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  • Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
    ...even so much as a spot of white >> smoke >> >> -- a properly timed diesel does not smoke -- >> oh yes one hting the 1.6 did...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
    ...The pressure wave is timed to return to the valve just as it opens or closes. Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . The Tiico...
  • Re: Come out of the closet, all
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:13:47 -0500
    ...These are timed events where :::they :::close a section of highway and let you go as fast as you want for a given :::distance...
  • Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:55:35 -0700
    ...was overheating till I bled the rad again...And she >>> is >>> timed by "Ear" since I have no timing light...I have a few...
  • Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:09:41 -1000
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly twice. >>>> After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed >> okay...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:54:20 +0000
    ...and dirty) New ignition switch ( > >>> really worn out after inspection) Ignition timed at 35 degrees at 3000 > >>> rpm GOWESTY specs Remaining questions that I...
  • Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:21:22 -0700
    ...was overheating till I bled the rad again...And she > is > timed by "Ear" since I have no timing light...I have a few...
  • Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:31 -0400
    ...He timed the engine up, but couldn't eliminate the "searching idle". He closed off the "retard". Not sure if the issue is a...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - byron nemela
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:08:35 -0700
    ...The pressure wave > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > or closes. > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > The Tiico...
  • My Trip so far
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:06:36 -0400
    ...I have spark, I have it timed, finally call AAA, and they tow me to town. I should have become suspicious as I rode...
  • Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
    ...find out what is not timed or engaged correctly. flooded wet spark plugs can look just like no ignition. I don't think I...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -0700
    ...The pressure wave > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > or closes. > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > The Tiico...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:19:05 +0000
    ...low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch. > > > I've > > > > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact > when > > > > using > > > > > the...
  • Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:42:53 -0400
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly > twice. > > > > After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed > > okay...
  • Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:52:32 -1000
    ...and injection pulses are not even timed to valve or piston position . ...also quite crude.\ On a typical subaru engine ..the injectors are fired...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:24:22 -0700
    ...The pressure > > wave > > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > > opens > > > or closes. > > > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > > > The Tiico...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:45:15 -0700
    ...The pressure wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:36:41 -0400
    ...The pressure wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
  • Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:41:29 -0800
    ...Signals are timed to delay the crosstraffic green light any way, so the real danger is running the red light when it was red...
  • Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:20:17 -0600
    ...it john. > dig in ...get dirty ... > find out what is not timed or engaged correctly. > > flooded wet spark plugs can look just like no...
  • Re: Bus Depot Order Status Update
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:08:59 -0500
    ...This thread is perfectly timed, as I happen to have just bought a factory closeout on upgraded headlights! These are the round Bosch E...
  • Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 5 Sep 2014 19:21:18 -0300
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly >> twice. >>>>> After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed >>> okay...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:56:04 -0800
    ...low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch. >> > I've >> > > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact >> when >> > > using >> > > > the...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:41:32 -0500
    ...low O2 shutoff and a tip over > switch. > > > > I've > > > > > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact > > when > > > > > using > > > > > > the...
  • entertainment: 1956 road test
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
    ...Consider, for example, the timed top speed. The most favorable run gave a dead 60.0 actual mph, with the speedometer indicating 62.5...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:46:53 -0400
    ...The pressure wave > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > or closes. > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > The Tiico...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:40:41 +0000
    ...low O2 shutoff and a tip over > > switch. > > > > > I've > > > > > > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty > compact > > > when > > > > > > using > > > > > > > the...
  • Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:13:05 -0700
    ...make a token attempt to fill the > remaining 15% with a timed tapering-rate charge that shuts off after an > hour. I can be...
  • Re: Bus Depot Order Status Update
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:11 -0500
    ...This thread is perfectly timed, as I happen to have just bought a factory closeout on upgraded headlights! These are the round Bosch E...
  • Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:17:55 -0800
    ...0 to 5 degrees advanced is about right. >> >> this from having timed about a thousand waterboxer engines over the >> years. >> >> Scott >> >> >> >> On 12/14...
  • Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions (cont)
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Sat, 9 Feb 2002 19:46:07 -0800
    ...I timed my 85GL the other day based on the info the guy at the shop gave me. He showed me a picture in...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:05:21 -0700
    ...The pressure > wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
  • Re: Diesels
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    13 Sep 1995 10:04:33 -0700
    ...I believe they use a different injection pump and can be timed a little more aggressively to maximize power output 4) Fuel economy of...
  • Quebec�s Gasp�: Trip report
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 27 Jul 2002 14:08:25 -0300
    ...We headed north out of Halifax through New Brunswick (NB) and timed our trip so that we could take the slow road. After driving...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:08:12 -0700
    ...The pressure > wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
  • Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 12:21:22 -0600
    ...data point by which we could adjust the values derived from timed coast down testing. If you know the speed is 60 seconds per...
  • Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Sat, 6 Sep 2014 01:11:27 -0400
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly > >> twice. > >>>>> After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed > >>> okay...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400
    ...The pressure > wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
  • FW: Boston Bob memorial cruise and campout
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:47:21 +0000
    ...geo-centers.com>, > > <thomas.r.fiske@saic.com>, <tim110301@hotmail.com>, > > <timeddy@mac.com>, <tminus100@gmail.com>, <torlasco@yahoo.com.ar>, > > <transporterfest@bostig.com...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
    ...The > pressure wave > > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > > or closes. > > > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > > > The Tiico...
  • Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true confessions of a gear head
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:15:51 -0500
    ...info regarding the comparison between the 2 when both motors are timed at 5 degrees BTDC........ HP and torque curves comps. Malibu Tony 85...
  • Re: Bus Depot Side Tent...
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:49:02 -0400
    ...My wife (5'1" and 110 lbs) and I timed how long it took us to set it up, and between the pair of...
  • Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
    ...0 to 5 degrees advanced is about right. >>> >>> this from having timed about a thousand waterboxer engines over the >>> years. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12/14...
  • Re: Advice needed for cross-country trip
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:44:23 -0230
    ...I full-timed in my van for two and a half years, all over North America. (See my website for endless details - www.joyhecht...
  • Re: oil pressure
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Sat, 12 May 2007 13:55:27 -0700
    ...here is the reading (use timed new roman for proper display): (the tubing is about 2.5 meters long, hence I expect a small...
  • Dead Bus Report
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
    ...We also noticed that the thing was supposed to be timed at 10 degrees ATDC at idle, so we imagined that this was one...
  • Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:56:58 -0400
    ...Belt stretch will then translate into much higher cam gear angle changes and much greater slop in valvetrain timed events. This is what you...
  • Re: The details of Motronic (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
    ...The two inputs- the crankshaft telling the computer it's at TDC number one cylinder, and the CPS indicating the valves are timed properly...
  • Re: The details of Motronic (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
    ...The two inputs- the crankshaft telling the computer it's at TDC number one cylinder, and the CPS indicating the valves are timed properly...
  • Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con fessions of a gear head
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0600
    ...info regarding the comparison between the 2 when both motors are timed at 5 degrees BTDC........ HP and torque curves comps. Malibu Tony 85...
  • Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 21 Jan 2003 19:13:32 -0800
    ...If you follow this and there are no faults in the ignition system it should be timed close enough to fire up and run...
  • Engine Reccommendations-type 2
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
    ...It was timed at 5 ATDC for the smog check, but is now at ~7 BTDC so it will run right. It runs too...
  • Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 1, long, boring
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:54:00 -0700
    ...best enjoyed in late afternoon light, so that is how we timed it. The magic was with us. After some photo stops we turned...
  • Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
    Historical mailing list - benoit
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:01:52 -0400
    ...Belt > stretch will then translate into much higher cam gear angle changes > and much greater slop in valvetrain timed events. This is what you...
  • Subaru transplant versus Ratio rockers and wasserboxer upgrades
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:46:15 -0800
    ...info regarding the comparison between the 2 when both > motors are timed > at 5 degrees BTDC........ HP and torque curves comps. > > > > Malibu Tony 85...
  • Factory Viscous Coupling That Was Apparently Too Stiff
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:49:58 -0500
    ...Peter, timed the number of revolutions at idle and it was around 16 or 20, i can't remember. If i gave a lillte...
  • Re: On Engine Efficiency, Comparing I4s, WBs and Subies (not short)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 00:11:47 EST
    ...It must also be timed to complete the burn well before the exhaust valve opens. As far as piston frictional losses are concerned, the...
  • Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 2
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:14:53 -0700
    ...Sitting on the bed looking out the windshield I timed a minute and counted about 10 spouts, mostly a large and small spout together...
  • Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 6 May 2011 19:28:54 -0700
    ...EVER since I repleaced it and timed it by ear....my van ALWAYS stalls > first thing every morning when I switch from reverse to...
  • Re: Cuts off on startup
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
    ...Cheaply, the injectors are not sequentially fired or even timed to intake stroke . So if you see injector pulse at one injector, they are...