In a message dated 97-05-09 09:49:54 EDT, streeter@sanders.com (Ken Streeter)
writes:
<< I seem to recall that low dashpots tend to cause hesitation and
poor acceleration, but really don't affect quality of idle, or
steady-state running very much. (Anybody care to confirm/deny
this?)
>>
Ken, you are correct. The dashpot oil in effect dampens the movement of the
piston, which allows less air into the carbs during accelleration than would
otherwise be the case, thus enriching the mixture for purposes of
accelleration. At any steady running speed, the dashpot oil is just along
for the ride.
Paul
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