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• Non-Transplant: Prices of Ahnendorp Wasserboxer Mods
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Dec 1995 11:43:11 EST
  ...Also, the Digifant needs to be modified to supply fuel for this additional displacement, and Ahnendorp does this on their own dynamometer. The alternative...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:13:54 -0800
  They used to do the dynamometer here but now you idle it and rev up to 2400 and you're done. Here in Washington...
• Re: Utah Emissions
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Thu, 6 May 1999 16:28:23 -0600
  ...I was under the impression that dynamometer testing can be dangerous to a syncro, expecially the VC. Is this the case? If so, are...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:52:44 -0700
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the pond, just to name a few. For those interested...
• Syncro tire differences
  Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
  Thu, 29 May 1997 08:56:20 -0700
  ...member about never allowing a syncro to be put on a dynamometer have me wondering. How long (miles) can/should one run a syncro...
• Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Tim Crooks
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 23:53:17 -0500
  ...The inspections were recently conducted by the state, it was only a static idle test, now the vehicles are placed on dynamometers and put...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:27:34 -0500
  ...they have 4 wheel dynamometers so that front and back tires are on rollers, it made me very nervous when the "technician" got into...
• Re: Utah Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 1999 13:27:35 -0400
  ...I was under the impression that dynamometer testing can be dangerous >to a syncro, expecially the VC. Is this the case? If so, are...
• Re: State Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:13:44 -0800
  We've been puttin' up with this crap for years in Southern Cal <YAWN> Smog Tests, Dynamometers, Graft, etc., that is................... Gotta work with...
• Re: bus depot (My last one ! I swear!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:51:54 -0500
  ...Or of course we could go back to ZZZZZZZZZappa with Dynamo Hum. It's almost Friday here.
• Re: Utah Emissions
  Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
  Thu, 6 May 1999 20:08:00 -0700
  ...I was under the impression that dynamometer testing can be dangerous > to a syncro, expecially the VC. Is this the case? If so, are...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 23:41:14 -0500
  Tim, I recently went through the Connecticut emissions testing with dynamometer, passed the CO, but barely made it through the NOX by 1/2...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 07:42:28 -0800
  ...they have 4 wheel dynamometers so that front and back tires > are on rollers, it made me very nervous when the "technician" got into...
• How dynamometer measures horspower and torque. A Must have url
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:53:23 -0800
  Robert, The dyno article I read, http://yarchive.net/car/ and others, state that dynamometers read the engine's torque and the horsepower is...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:38:25 -0500
  ...with my GL the first time they put mine on a dynamometer. I came running out of the waiting area waving my arms and...
• Friday's lame joke (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:29:55 -0800
  ...Let's be serious! The matter is that it has been burned the spark of the connecting rod to the dynamo of the radiator...
• help on electrics !!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 00:31:09 -0400
  ...intermittently a few months ago, and I even bought new generator/dynamo brushes, then the problem cleared itself up and for some reason has...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:38:03 +1200
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, >Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the pond, >just to name a few. > >For those interested...
• Gasket failure, proton accellerator (was Tires, Inertia)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:11:22 -0700
  ...That, combined with modifications to the head for improved spherical convection, keeps my self-exciting alpha-omega magnetic dynamo humming along quite nicely, though...
• Re: Emmissions help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:47:08 -0700
  ...to change what gear the car would be in on the dynamomiter test. Seems the CA laws are specific on no engine mods - but...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 02:38:11 -0500
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, > Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the > pond, > just to name a few. > > For those interested...
• Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 22:45:44 -0500
  ...Performance testing If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer (engine output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be...
• $40.00 Dynamometer - Home Dyno
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 10:45:53 -0800
  I came across this looking for engine sensor monitoring devices. (http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/homedyno/homedyno.htm) From the website: "...the Home Dyno...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:22:58 +0900
  ...The voltage made of the dynamo gets a great loss as that result. This work to avoid this loss. You will earn many profits...
• Radiator Fan Motor - 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:25:20 -0700
  ...I must however confirm this with the master of the electron, the charged guru from the east, a dynamo of many windings, david are...
• repost: Testing your generator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 11:18:17 EDT
  ...Connect the terminal DF (dynamo field) to the negative post of the battery. If there is a third wire/terminal (D-) this should also...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:27:55 -0500
  ...mcneely > > > > These were the days before we had dynamometer testing, so YRMV. Syncros are > not dyno tested though for obvious reasons. > > > > Good luck! > > > > Stuart...
• Building Motor From 2.1 To 2.5
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 21:48:41 -0400
  ...The alternative for those on this side of the pond is > finding a knowlegable mechanic with a dynamometer (syncro owners, > it has to be...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 23:26:20 -0500
  ...Performance testing > > If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer (engine > output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be...
• Emissions Testing. 1st reply was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:45:08 +0000
  ...Many areas require the dynamometer testing as that puts the engine under load which tests the integrity of the O2 sensor and the 3...
• Re: Horsies
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 07:54:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Have the engine measured on a dynamometer (a.k.a. dyno). 2. Weigh the car, and take it to the drag races. Use your...
• Turbo Kits for VW 1.9 and 2.1 Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 12:36:04 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...are set up on a rolling road dynamometer. Parts which we could supply from here are: * Turbo manifold. * Turbo. * Microfueller system and silencer. Cost...
• Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:04:31 -0700
  ...These were the days before we had dynamometer testing, so YRMV. Syncros are not dyno tested though for obvious reasons. Good luck! Stuart Exempt...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
  ...Every year a small percentage of what CA thinks are 'high polluters' get randomly selected to have a dynamometer test which is more rigorous...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
  ...positive B- Battery negative D+ Dynamo postive D- Dynamo negative DF Dynamo field DF1 Dynamo field 1 DF2 Dynamo field 2 ----------(Alternator with separate...
• Re: solar beat fraidaye
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:44:59 -0700
  ...each planet made the same way one can presently hear a dynamo running at the generating station ok tin hat back on ... prepare to...
• Enhanced Auto Emissions Test in NJ
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 03:26:03 -0500
  Has anyone put their van through the new ASM 50-15 inspection in NJ? The put the car on a dynamometer and run it...
• Looking for an engine dynamometer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 23:47:50 -0500
  I'm searching for a good, well-used engine dyno, one with the capacity to test up to 200 hp / 350 ft-lbs. I...
• Re: What does terminal 15a do? (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:58:23 -0700
  ...positive B- Battery negative D+ Dynamo postive D- Dynamo negative DF Dynamo field DF1 Dynamo field 1 DF2 Dynamo field 2 ----------(Alternator with separate...
• Automotive Programs
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 15:07:52 -0700
  ...RPM Predictor MPH to RPM Range Miles-Per-Gallon estimator Highway Dynamometer Vehicle Battery CCA Vehicle Battery CCA Temperature Adjustment Effective Tire Diameter Speedometer...
• Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:49:24 -0500
  ...I can't see why the method John suggests (towing with a dynamometer (*)) would be illegal in states that allow rope towing. However, the...
• Re: Synthetic motor oil.
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:48:31 -0400
  ...These tests of course were run on a dynamometer [ sp ? ] however. But after inspections there was also no sludge build up at all and...
• Re: any room for one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 23:47:10 +0000
  ...Actual dynamometer results for select vehicles will be posted this summer on this website" Hmm well I dont know about you guys but I...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:30:49 +0100
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, > > Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the > > pond, > > just to name a few. > > > > For those interested...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...positive > B- Battery negative > D+ Dynamo postive > D- Dynamo negative > DF Dynamo field > DF1 Dynamo field 1 > DF2 Dynamo field 2 > ----------(Alternator with separate...
• Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 06:52:56 EST
  ...We have no access to a dynamometer so have never done any accurate testing. Please consider my STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System before...
• Re: Smog inspections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 20:04:04 EDT
  ...are different) using the dreaded Smog II system (required with a dynamometer). Where I live, it is not yet required (Northern Calif.), so we...
• Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:08:03 -0800
  ...Performance testing > > If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer > (engine output analysis and brake test) the transaxle drive shaft must be...
• new emissions methods in UT/I passed, YEA!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:09:17 -0600
  ...Utah just implemented a new emissions test which requires the test to run the vehicle on a dynamometer. It simulates a level drive at...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor - 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:05:12 -0700
  ...I must however confirm this with > the > > master of the electron, > > the charged guru from the east, a dynamo of many > > windings, david are...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
  ...many areas got the IM 240 tests, otherwise known as the dynamometer tests. Keep in mind the '81 came in two different versions, 49...
• Oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:22:31 -0400
  ...NOx reduction is extremely important and the reason we had the dynamometer tests in many areas. The Vanagon engine relies on the combination of...
• the difference between early motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:08:30 +0100 (CET)
  ...The dynamo bracket is bolted in place as of1959, and at this time the fuel pump is moved from the side to the top...
• Re: What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:28:16 -0400
  ...4) Find a mil-surplus dynamotor (motor-generator set) that goes from 24v to 12v -- that would be the authentic way to do it...
• Re: any room for one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 21:10:39 -0700
  ...Actual dynamometer results for > select vehicles will be posted this summer on this website" > > Hmm well I dont know about you guys but I...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:58 -0400
  ...These were the days before we had dynamometer testing, so YRMV. Syncros are not dyno tested though for obvious reasons. Good luck! Stuart Exempt...
• Found: Dyno Runs for Stock and Chipped Digifant II 8V 1.8L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 11:16:41 EDT
  ...sleeping in the Westfalia, she produced a set of Digifant II Dynamometer results that I had been searching for over a year. Several of...
• Re: Robert Lilley CD
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 May 2001 00:19:05 -0700
  I just heard from someone else that Robert is still waiting to perform dynamometer test results with all of the current modifications before he...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise? NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:38:08 -0400
  ...That is why the dynamometer tests are needed for emissions testing that is looking for NOx control. The primary emission control devices consist of...
• 25hp and 36hp Motors revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:16:05 -0800
  ...The dynamo bracket is bolted in place as of1959, and at this time the fuel pump is moved from the side to the top...