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Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard

Subject: Re: TR6 Vacuum Retard
From: James Charles Ruwaldt <jruwaldt@indiana.edu>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 1997 14:56:36 -0500 (EST)
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Wasn't the vacuum retard installed to meet emissions?  If so, you're 
making your car a worse polluter than it already is.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)
Bloomington, IN
P.S.: Like others have said, let's remember these laws were passed for a 
good reason, not to weaken our cars.

On Fri, 8 Aug 1997, Mark Stahlke wrote:

> All,
>    It's been interesting reading all the responces to my posting about the
> vacuum retard system on the TR6. But back to the important questions.
>    Given the current setup (vacuum retard fed directly from intake manifold),
> is the vacuum retard system keeping the timing retarded a couple of degrees
> all the time? If so, why not disconnect it entirely? I'm not concerned about
> originality, but I am concerned about a "clean" appearence. I don't want a
> bunch of useless half disconnected vacuum plumbing cluttering up my engine
> compartment.
> 
> Thanks again,
>    Mark.
> 
> 

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