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Subject:Re: Top Dead Center sensor
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:14:03 -0500

At 03:26 PM 11/14/2001, Craig Jones wrote:
>Upon breaking down my '81' engine on my newly purchased van, I discovered
>the TDC sensor to be not connected. Why? Did some leave it not connected
>accidently. Was it left that way when the aftermarket A/C was installed.
>Maybe when the aftermarket cruise control was installed.   ANY SOLUTIONS?

It's a sensor for an obsolete piece of dealer test gear, no operational
function.  It's normally attached to one of the alternator assembly bolts
with a little clamp so that the tester can be plugged in to it.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"

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