jeyerman(at)ix.netcom.com writes:
><< However, while an avid old car fan and collector, I am also very
concerned
>about the environment..... if I could I would put a catalytic converter on
>both of my antiques. >>
Jim Leach wrote,
>Anyone can add a converter to any older car if they choose to, as long as
the
>limit themselves to unleaded fuel. However, I think it is more important
to
>stop the Federal Govt. from mandating chemicals like MTBE and other
unstudied
>oxygenates in our fuel. The current studies have said they are spooky
after
>they are burned...
Yes you can put a converter on any car, but if you expect it to work, and
last
it is imperative that your fuel system be well under control.
If you run too rich a mixture, the catalist will foul,plug up and stop
working along
with your engine.
If you run too lean a mixture, the catalist wont fire off and your emmisions
doesnt take advantage of the cat.
You have to be right in the groove, or with gasoline between 14/1 and 15/1
air fuel
ratio for the cat to stay happy.
If you are trully serious about the environment, have you considered fuel
injection?
It has been said that carburretors truly suck.
Jarrid Gross
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