Fuel Injection System - Multi-Point: Description

1985 Ford Thunderbird Base, 2.3 W, AutomaticSECTION Description

The Electronic Fuel Injection System is a multipoint, pulse time system using a mass air flow sensor. Fuel is metered into the intake air stream in accordance with engine demand through injectors mounted on a tuned intake manifold.

An on board Electronic Engine Control (EEC IV) computer uses inputs from various engine sensors to compute the required fuel flow rate necessary to maintain a prescribed air/fuel ratio throughout the entire engine operational range. The computer then outputs a command to the fuel injectors to meter the approximate quantity of fuel.

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Fig 1: Typical 1.6L Engine With Multi-Point Injection
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