@autox.team.net'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Reply-to: "Hanna, Mark" <mhanna@ball.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Hi Ulix ,
I've read about single wire , 2 wire , and 3 wire sensors . Can you
enlighten us ? Are you mounting
it in the down pipe because it is not a heated o2 sensor ? 
Thanks ,
            Mark Hanna
            AN5L/13731
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ulix Goettsch [SMTP:ulix@u.washington.edu]
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 2:50 PM
> To:   HFC
> Cc:   Andy Webster; cstanton@pixley.com; spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject:      Re: O2 sensor,was CFR engine
> 
> The gauge is $30 from Summit Racing. An (unheated) sensor can be had for
> ~$30 at your local auto parts store. For a fitting, you can use a "spark
> plug anti-foul adapter" and cut it off. Weld the upper half to your
> downpipe (after you drill a hole) and you are donw.
> 
> Ulix
> 
> On Fri, 14 May 1999, HFC wrote:
> 
> > There are units on the market for just such applications.  Rather
> inexpensive,
> > $100-$150 U.S.  A number of sensors are available too.  The more
> expensive
> > being more sensitive and yielding quicker readings; easier to monitor
> through
> > RPM range.
> > WFO Herb
> > Keep the sticky side down!
> > 
> > Andy Webster wrote:
> > 
> > > Christian,
> > > how would you 'read' the sensor? It sounds like a good idea but I'm
> curious
> > > to know how you would 'interface' it
> > > I'm never satisfied that my mixtures are right
> > > Andy
> > > >From: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
> > > >Reply-To: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>
> > > >To: jurban@p3.net
> > > >CC: Spridgets@autox.team.net
> > > >Subject: Re: CFR engine
> > > >Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 10:51:25 -0400
> > > >
> > > >For the curious you can get more info for DIY engine controls at:
> > > >http://efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu/diy_efi/
> > > >
> > > >I have thought about adding an O2 sensor next time I have exhaust
> work to
> > > >do.
> > > >This allows you to tune the carb for the best air/fuel ratio rather
> than
> > > >rely on the indirect tuning methods.
> > > >
> > > >Christian Stanton
> > > >'78 Midget 1500 - Waiting to be painted
> > > >'68 Saab 96 V4 - Waiting for the midget
> > > >'86 Saab 900 - Bane of my existence: needs steering rack, front wheel
> > > >bearings, l.front inner axle, panhard rod bushings, and a good swift
> kick
> > > >in the boot.
> > > >
> > 
> 
>     Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|__  
> ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
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