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Subject:Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Sun, 16 Jan 2000 17:46:05 EST

Fellow Suffragons;

I have a hard time believing the O2 sensor only affects 1% of fuel
management. I know for a  fact that a (rain) shorted sensor  can have
up to a 100% negative effect on the engine.  Also we have all know that
a new sensor can improve milage up to 15%.

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For Sale: 61 AustinHealey Sprite(not Bugeye);Daily driver $2500

>> >and the O2 sensor, which provides a fine adjust within a very small
>>percentage
>> >(1% or so?) at the optimum point within the dynamic range.
>>
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