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  • Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:22:25 -0700
    ...the van with the rope handle. I put the engine back the >>>>>> same >>>>>> way but I use some broom stick pieces under the plywood...
  • Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Mon, 05 May 1997 14:18:45 -0400
    ...With an extreme mismatch it feels like balancing a broomstick. The extreme example that is always cited is putting on radials in the front...
  • Re: Got worse, now doesn't run..
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:48:56 -0400
    ...the many folks you've seen tapping their starter with a broom handle to get it to turn). The vanagon fuel pump is also...
  • RE: Help from Mexico!
    Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
    Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:07 -0400
    ...tie one end of the cord to the broomstic= k (it's better if the broomstick has a hole drilled in the middle, so...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 09:33:37 -0400
    ...could use a broomstick inserted over the back wheel. Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without the...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 14:04:27 +0000
    ...could use a broomstick inserted over the back wheel.   Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without the...
  • FS: 82 Diesel ASI Camper - dead engine
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:38:32 -0700
    ...No stereo (I'm keeping the CD player) rear hatch struts on the way out, not quite broom handle time, but close. ___ Located in...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:02:22 -0700
    ...could use a broomstick > inserted over the back wheel. > Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without > the...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 15:10:16 +0000
    ...could use a broomstick > inserted over the back wheel. >  Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without > the...
  • Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:40:02 -0500
    ...Some of it advice such as the broom handle table lift trick, or real improvements like the Bues shelf. Many friends have fixed wires...
  • Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:03:49 -0500
    ...Some of it advice such as the broom handle table lift trick, or real improvements like the Bues shelf. Many friends have fixed wires...
  • Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
    ...The car handled very neutral in over/understeer. So back to the tires. Ideally four tires of the same height and ply rating seem...
  • Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Wed, 6 Jan 2021 09:51:55 -0500
    ...Some of it advice such > as the broom handle table lift trick, or real improvements like the Bues > shelf. Many friends have fixed wires...
  • Re: Starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:09:05 -0500
    ...If you buy your own it should be able to handle about 40 amps. Basically it should be wired so that the circuit from...
  • Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
    ...1 Wisk broom. Stan Wilder On Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:29:02 -0600 Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> writes: > I'm collecting parts...
  • Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
    Fri, 8 Jan 2021 16:48:23 -0500
    ...Some of it advice such as the broom handle table lift trick, or real improvements like the Bues shelf. Many friends have fixed wires...
  • Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 00:18:35 +0000
    ...GoWesty Rims ...can't loosen my lug nuts.  OK...first effort...handle the situation.  So yes, Dean, I ordered one of those strong lug...
  • Preliminary Tools List
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:19:00 -0600 (CST)
    ...Broom handle, maybe two is you are working on the front end like Muir. Pocket knife, razor blade type cutter. Hacksaw WD-40 Hand...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
    ...could use a broomstick > inserted over the back wheel. >  Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without > the...
  • Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 06:43:09 -0400
    ...OK...first effort...handle the situation. So yes, Dean, I ordered one of those strong lug nut wrenches with multiple sockets from Amazon, which...
  • Re: Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Oct 2019 14:59:25 +0000
    ...GoWesty Rims ...can't loosen my lug nuts.  OK...first effort...handle the situation.  So yes, Dean, I ordered one of those strong lug...
  • Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
    ...could use a broomstick >> inserted over the back wheel. >> Do the relay, but try to get one that can handle inductive loads without >> the...
  • The Tool List
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
    ...Spark plug gapper Plasti-guage Micrometer Steel ruler Broom handle, maybe two if you are working on the front end like Muir. Pocket knife...
  • remove
    Historical mailing list - Les Ross
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 16:38:29 -0600
    ...favorite broom or mop handle, insert the rounded end into the end of >the pushrod tube, and gently tap the wooden handle with a...