Subject: Continental FADEC
From: Paul
Date: 2/22/2000, 8:09 AM

Archie wrote:

I don't think it is EFI with the battery size mentioned.  My guess
would be that it is an automatic mixture control on the std constant
flow fuel injection.  The Continental FI system is *extremely* simple
and reliable, but is only grossly correct without pilot leaning.  The
addition of a good automatic mixture system should give a pretty
good FI system.   Just a guess, tho.

Bill

It is a pulsed system similar to automotive.
This is one reason fuel efficiency and
performance are improved.
(Pulse width and frequency)
The system also compensates individual cylinders
for richer/leaner conditions, and updates every
720 degrees.
Archie

Hey now your talking. EGT/CHT feedback on the cylinder condition?

Been advocating that for years. Tried to talk Tracy into it with
no luck. 

I still doubt  the five hour motorcycle battery life however.

Paul Lamar
 
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