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Subject:Re: Gas Mileage and smokin'
From:Karl Bloss
Date:Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:29:51 -0400

I'm a little curious...how does one adjust injectors?  Are we talking about
timing?  Or valve clearance?  The ECU is what sets the mixture based on
feedback from the sensors (OXS, Temp 2, etc.).

-Karl

On Mon, 12 Jun 2000, davidb laid this bit of wit and wisdom upon us:
> I to have a rebuilt from Boston Bob.  I found that the mileage was initially
> about 16-17 mpg.  After about 1500 miles and readjusting the injector, mileage
> was normal.  With a new or rebuilt engine, the air-fuel mixture will be
> different and the injectors will need to be adjusted.

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