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Re: Throttle Plate/ Air Valve
Posted to Educators Forum on 9/15/1998 8 Replies

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Hi Bob,

A gas engine has to meter the air to keep the 14.7 to 1 ratio in check. Since a diesel pulls all the air it can regardless of engine speed, it doesn't need a throttle plate. Everytime I tell... Login to read more.

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