On Fri, 29 May 2009 17:50:23 -0500 OK Don <okd...@gmail.com> wrote: > I believe that Tyler is correct -- a Diesel engine runs with max > available air all the time, and controls power by adding/subtracting > fuel. More fuel, more fire, more heat. A vergasser requires the correct > stoichiometric proportions to run correctly. Too lean, and it's too hot. > Too rich, and it's too cool.
Yes, that is correct. The 617s for example, do not have a throttle plate in the air intake. They take in the same amount of air per revolution regardless of accelerator position. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
