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Re: [T3] AT & MT FI systems


On Tue, 2004-11-16 at 21:50, Steven Cooper wrote:
> As I have a complete spare FI setup, I wanted to install it in my 71 FB to
> replace the stock twin carbs.  The only potential problem is that the system
> is off a car with MT, whereas my FB has an AT.  I believe that there are
> some differences between the FI systems of cars with MT and AT, such as the
> auxiliary air regulator.  They are heated by engine oil on MT cars and by an
> electric element on AT cars.  Is this true?  Are there any other differences
> I need to be aware of before going ahead with the transplant?
> Steven
> '71 Vert Fasty
> '73 FI Fasty
> Australia

That shouldnt make too much difference. Just that the automatic AAR
warms up a little faster under light load.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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