[net.auto] Overheating catalytic converters

root@sri-unix (07/26/82)

   In general, an overheating catalytic converter is caused by
a too-rich fuel mixture.  The excessive heat is generated by
the consumption of the resulting excessive hydrocarbons.  Such
a condition is usually caused by improper or insufficient
maintenance (e.g., an automatic choke that does not return to
normal mixture properly), and can happen to ANY car with a
catalytic converter.

        Bruce Jerrick
        Oregon Graduate Center
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