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• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 06:12:25 -0400
  ...differential pressure gauge that would do beautifully for the fuel pressure regulator - the Buna N diaphragm is resistant to gasoline. One line to the...
• Re: Propane Leak! Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 19:59:36 -0700
  ...Bought a regulator from a local RV Supply for less than $20. The new regulator was the same as the one sold by my...
• Re: Van is down - help!
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 08:38:43 -0400
  At 09:16 PM 29/06/2001, you wrote: >OTTOMH I'd say you've ruptured the fuel pressure regulator diaphragm. Pull >the vacuum...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 14:10:17 -0400
  The regulator is an on/off device. It turns the field on full when voltage rises above the set point, and turns it off...
• FI Aux Air Regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:35:12 -0800
  ...While I was checking the pieces I noticed that the Aux Air Regulator when very cold is bearly open. What I have read is...
• Re: Fuel pump pressure
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:05:40 -0400
  ...The Vanagon fuel rail regulates its pressure with a regulator that constantly dumps excess fuel back to the tank. Upstream of the regulator you...
• Tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 31 May 2011 09:24:26 -0400
  Where can I buy or how can I make the tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold where the small connection...
• Re: Testing Generator and Volt. Reg.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:25:56 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 12 Apr 1995, Stuart Foley wrote: > The problem here sounds like the regulator, but first check the > generator. This should read anywhere...
• Manual window regulator replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 11 May 2025 18:47:58 -0500
  ...t get a chance to replace the passenger side manual window regulator before I parked it last fall. I’m looking for an instruction...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:08:16 -0500
  At 20:36 11/17/2016, Michael Magnani wrote: >Could my fuel pressure regulator be the source of my low fuel pressure? Your fuel...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 25 May 2001 21:28:17 -0700
  ...But I was smelling propane in the garage. > Finally found the leak in the regulator after crawling under the van. A > tiny crack or...
• Re: Van Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:14:37 -0500
  ...To test it pull off the vacuum line while the fuel pump is running, if gas comes out the regulator is bad (careful, gas...
• Fix or replace PW regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 21 May 2005 14:58:29 -0700
  Has anyone fixed their PW regulators rather than paying $150 for a replacement? The plastic lower guide on the slide rail has lost its...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:18:11 -0700
  Hi John, When my driver's side window regulator failed, it broke that little plastic piece and then proceeded to foul the cable around...
• rats... my alternator is junk.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 11:18:29 -0800
  ...This would have the advantages of being cheaper and also using an external regulator. (I *hate* internal regs) With the external regulator I can...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:43:03 -0400
  ...The AC charger's bulk cutoff voltage will be higher than the alternator regulator setting, so it will continue charging until you unplug it...
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:17:43 -0700
  ...As I understand it, the voltage regulator in the alternator does not know the battery state of charge. State of charge cannot be determined...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:25:45 -0700
  ...Did you check them when you replaced the regulator or did you just change out the regulator? Most just change the regulator & then blame...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:25:14 -0700
  I don't think there is an easy way to lube the window regulator mechanism .. but it does help some to spray the window...
• Replacing the LP tank - part 1
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:37:46 -0800
  ...There are two propane lines, one for the stove, one for the frig, that connect to a splitter that connects to the regulator: http...
• Re: Alternative regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:51:49 -0600
  ...There are two things you need on the regulator: It must be "horizontal" vs "vertical"--the drains for both stages must point "down." And...
• Re: 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 16:40:42 -0800
  ...yesterday (Bud's Bugs, Concord, CA) and saw > > an aux air regulator sitting on the front seat of a waterboxer Vanagon. > > > > Start scouring those...
• Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:15:03 -0500
  ...With the vacuum disconnected from the regulator I had 39#'s. Bentley calls for 35#'s. I seem to be running around 3-4psi...
• LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:25:36 -0700
  ...if water goes up LH side of hose app 5" , then double that = the total output of a given pressure regulator? I thought the...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:47:54 -0700
  " The regulator should have a cover to protect the vent especially in winter." What is it protecting the regulator from, and do I need...
• Re: My van runs like crap when it's cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:02:03 -0800
  Your right in having the fp regulator on your list of possible culprits, but no more than that. The fp regulator isn't senstive...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:11:36 -0400
  ...This because, apart from my longer > regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the > regulator and > the t-adapter which is connected...
• Re: propane explosion sleep with one nostral open
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 11 May 2007 09:46:04 -0700
  ...I can think of two causes. > One is it was intenstional and the other is that a > single stage regulator was used instead of...
• Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:15:36 -0400
  ...I think that sounds like a >voltage regulator issue if I recall? I did order that part but >haven't replaced it yet. Did...
• Re: Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 21:00:57 -0500
  Go to a propane supplier and replace the regulator. It is a standard part that should only cost about $20.00 Dennis -----Original Message...
• bad propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 26 May 2004 11:45:29 -0400
  ...wondering if this is being emitted thru the screen on regulator. my instincts tell me you are not supposed to smell anything, but i...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:18:07 -0700
  ...Then you can tell if your voltage regulator is working well or not. Richard
• Fuel pressure regulator reliability?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:57:54 EST
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• Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 15:26:06 -0700
  ...I disconnected the motor from the regulator and it had no spin to it what so ever. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I...
• Re: Propane regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:37:00 -0600
  Any regulator that leaks out of the small hole in the body has a defective diaphragm inside. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www...
• Re: Need regulator and brush box for 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 19:56:27 -0000
  Are we talking about the Bosch regulator that bolts into the back of Bosch alternators? These things are plentiful at most pick-it yards...
• Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:57:31 -0400
  ...This because, apart from my longer regulator, I also have a solenoid shutoff valve between the regulator and the t-adapter which is connected...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:38:33 -0500
  ...Replacing Propane Regulator Advice? We have the new replacement regulator, now need to get to work and install it.� Anyone have advice on the...
• alternator
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 14:06:29 -0500
  ...I have pulled the alternator already to check the carbon brushes on the voltage regulator. The Brushes look good, no pitting or visible damage...
• Fuel pressure regulator price and intallation Question
  Historical mailing list - Chad Bearden
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:29:34 -0400
  Hello all, Autozone has a fuel pressure regulator (fpr) for 52.99 for my 84 gasoline Westy. Good price? Also, the hoses that connect...
• Re: SOLVED>84 alternator light flicker
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 May 2000 13:35:23 -0400
  ...How much does the complete regulator cost? It would certainly tempt me to turn to the aftermarket where perfectly respectable regulators like Hella cost...
• Re: Keeping the fridge lit thoughts, experiences.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 12:34:46 -0400
  ...on the bench? Are you using a different regulator? Have you checked the onboard regulator to see if it's up to snuff or...
• Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 17:12:05 -0800
  ...Brake Pressure Regulator and 'soft pedal' Dennis, can you be more detailed in your description of this kind of failure? I ask because I...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600
  ...I did two fuel pump volume tests today, one at the pump and one at the return outlet of the fuel pressure regulator. Direct...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:25:46 -0500
  At 08:01 PM 11/11/2007, neil N wrote... >The vaccum source for the pressure regulator is from the air intake >distributor. IF...
• Re: westy propane pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:57:34 -0400
  ...what it is if that's not it. >thanks ! >scott Rectangular regulator no longer made, because it fails and leaks as above. Replacement (same...
• Re: Plumbing a second LP tank.. help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:29:24 -0800
  ...plumbing. > I need to run a line to connect the 2 tanks together on the high > pressure side before the regulator. Conceptually simple, just...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:04:57 -0400
  The regulator supplies both gauges with ten volts +/- half a volt, so your regulator is just in spec on the high side (this will...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 07:18:48 -0400
  ...Propane Regulator << File: ATT00000.htm >> Hi, I just had my propane tank out to repaint and to re-valve it. I warned the shop...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:49:05 -0800
  ...This extra diode would provide a corrected voltage reference to the voltage regulator that does not rely on the existence of a good current...
• Re: Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:57:21 -0800
  ...the fuel pressure regulator does after all. I haven't bothered to put my vacuum gauge on any engine for at least 15 years...
• Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:53:05 -0700
  I strongly recommend an external regulator for deep cycle batteries. It helps them to charge at the rates they are designed to accept. You...
• 85 VW fuel pressure regulator? [+Bentley manual 70s Rabbits][via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:26:23 -0500
  ...I'm told I need a new fuel pressure switch?regulator?device? Can ANYONE fill me in on their function, cost etc. Any related...
• Power window smoking
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:54:30 -0500
  ...and found that when the ignition is on smoke appears from the window regulator. It even sparks when I try press the switch to...
• Re: [WetWesties] 82 Westy issues (frustrated)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:54:54 EST
  ...Auxiliary Air regulator Cylinder temp sensor injectors Exhaust gas recirculation Deceleration air valve Full Throttle Switch Air flow Sensor cold start valve Poor performance...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 10 May 2001 12:22:08 -0500
  ...The vacuum produced by the engine also affects fuel regulator pressure, because the strength of the vacuum is what keeps the fuel pressure LOW...
• Re: LP, propane regulator adjustment
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 24 May 2005 15:25:41 -0600
  ...Single stage regulators are illegal on any RV per NAFPA and NHTSA and several other agencies. This includes for "removable" tanks. Jimt
• Part number
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:17:53 -0800
  I have two voltage regulators that I need identified. BD parts search doesn't show them. Voltage regulators, they are: 1197311011 ����������������������������������������� 1197311005 011 is...
• Need window regulator for 91 vanagon- drivers side
  Historical mailing list - Jay
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:47:07 -0600
  Anyone got one for sale? TIA, Jay > >
• Re: #3(3) VANAGON digest 525
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 20:34:54 -0400
  ...When it disconnects, I have to take the door >apart to temporarily re-connect the window to the regulator. > >My first solution was to...