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RE: Bypass clutched idle reducer?

To: "'Tab Julius'" <tab@penworks.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Bypass clutched idle reducer?
From: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 08:17:12 +0200
Hi Tab,

Depressing the clutch puts some stress to the engine in some way. This is
very normal for the MGB and propably for many other MG's using the B series
engine.

So it cannot be reduced or taken away.
Best to start is to have the gear not engaged and do not press the clutch
pedal.

Nothing to worry about though.

Cheers,

Hans

'71 BGT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tab Julius [SMTP:tab@penworks.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 1:47 AM
> To:   mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject:      Bypass clutched idle reducer?
> 
> 
> On my (new!) '78 B, it has one of those "features" that reduces the idle
> speed when the clutch is depressed, ostensibly to reduce idle emissions
> (by
> reducing idle) while you're sitting with the clutch in at the
> intersection.
> 
> Of course, sitting with your foot on the clutch for minutes on end is not
> desirable for other reasons, but the fact remains that the car reduces
> idle
> speed while clutched, if only for a second.
> 
> In lesser weather, this is not a good thing (stalling ensues).  Is it
> appropriate and/or easy to bypass this "feature"?  If so, how?
> 
> - Tab

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