[TR] TR3 Oxygen Sensor

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 7/26/2008 6:51:44 AM Central Daylight Time, 
terryrs at comcast.net writes: 
> OXYGEN SENSOR triumph TR3A 60-61 1960 1961 part auto  
> Item number: 230274790698
> 
> So question:  How the heck would an oxygen sensor work in an old Triumph?  
> Admittedly, I know next to nothing about these new-fangled gadgeted-up 
> tinmobiles.  But doesn't the oxygen sensor send signals to some doohickey that 
> calibrates fuel mixture on a moment to moment basis????  And ain't there no such 
> doohickey in a TR3A???
> 
I know of at least one TR3 with an oxygen sensor.  He uses it to check carb 
adjustments.

Seriously, it is a typical, generic aftermarket oxygen sensor.  These things 
are getting affordable and are useful for checking carburettor performance.  
The most inconvenient part is fitting your exhaust system with a bung for 
sensor installation.

Dave