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Re: More on Run On

To: <rusd@velocitus.net>
Subject: Re: More on Run On
From: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:31:52 -0500
  Thanks to all for the replies to my query.

  The jist is that anything that causes higher than normal combustion 
chamber temperatures while the engine is running can cause run-on upon shut 
down due to hotter hot spots.
  I'm enlightened, and now I can get on with my life.

  Healeys Rule!

  Jim Smith


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Dave & M" <rusd@velocitus.net>
  To: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>
  Cc: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; "Austin-Healey List" 
<healeys@autox.team.net>
  Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 11:44 PM
  Subject: Re: More on Run On


  > Hi Jim,
  >
  > I tend to agree. Maybe advanced timing makes the hot spots hotter?
  >
  > Dave Russell
  > BN2
  >
  > Bluechipracing wrote:
  >>  I understand how compression ratio, fuel octane and hot spots can 
cause
  >> run-on, but I fail to understand how ignition timing can have an
  >> effect.  By definition, run-on occurs after you turn the key off, so
  >> since there is no spark to time how can it matter?  Can somebody
  >> enlighten me?




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