> From: Ethan Dicks <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
> Subject: OT computerless classic cars (was Re: Heathkit EC-1)
> To: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Reply-to: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 16:50:53 -0700 (PDT)
> --- "Dwight K. Elvey" <dwightk.elvey_at_amd.com> wrote:
> > Many cars of this time frame may not have a vacuum advance.
> > I know my Fiat Spider doesn't( I think the VW's did though ).
>
> Depends on the exact model and year. Many do; some do not.
>
> > Still, most any auto is just full of analog computing elements.
>
> The carburetor is full of them. EFI (Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection)
> was available on "Type IVs" (Squarebacks and Fastbacks) in the late
> 1960s, then later on MicroBuses (like my 1975 and 1976 ones). It's
> clearly an analog computer with a network of sensors, comparators
> and actuators. There's even instructions floating around on how to
> do component-level diagnosis.
I did see and knew there were EFI bugs as well from that era. Very
good & reliable, what is troublesome is those guys doesn't heed the
manuals and keep hoses in good repair.
Gee, I rather go with injection (dependable designs is a given) of
any types over the carbs (had second hand experience w/ my parents
dealing with an toyota 90 tercel w/ dying carb very recently. Seems
very rare few knew how to do a carb right especially those crankerous
toyota carb or like.
Cheers,
Wizard
>
> -ethan
> The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
> http://search.yahoo.com
Received on Fri May 02 2003 - 19:47:00 BST