Re: oxs

["Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@core.com>]

> The oxygen sensor provides feedback to the 'computer' on how rich / lean
> the car is running by sniffing the exhaust.  Based on those readings the
> mixture is adjusted (relative to what you've dialed in at the fuel
> distributor) in an attempt to get it as close as possible to 14.7:1. (At
> least I think I remember that being the ratio of air to fuel).  Without
> an oxs sensor input, the system errs on the rich side of things so as
> not to burn up your motor with a lean running condition...but too
> much fuel causes other problems over the course of time.  Like an incomplete
> and cooler burn, leading to carbon build up on the valves and piston
> tops, and a melted down (and very clogged) cat.  Hey, do what you want
> though...

  as always, i bow to brett. my new '85 will be happy to hear that you
care. :)

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