O2 sensor readings, DB (long)
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O2 sensor readings, DB (long)



As far as A/F meters go, you can get them at summit for about $30.  Themost 
common is digital, it used to be Norskog.  Now Autometer makes one.  If you 
don't have an O2 sensor you would have to add one, but there is a part # for 
that.  Common theory is that if you have dual exhausts, you can use one 
gauge, because bank to bank shouldn't have major difference unless you have 
real engine problems (ie valves).

It is better to go too rich than too lean, because leaning out the motor 
will eventually lead to it running to hot and piston damage may occur. I 
know about this from 2.2 turbos, before upping the boost, they put a/f 
meters and then just make sure they are running at least 8 lights (out of 
10)on the a/f meter.  If they aren't, they just add fuel before increasing 
the boost (which increases the O2)

As far as the O2 sensor warming up, most newer cars have 3 or 4 wire 
sensors, the additional wires run to positive to warm up the sensor and make 
the readings reliable much quicker.  This is an easy swap for 2.2 chryslers. 
  I am not sure of any difference with the Imperial O2 sensors.  Dick B?  
They probably are the same because I've seen it done on '84 turbo cars and 
my converted Imperial is '83.  I plan to hook up an A/f meter to my O2 
sensor (wire hanging) summer & tune the carb. There is plenty of info about 
this stuff in the turbo websites, including the 3 wire upgrade and a/f meter 
install, but most of it is only really applicable to EFI cars. If anybody 
wants the sites e-mail me & I'll find them.
Sorry to ramble
Rob

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