| To: | Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com> |
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| Subject: | Re: [Fot] Distributor Retard |
| From: | Bob Kramer <rkramer3@austin.rr.com> |
| Date: | Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:30:00 -0600 |
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I read somewhere that it was to pass emissions at idle speed. Bob Kramer Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2014, at 11:12 AM, Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com> wrote: > > This is not a racing question. I'm sure the ignition retard is often disabled on 6 cylinder Triumphs. Does anyone know why it was used in the first place? I have always thought it was strictly for emissions, which became more restrictive in 1968. Perhaps it improves combustion at low throttle such as when decelerating or when descending a hill. Just curious. > - Larry > _______________________________________________ > fot@autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/rkramer3@austin.rr.com _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Archive: http://www.team.net/archive |
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