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PASTOR GENERAL'S REPORT, MARCH 28, 1986
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Please continue to remember Ambassador College in your prayers--that God
may continue guiding and directing affairs as Be wants them to go.
Important decisions are now being considered relative to the campuses, so
please continue praying for Mr. Tkach and for all of us involved with the
College.
We don't forget you ministers in your important functions as
servants on the front line of God's Work--and we know you won't forget us!
--Raymond McNair, Deputy Chancellor
FLEET ADMINISTRATION
ECM; SAFETY TIP
ECII The electronic control module, or ECM, is the central computer that
controls the engine's fuel, ignition and emissions systems. It has been a
part of General Motors fuel systems since mid 1980. The purpose of the
ECM is to keep engine emissions at federal standards and its function is
to get maximum fuel economy from the engine. Various sensors keep the ECM
informed of such things as oxygen content of engine exhaust, coolant
temperature, engine vacuum (an indication of engine load), barometer
pressure (an indication of altitude), throttle position and vehicle speed.
The information that the ECM receives from these sensors allows it to make
decisions as to how much fuel should enter the engine, ignition timing
position and the function of emissions parts. Because the ECM uses inputs
to control various outputs in a never-ending cycle, it is referred to as a
"closed loop" system. An ECM failure could result in the "service engine
!.22!1" light coming on, .E22f. driveability and increased engine emissions.
The ECM is covered under the federally mandated GM five-year/50,000 mile
warranty.
Safety Tip Instead of looking just a few feet ahead of you--as most
drivers do--look as far down the road as you can. Let your peripheral
vision control your direction.
You'11 find that you drive much more
smoothly and have better anticipation of potential hazards. Also, drive
defensively at all times, and drive according to surrounding weather
conditions. Last, and most important, buckle upl
--Dean May, Fleet Administration
ON THE WORLD SCENE
NICARAGUA CONTROVERSY BOILS ON; OLOF PALME:
HOW MUCH OF A PEACEMAKER?; WATCH THOSE "MCNOGGETS"
Deterained President Confronts •aa1£-Courageous• Congress
Last week
President Reagan lost the first round in his effort to supply funds to
what he calls the "freedom fighters" battling the Marxist government in
Nicaragua. The Democratic-majority Bouse of Representatives turned down
his $100 million funding request; the Senate is likely to approve it. The
measure then goes to a joint legislative committee for possible compro
mise. The Bouse might, in addition, take up the whole issue again next
month.