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• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:27:03 -0400
  ...Make > > sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I > > have also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:04:57 -0400
  ...Stick parking brake levers, (on the shoes) or binding cable assemblies are very common causes of drum brake grief. I would begin there. Dennis...
• Belated Battery Comments - What Fits!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 28 May 2000 15:30:07 EDT
  ...The remaining area has long (since purchase in '82) been tool central complete with unused battery jumper cables. Needs: Lights! Got fluorescents all over...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:55:59 -0500
  ...had to change the >> ignition switch the AFM and the alternator and battery cables. (i got her >> for 600$ i'd say not too...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:05:14 -0700
  ...but if a cable is frozen ....you're only feeling the strething of the cable. The brake shoes are not moving. Checking on details...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...VE4/9F2500R16P), >actually under the control lever (throttle shaft) attached accelerator cable, I guess. >The fuel drop directly over no.1 injector, and I...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:17:15 -0600
  ...both parking brake > cables are moving smoothly :? > Many people...professions included, do not even think to check that both > cables move at least half...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:43:09 -0500
  ...Voltage at battery and alternator >>> stud: 12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are >>> clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 09:35:23 -0800
  ...Unique to this engine is the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, ecu and custom wiring harness, throttle cable and the...
• Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:39:44 -0700
  ...I did try it with my 9amp sawsall and it did run it which surprised me, I had jumper cables attached to a battery...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:45:44 -0600
  ...I have recently had very good luck with starters > and > >>> alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > >>> > >>> Merry Christmas > >>> Dennis > >> >
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...Its confusing that both the temp gauge sender cable and the catalytic converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown...
• Re: STRANDED
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
  ...thought that was just going back to the alternator. The stud for the battery cable and that red wire is damaged and while I...
• 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
  ...seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost looks stock) -Recently replaced alternator -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!) -Reseal...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:37 -0700
  ...but if a cable is frozen ....you're only feeling the strething of the cable. The brake shoes are not moving. Checking on details...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:04:27 -0700
  ...It would mean a much >> smaller >> > run of cable to the alternator, for sure. >> > >> > BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:42:04 -0700
  ...Make >>> sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I >>> have also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: Friday water pump fun!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:06:00 -0500
  ...Initially figured it was the idler roller, then alternator, then finally narrowed it down to water pump. Since the noise hadn't gotten consistently...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:16:08 -0600
  ...I have recently had very good luck with starters >>> and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. >>> >>> Merry Christmas >>> Dennis >>
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:30:08 -0700
  ...The red wire runs from the relay to the battery cable connection > >on the starter solenoid. The black wire runs from the relay to...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...covers, throttle and clutch cables, points and condenser, lug nuts, things for oil change, valves, coil, fuel guage, alternator pump, water pump, oxygen sensor...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:59:45 -0700
  ...It would mean a much >>> smaller >>> run of cable to the alternator, for sure. >>> >>> BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:13:12 -0400
  ...It was powered by a cable he had run from the >> battery forward. He had added a good bit of electrical stuff to the...
• Re: Battery Charger ?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:12:02 -0700
  ...constant voltage (CV), so it will work exactly as a vehicle alternator. Here is one seller. They are also common on ebay, though some...
• Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:41:55 -0800
  ...Everywhere except inside the alternator. I might even try it on the running, cold, stumbling engine. I have seen an electrical 'not right' connection...
• '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:52:08 -0700
  ...To replace them I removed the steering wheel mount, dropped the parcel shelf, disconnected the speedometer cable, reached around behind the dash and loosened...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:55:55 -0500
  ...I have recently had very good luck with starters and > > alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > > > > Merry Christmas > > Dennis > > >
• Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 16:21:57 -0500
  ...MechanicB reasoned that IF > >> *** he got a correct-gauge battery cable, > >> with connectors at each end and ran it under > >> the car from the...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:11:39 -0500
  ...I just un-hook the second battery when camping using a clamp terminal cable. No relays or isolators. The relay in the kit looks...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:32:25 -0400
  ...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. > Check for stray voltage on...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...flush-Summer 2001 Windshield (Safelite) new gasket-Summer 2001-$245 Accelerator cable-Summer 2001-$24 Pass side CV joints and boots inner/outer-Summer...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:03:40 -0400
  ...Make >>> sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I >>> have also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: [Re: Re-occuring problem]
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:00:31 -0700
  ...The red wire runs from the relay to the battery cable connection > > >on the starter solenoid. The black wire runs from the relay to...
• (NVC)Re: Reliability over one year
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:23:42 -0800
  ...had told me I also replaced the cooling fan > > switch, > > thermostat, and throttle cable. > > > > I initially had some high idle problems that were quickly...
• FYI: Battery Life
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:45:34 -0600
  ...Interestingly, because overcharging most quickly kills batteries, typically alternators are regulated to provide relatively low charging rates. This may mean a chronically undercharged battery...
• Re: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:57:27 -0800
  ...If I do need it, I'll just use jumper cables instead of wiring something in-line. I'm looking for simplicity for what...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:29:33 -0500
  ...It is recharged by a DC-DC converter from the high-voltage system - there is not a belt-driven alternator. In my '01, the...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:18:18 -0400
  ...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. > Check for stray voltage on...
• Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:34:53 -0700
  ...assorted clamps > - accelerator cable > - fuel filter > - oil filter > - spare keys > - temp2 sender > - thermostat > > I plan to add: > a Hall sender > alternator brushes << > > > What about...
• Second battery, the story on relays.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
  ...When the two circuits are jointed, the alternator charges both batteries. When they are separated by the switch, they are independent of each other...
• Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:38:25 -1000
  ...MechanicB reasoned that IF >>>> *** he got a correct-gauge battery cable, >>>> with connectors at each end and ran it under >>>> the car from the...
• Updated for sale list
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:12:47 -0400
  ...12.00 VW Vanagon syndrome factory repair cable in great shape. I bought this one for around 300.00 a couple years ago. 100...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:22:12 -0600
  ...The green wire is a coaxial cable. Make sure the outer shield is not shorted to the signal wire. >> Check for stray voltage on...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:37:18 -0400
  ...Disconnect the EFI harness from the ECU, the alternator plug, the coil wires (that go to the motor), throttle cable, and the double relay...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 16:52:42 -0500
  ...I've also found heavy duty truck batteries under the rear seats with huge welding cables attached to solenoids under the van along with...
• Re: Gerry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:39:28 -0500
  ...It uses a USB cable. > > > > My Alpine NON CD head unit + amplifier "maintenance" current draw when > > turned off. Measurements are rounded up/down. I...
• Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
  ...Makes it a lot easier to get to other hardware. #2) Remove Alternator, Oil Dip Stick, and all electrical that will tie the engine...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:38:53 -0700
  ...I pull the power from the B+ post on the alternator (fused of course). The switch on the dash completes the ground circuit side...
• return to ol' blue - the diesel to gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:36:28 -0700
  ...Still have to extend the throttle cable (no problem) and do the wiring (yikes!) The engine is from an 1986 Golf with the CIS...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:13:42 -0500
  ...I have recently had very good luck with starters >>> and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. >>> >>> Merry Christmas >>> Dennis >>
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 22 May 2008 22:55:08 -0700
  Troy, Here's my setup: ---105 AH Sears Diehard RV battery ---1315 Surepower separator ---30 amp Progressive Dynamics 110V smart charger ---8 AWG cable...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:54:09 -0700
  ...corrosion on any connections in the entire battery-starter-ground cables-iignitions switch circuit. if it will do it ..employ 'substitue and bypass' strategy...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:42:39 -0500
  ...This is similar to an alternator not turning on until you rev the engine. Get a 100 watt light bulb and plug it into...
• Re: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:08:09 -0500
  ...If I do need it, I'll just use jumper cables instead of wiring something in-line. I'm looking for simplicity for what...
• Re: Battery Life
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:22:13 -0800
  ...Interestingly, because overcharging most quickly kills > batteries, typically alternators are regulated to provide relatively > low charging rates. This may mean a chronically undercharged battery...
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...50.00 1 Electrical Starter $190.00 Reman $75.00 1 Alternator $235.00 Reman $75.00 1 Ignition System Distributor $20.00 1...
• Re: Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:35:51 -0700
  ...In the interest of making > it work, I ran two battery cables to a Hella battery disconnect switch and > jammed it (the switch) up...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:06:39 -0800
  ...Need a lightweight > alternator for your homebuilt aircraft? > > Regarding shielded wire, remember to always ground all signal shields at > only one point. Signal shields...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:35:35 -0600
  ...I have recently had very good luck with starters > >>> and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. > >>> > >>> Merry Christmas > >>> Dennis > >> >
• Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:43:47 -0700
  ...I also REPLACED the battery ground cable. End result was an open loop control current of 430 ma, exactly as specified. Oh yeah, on...