[T3] Rev limiting motor

[Jim Adney]

On 3 Mar 2012 at 12:14, Dave Hall wrote:

> I thought there was some sort of spring-loaded device in the rotor, but I
> may be making that up.

Yes, there is. The rev limiting function is done by centrifugal force 
working against that spring force. Once the spring is overcome, 
something moves and grounds the spark to the distributor shaft.

The resistor has nothing to do with the rev limiting.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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