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Wasn't the lack of enrichment more a financial compromise than an engineering issue? A lot of corners were cut to get the PI system down to price for Triumph. The fuel pump itself was a compromise, using a wiper motor rather than the unit that Lucas wanted to use.

Andy, I wouldn't be suprised at cost cutting. But the racing versions - where cost would be secondary - had no enrichment, and still dont:

p212 here:

http://www.kinsler.com/Kinsler-Handbook/HTML/#212/z

Peter

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Intriguing catalogue. Fun read on Boxing Day morning.

Tim

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