Henry Ford wasn't worried about emissions.
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From: "Bob Kramer" <rkramer3@austin.rr.com>
To: "Larry Young" <cartravel@pobox.com>
Cc: "Triumph" <6pack@autox.team.net>, FOT@autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:30:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Distributor Retard
B I read somewhere that it was to pass emissions at idle speed.
Bob Kramer
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> On Jan 12, 2014, at 11:12 AM, Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com> wrote:
>
> This is not a racing question. B I'm sure the ignition retard is often
disabled on 6 cylinder Triumphs. B Does anyone know why it was used in the
first place? B I have always thought it was strictly for emissions, which
became more restrictive in 1968. B Perhaps it improves combustion at low
throttle such as when decelerating or when descending a hill. B Just curious.
> - Larry
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