Query on part function:throttle body/jetronic fuel distr.

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Sat, 27/09/2008 - 11:47
M2dxb
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Hello there,

Wonder if anyone can say if the part being held in the photo serves any purpose, or would affect driveability if removed? The air metering disc stops below it and barely makes contact (with engine off).
It is for the M103 straight six...

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Sat, 27/09/2008 - 12:07
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Re: Query on part function:throttle body/jetronic fuel distr

Good link explaining the basic workings of the system
http://www.auto-solve.com/mech_inj.htm

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Sat, 27/09/2008 - 14:15
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Re: Query on part function:throttle body/jetronic fuel distr

I guess it's a protection in case of backfire.

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Sat, 27/09/2008 - 16:44
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Re: Query on part function:throttle body/jetronic fuel distr

As mentioned in the thread, above, it is a stop against back fire. Stops the flap being bent back excessively.

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Sat, 27/09/2008 - 18:32
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Re: Query on part function:throttle body/jetronic fuel distr

Thanks for the replies gents. So I guess it goes back in...

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