Jim, You are referring to the system used on the 115 body & earlier Mercedes. Mac's 82 240D does not use the same system.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 2:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] "throttle" flap in 240d In a message dated 10/20/2005 9:08:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Inspecting one of my '82 240Ds today, I realized it has a flap in its inlet like a throttle plate, actuated from rods from the go pedal linkage. I remember discussion of this a while back but I paid no attention as I thought I read it was on w115 240Ds only. Can anyone explain why it's there and what it does? The other car seems to have had one, at least part of the linkage for one is there (and it's the same year), but no longer does. Mac, There is a venturi in the flap area which generates a vacuum signal that goes over to the fuel injection pump to control fuel flow via a diaphragm.. It is also said that the plate will prevent the engine from running in reverse which used to happen with some regularity. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 138 K miles _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
