MAP sensor with carb.
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MAP sensor with carb.
I'm changing intake seals on my '06 carbed RK.Discovered a MAP sensor on top of the intake.Looking at a diagram,this sensor runs to the ECM./ignitin module.......why on a carbed engine?...Timing under certain conditions?Could the popping-at deceleration/using engine for brake be linked to this by chance?Should I replace the seal for it?
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It will throw a code if not working properly. Think it controls carb at altitude to lean. But not not sure yet in my diagnostic book what it controls on carb.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
when you whack open the throttle- engine vacuum drops...so timing is retarded, which will allow more torque...same thing if running up a hill or similarly loading the motor ( headwinds, 500 pound passenger).
when the motor is clipping along at light load--- part throttle cruising, the timing will advance to give better fuel economy.
the earlier version used the VOES ( vacuum operated electric switch) for this function.
the amount of vacuum to trigger the switch depending on the model of bike, and some were adjustable.
this is similar in function/result to the vacuum advance on the side of the distributor on the old chevy, ford, dodge etc.
engine vacuum is highest when decelerating.
lowest at WOT
it is a good thing
before timing was controlled by these, as well as maps in modules, centrifugal weights etc. the rider controlled timing advance manually- usually with the left hand grip
mike
when the motor is clipping along at light load--- part throttle cruising, the timing will advance to give better fuel economy.
the earlier version used the VOES ( vacuum operated electric switch) for this function.
the amount of vacuum to trigger the switch depending on the model of bike, and some were adjustable.
this is similar in function/result to the vacuum advance on the side of the distributor on the old chevy, ford, dodge etc.
engine vacuum is highest when decelerating.
lowest at WOT
it is a good thing
before timing was controlled by these, as well as maps in modules, centrifugal weights etc. the rider controlled timing advance manually- usually with the left hand grip
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jun 4, 2013 at 04:15 PM.
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