Toby Ponsenby wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:58:52 +1000d, James Blathered on
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>> "Michael C" <mike@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>>> I noticed that diesels have a lot of torque below idle. If you let the
>>> revs of the engine drop when idling up a hill when the revs get to
>>> around idle you suddenly get a lot of extra torque. Is this just the
way
>>> they work or is the computer opening the throttle some?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael
>> Yep, have noticed that, and can be a pain in the ass when in very slow
>> moving traffic. BTW, not meaning to be too picky but you are using the
>> word "throttle" hapharzardly. Haven't seen too many diesels that have a
>> throttle :).
>>
>> James
Mine has a "Hand Throttle" I would not suggest using it for
cruise control as you wind it down manually.
> Been looking for a solution to the Mongrel Part-'Throttle' Behaviour of
> Toyota's 2H diesels - to wit - the Vacuum metering system that's only
> half smart.
> I want to convert to direct metering - getting Mr Vacuum completely out
> of the game.
> Not an easy trick to find anyone who knows how to do the changes
> necessary.
> Still working on getting the situation figured...
Huh? - 'lux doesn't have this AFAIK. I don't have a manuel
for 2H, I likely partly do in some box of books in garage.
More info?
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