Walt,
It's just a solenoid as far as I know.
Apply voltage, it's shaft comes out and presses on the throttle linkage to feed
fuel to keep the engine from dieseling when you shut it off.
Isn't this the way they work on English cars as well as everywere else?
Jim
Walt Fogle wrote:
> Greetings to all:
>
> Although I am willing to spend the bucks for a new unit from one of the mail
> order houses I wondered if anyone out there has a servicable "anti-run on
> valve" for the 1973/74 1500 Spitfire.
>
> Perhaps one of you who has converted to a Weber set-up or otherwise
> reconfigured your emission system might have one in your parts box. If so,
> and you're willing to sell, please quote your price.
>
> The old unit is still mounted on my car but the electrodes are broken off
> and the unit is currently non-functioning. Does anyone know of a test or
> repair procedure for this?
>
> I know that the desirable thing to do would be to chuck the whole thing and
> mount a new carb, etc. Perhaps next year. The budget for big ticket items
> is shot for 1999!
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Walt Fogle
> '73 Spitfire 1500
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