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  • Re: [WetWesties] NVC the last moments of my friday involve a non vanagon related post about jappan
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:59:33 -0600
    ...solve a lot of problems. > and the age of the electron take over. > Already a Nissan Leaf car ( pure EV ) has some noise generator...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:25:22 -0700
    ...This tells me that I need to assure that the charging technology I select (generator? solar? generator? solar? I go back and forth on...
  • Re: improbable fixes
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:19:22 -0800
    ...Couldn't find one that would work ( though many would I bet ) I hot fielded the generator with 12 voltsIgnition power. and ran high...
  • Major Parts Score!
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 08 Apr 1996 15:55:53 -0700
    ...alternators/generators, motor parts, eraly bug taillights, mirrors, door handles, tin, yada yada. I'm going out right now to unload it all. I...
  • Re: Alternator Bearings?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:30:22 -0500
    ...Changes >> with the RPM of the engine. >> >> If I was back in the aircooled days, it would definitely be the >> generator bearings. It has...
  • '71 Bus Update
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Jul 1995 13:44:09 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I took the end castings and the generator stand to be tanked. I feel like a got a deal here for $10. They literally...
  • Washing the motor
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jul 1995 09:21:54 -0500 (CDT)
    ...About the only thing from it that is going onto the new motor is the generator and the tin. I didn't get a...
  • removing the fan housing, engine in car?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:50 -0500
    ...it just too big a pain? ----------- I dont mind changing a generator in a split screen engine in car. Find it easier. Unless thermostat...
  • Re: Power Inverter wired into 110 Voltage circuit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:24:23 -0500
    ...so that I always have 110 available, whether plugged into a camp ground, my 1000 Watt Honda Generator or my 1000 Watt Inverter off...
  • Re: What to carry?
    Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:44:26 -0500
    ...Hauls firewood, and fits right in the bed of the truck with room for the generator." "We take our motor scooters even though we...
  • Re: more Q's on the TDI
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 96 10:26:18 +0200
    ...He has a diesel heater and a diesel generator, both may legally use the home heating oil, the engine that drives the propellor may...
  • Re: westy auxillary battery
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 13:30:22 -0800 (PST)
    ...a DC to DC converter(not >cheap either.) Or maybe two generators! You could use two 6-volt or one of >each- 6 and...
  • Re: OT: Guinness VW record
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Mon, 6 Nov 2000 22:44:01 -0500
    ...That and the other > things like generators, batteries, starters, points and condensers, > oil changes, plugs, clutch, tires, clogs in the fuel system, wheel > alighnments...
  • Re: Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:10:33 -0600
    ...Honda Generator aux fuel hook up. > >Off the top of my head I don't remember the fuel line "ID" size. > >Does anyone have...
  • Re: Diesel Fanatacism
    Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
    Mon, 18 May 1998 21:06:19 -0400
    ...It uses a combination of an Audi 5 cylinder that runs a generator that charges either a bank of hi-tech Russian capacitors or...
  • Re: Death Valley Trip
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:17:44 -0800
    ...There are two loops, the upper loop is officially for RVs but no generators allowed, so very few monster vehicles (they all stay in...
  • Re: Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:22:26 -0500
    ...That's for the >generator, inverter, furnace, air conditioners, engine-heated hot >water, electric-heated hot water, fresh water, gray water, black >water. And...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:00:40 -0500
    ...a syncro tranny in a 2wd and drive an a/c generator off of it too? I'm a nutty fool! Velma 82 1...
  • Re: Dometic Check Valve
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:03:40 -0500
    ...nbsp;assumption that you are talking about the air pump/spark generator.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Dave B.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV...
  • VW Week.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 21:00:18 -0600
    ...I had to place the generator tension bolt on top of the bar to get it tight enough. I had to add a few...
  • Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 10 Oct 2003 23:21:10 -0700
    ...This would be a lot nicer than a separate generator. Depending on your laptop, there may be a 12VDC cigarette adapter/charger available that...
  • Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:31:45 -0500
    Hi John, I like the idea of a trailer with matching tires. But if you're just looking for a trailer for toys you...
  • Re: Roof rack suitable (low profile) gas can?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:38:25 -0400
    ...is higher than that so I might just pull the tank/generator > out of the stove box and let it ride up there in...
  • Heidelberg V radio for parts or repair
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:52:41 -0500
    ...there's an intermittent in the output of the FM stereo generator so that FM radio almost always only has left channel. Undoubtedly it...
  • Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:33:30 -0400
    ...It could be that the PO used the previous motor to drive an external generator (or other contraption) and put a few too many...
  • Re: RE: Generator access or engine acces
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jun 1996 21:21:25, -0500
    On my 71 (now rusted away in the woods), I jacked up the rear and used stands- then removed engine mount bar from frame...
  • Going, going, gone!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 23:11:28 -0700
    ...lawnmower (well, okay I have another one on the house emergency generator but it doesn't get used much) I think I'll be...
  • Re: 4WD/Syncro stickers on a 2WD
    Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
    Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:14:51 -0700
    ...they'll slap a v-tec sticker on a > generator. > > At 09:49 PM 3/3/00 -0500, you wrote: >>In a message dated...
  • Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:34:56 -0800
    ...It currently resides as a small electrolyses generator I use for production of pure(er) oxygen for use in yeast propagation. The H side...
  • Re: E15 fuel?
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:38:53 -0800
    ...it's probably a conspiracy to get us out of our paid for pollutant generators and into the showroom finance loop. � =(;D) � � VW - scene...
  • Re: Re[2]: VW Customer Relations & reality check
    Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
    Fri, 12 Jul 1996 00:42:59 -0400 (EDT)
    On Thu, 11 Jul 1996, David Schwarze wrote: > At 12:23 PM 7/11/96, Ed McMullin wrote: > >>generators soon. Maybe we should start...
  • Re: VANAGON digest 426
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 95 8:15:41 EDT
    ...the leads to the four spark plugs and especially to the generator - Third - double check the tightness of the fan belt. Fourth - see if...
  • Re: Generators/Camping/Westies
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Fri, 3 Jul 1998 11:52:32 -0500
    I have a Coleman Powermate 1000 (850W nominal/1000W surge). It's a 2cycle that comes with both 110V AC hookups (2) and a...
  • Re: ring around the dizzy and other questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 07:44:35 EDT
    ...It shields the distributor and "absorbs" the radio-frequency disturbance that the little spark-gap generator (your distributor) creates. The grounding strap on it...
  • Re: Ground Fault in Westy?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 3 Jan 2003 10:02:45 -0500
    ...The hope is that the normal heartbeat generator will restart in coordinated mode instead of the random quivering that is fibrillation. david -- David Beierl...
  • Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:31:58 -0500
    ...A 5,500 watt generator will also use ~ a gallon/hour. Anyway, Mike, you are putting way to much emphasis on getting the battery...
  • Re: Death Valley in early January
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:41:06 -0800
    ...showers and the Ranger programs but I am happy > in Texas Spring or Furnace Creek. > Texas Creek has no generators which is nice. > > > Bernie >
  • Bug Engine: Pros & Cons?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 Jun 1995 10:21:43 -0400
    ...71?? Will I have to switch other parts over (i.e. generator, starter, etc...) to match it up?? At least with this engine, I...
  • RE: ammeters
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Feb 95 13:27:00 MST
    ...Plus, by inference (turn on everything in the car) the battery voltage reflects the current capability of the generator or alternator. The bonus is...
  • Re: A Ford Westy/Vixen
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Soiney
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:06:31 -0600
    ...Some of the options include a generator, > microwave and a built in air conditioner. > Doug '86 GL Westy Does anyone remember the Vixen camper...
  • Re: Rialto ?? Rialta!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 17 May 1999 23:49:36 -0400
    ...Including furnace, AC and generator. Can also be financed over 15 years and the interest is tax deductible as a second home. I would...
  • USED BUS FOR 45 SEATS
    Historical mailing list - DAE YOUNG IND.CO.,LTD
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 06:02:47 -0500
    <HTML> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" Content="EMail Spider"> <TITLE></TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <DIV>DEAR SIRS,</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>WE ARE ONE OF...
  • Re: Electrical pollution?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 01:22:03 -0600
    ...In the meantime, this week maybe, I will complete my prototype "Cold Fusion" electric generator, notify the oil companies so they can get up...
  • Re: What to carry?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:27:01 -0700
    ...Hauls firewood, and fits right in the bed of the truck with room for the generator." > >"We take our motor scooters even though we...
  • Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:17:43 -0800
    ...Now, there are hordes of motor homes and big Giant rigs down there in winter, usually with very noisy generators and stuff..I want...
  • Re: 12V fridge recommendation?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:12:06 -0500
    ...I would actually be more interested in a portable battery generator for it. I’ll follow your experience with interest. Eric Caron > On Feb...
  • Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:48:31 -0700
    ...The guy there is using the end of a big screwdriver > to flip the belt off the edge of the Beetle generator sheave while...
  • Thanks to 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 09:36:08 -0400
    ...The unit sleeps 5, has a generator, shower, potty, 6 gallon water heater, 2 way refrig, stove/oven, furnace, power converter and AC. It...
  • Re: turbonator.com
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 07:08:30 -0800
    ...They claim that "Independent studies on nonmoving vortex generators have been performed", but offer no documentation or reference to the purported studies. Don't...
  • Re: Share your solar success story?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 14:23:16 -0400
    ...Share your solar success story? > > > I've been using on the the Honda 1k generators for about 3 years now. > > > > And I use it...
  • Re: me too (solar)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:59:37 -0400
    ...I could also bring my Honda generator along (though some places don't allow generators.) On Jun 28, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Rocket...
  • Re: What's a Hall sender do?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:28:17 -0400
    ...item I haven't replaced > or diagnosed is the Halls sender, generator or whatever is in the > distributor. What does this thing do and...
  • eurovan/winnebago ... on sale! :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 10 Dec 95 23:06:33 CST
    ...list: $45,000 new asking price: $41,500 has A/C, generator, microwave, propane stove & propane furnace/heater, shower & toilet, and is wired for...
  • Re: Electric Vanagon FS at zapworld.com
    Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
    Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:59:42 -0700
    ...Electric Vanagon FS at zapworld.com > Range could be extended greatly with a small diesel powered generator on > board... > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:56:52 -0400
    ...be added to continuous load; 50% for school buses, twenty percent...for battery charging...Generator output should be 50% more than vehicle load requirement."
  • Re: sliding door quieting
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:40:47 -0500
    ...sleeping -- I'm an early riser; but if the > neighbors are generator people or seem to have gotten the impression > that I really wanted...
  • Re: Interesting VW Article on Future Technology The Company May Use - Hopefully it will reach a new Vanagon Soon
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:52:53 -0800
    ...He has > his entire place off the grid, and burns hydrogen in his trucks and > generators. > > > On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 9:07...
  • The Westfalia is a Tent On Wheels!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 8 Aug 1998 15:36:08 -0700
    ...large hunk of metal in the forest. (not to mention obnoxious generators, etc.). I certainly don't want to camp next to them. But...
  • Death Valley
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:18:12 -0500
    ...Being enclosed on both sides by 40 foot "Bounder" motorhomes, each towing Wranglers with bikes on the back, and running Honda generators to power...
  • Re: When the wind blows
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:19:37 -0800
    ...Dave Baker perhaps.... > > For camping, there are some campgrounds that I have been to that don't > allow the user of generators (well infernal...