HI Julian

On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:20:11 GMT, "Julian" wrote:


"Adrian" wrote in message
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On the subject of Moggies - anybody know why mine has a tendency
to 'run on' for a few seconds after the ignition has been switched
off? Somebody told me it was to do with the unleaded fuel - she's
originally a leaded engine that the Morris Minor Centre in Bristol
'unlead-ised' with the aid of a 'magic' thingy that fits in line with
the fuel - apparently they've been fitting them for 20 years..

You can often cure the problem by reducing the idle speed, reduce it as much
as you can , but stop short of it staling on you all the time.

OK - that would be an easy one to try....

Ford had a real problem with this with their Kent (escort etc) engines years
ago. They provided a retrospective modification kit which was an
electrically powered air solenoid valve that was plumbed into the intake
manifold - switching off the ignition removed power from the solenoid and
air flowed into the manifold, the mixture was weakened and it didn't run on.

Sounds complicated (in relation to the remainder of the vehicle !)

As I say - not a big deal - just a bit comical when people watch
'admiringly' as you arrive, and then look a bit confused as yu kill
the ignition and the beast coughs and splutters for a few seconds
before finally deciding that 'stop' is a good plan....

Regards
Adrian