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Robert M. Gary Robert M. Gary is offline
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Default Dieseling on shutdown

On Jun 11, 3:04*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote:

Today, the engines are so complex, I think all of the engines have
computers on board. *If you have a fairly recent vintage, your mechanic
* only has to plug them in to a diagnostic tool and it will tell you
exactly what the problem is. *The local AutoZone will run the diagnostic
test for free, I am sure other auto supply retailers offer similar
services.


I wish. I'm pretty well equipped to deal with complex motors. I have a
full function scanner (can send commands, ABS, airbags, all of it) for
modern cars. This is a simple carb and distributor boat, no computer
to tell you what's up.

-Robert