Date:         Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:31:01 EST
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rev Limiter? - Revisited
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<< The Digijet has a limit too >>

The rev limiter on the 1.9L of which I have knowledge is in the form of a
centrifugal switch built into the distributor rotor specified for this engine.


Stuart,

The more I think about this, bolstered by some cursory research, the more I
feel that I have been propagating some misinformation and all you have said
is correct.  My reasons are: 1) It would be a real feat of engineering to
design a reliable, high voltage, automatic disconnect to fit within the
confines of the distributor rotor and which costs less than $10; 2) The
engine would probably backfire once the revs dropped below the limit
setpoint.  I wish I still had my '84 1.9L so that I could dissect that rotor.

I hope this day of thanks finds you with many blessings.

Rich