Word on the street is that Tab Julius said:
> Turning off my ignition, my 78B's engine will often give me a few shudders
> before it decides to shut off for good. This is an effect I remember
> fondly from other older manual, probably non-fuel-injected cars (most
> notably my long-gone yellow 72 beetle). Releasing the clutch (to a gear)
> causes it to shut off quicker (okay, stall).
The common term for this is "deiseling" or "run-on". The engine is hot enough
to continue to ignite air/fuel even though there is no spark. I
could be wrong, but I think your 78 should have an anti-runon valve..
the gulp valve?.. I don't know a lot about the emissions systems on
later cars.
Skye
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