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Re: Running on

To: steve walls <stevewalls1@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Running on
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 07:58:36 -0700
steve walls wrote:
> 
> Anybody got any thoughts on running on on a 1500 spit
> engine? I've looked at the usual culprits like timing,
> overheating and mixture, they're OK. After a long run
> (10+miles), no problem, but if I just drive across
> town, I end up having to stall the engine to stop it.
> I note that US versions of the 1500 had an anti run on
> solenoid, which I assume lets air into the induction
> manifold. Does this mean the factory couldn't get it
> right either?
> 
> Any comments appreciated
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Steve,
What sort of ignition system do you have?  I have seen instances where the 
oupput from the alternator to the ignition light is enough to keep the
electronics energized in certain after-market electronic ignitions.

Joe

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