Subject: Re: [Gmecm] TBI and EFE

[Clare Snyder]

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> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:49:49 -0800 (PST)
> From: Rick McLeod <dunvegan at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Gmecm] TBI and EFE
> To: gmecm at diy-efi.org
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> J, even on my TPI's that are a 'dry' manifold, there is a TB pre-heat w/ a 
> water passage bypass from the cooling system, I disconnect it in summer, 
> but it makes a big difference in city drivability if not connected in 
> winter!
>
> I'd recommend having it, maybe you remember the old VW's w/ the carb 
> preheat tubes from the past, they had a weighted flap that could be 
> 'locked' open in summer, but the owners manual recommended not doing that 
> 9 months out of the year, yes the cold/cool ones, I've seen ICE form on 
> the carby in them!

I used to drive a 1949 VW in Zambia, Central Africa - and I would on 
occaision even get carb ice THERE at 5500 feet ASL. Carb ice and vapour lock 
on the same day!!!