- 1. Dumb, but important question (score: 1)
- Author: "Frank Sperling" <sperling@hooked.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 1995 22:40:38 -0800
- I'm almost embarrassed to ask this question...I used to know the answer pat, but somehow over the years have forgotten it and for some reason, I can figure it out... My 79 B has begun deiseling for 5
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00393.html (7,209 bytes)
- 2. Re: Dumb, but important question (score: 1)
- Author: thorpe@kegs.saic.com (Denise Thorpe)
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 95 09:52:32 PST
- Frank Sperling III asked: A '79 B designed to run on low octane, unleaded fuel has a natural tendency to diesel, so it has an anti-run-on valve. The valve is located on the passenger side firewall. I
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- 3. Re: Dumb, but important question (score: 1)
- Author: "U. Goettsch" <ulix@u.washington.edu>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 08:38:11 -0800 (PST)
- Think about this: When you adjust the timing, all you change is WHEN the plugs fire. Dieseling happens after you turn the ignition off! NO MORE SPARKING! The fuel mixture is ignited by hot components
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- 4. Re: Dumb, but important question (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@miranda.fnal.gov>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 10:47:34 +36000
- Yes, but you also may effect how HOT the engine runs; this is why adjusting the timing may help eliminate dieseling. The hot spots - carbon or otherwise - will be hotter if the engine has been runnin
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00499.html (8,149 bytes)
- 5. Re: Dumb, but important question (score: 1)
- Author: Don Mathis <tdm@smtp-gw.ak.att.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 08:51:20 -0500
- My MGA did the same thing. I switched to BP 97 octane. It stopped dieseling. Don Mathis AT&T - Bell Laboratories Norcross, Georgia '61 MGA '37 Bentley
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