Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > Good electronic fuel injection just can not be beat ........for cold > drivability, emissions, good drivability etc. A carb is always a crude and > mechanical compromise device. Electronics trump mechanics every time. You > can see it throughout automotive development - electronic ignition > replacing points, distrbutorless ignition systems replaceing ones with > distrubutors , etc. etc. Agree, but also sometimes things are made more complicated by electronics "just because they can do it". E.g. touch-screen controls in newer cars. The most reliable, trouble free engine in any car I've ever owned is the totally *mechanical* OM617 in my Mercedes 300D. Well the glow plugs are electric, I guess, if you want to get picky. But once it's running all it needs is fuel. No electricity at all. Carbureted engines can't compete with a working EFI system I agree, but for the "shade tree" mechanic I think they are easier to work with. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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