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• Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:11:02 -0500
  ...Gary If you can find a round object ~ rod or dowel ~ that is the same O'D' as the I'D' of the Chase...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 08:48:15 -0500
  It's really tricky, you need to push back the cushion of the arm rests and you'll see a little metal dowel that...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:39:01 -0700
  At 10/14/2011 06:41 AM, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: >Let me rephrase that. How many RPM'S should it be for the...
• Re: Jack Stands
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:31:35 -0500
  Are the stands like this, with pins or dowels that hold the height setting, any stronger or safer than the "pawl" or ratchet type...
• Re: off subject but is a vanagon engine(in africa)
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:52:36 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Tony Dowell Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 6:28 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: fridge on dc power
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:39:17 -0500
  ...On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@comcast.net> wrote: > Correct me if i'm wrong but I...
• Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 10:41:29 -0700
  ...in my '90 Westy? I've been using a long thin dowel, but frequently it gets knocked loose and the lid comes own on...
• Re: calendar
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:57:55 -0600
  ...na westy On Jan 11, 2012 2:53 PM, "Robert Mac Dowell" <yakandhike@comcast.net> wrote: Does anybody besides go westy have a westy...
• Re: Need Rear Gate Struts, reply
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:37:49 -0700
  ...But what about this.Put some dowels in the 2by4's go to a flea market and hang handcrafts and Vanagon parts on the...
• Re: Side mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 May 2010 20:08:26 -0700
  ...Inserted a 1/8" dia x 1 1/8 long stainless > steel dowel pin through the hole, "pinning" the bolt into the ball > (doesn...
• Re: Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:57:27 EDT
  In a message dated 7/7/2010 12:13:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kgrotz@CRAFTECH.COM writes: I mean the flywheel gets...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:53:53 -0500
  ...needless to say I now measure all the dowel pins and trim the points off when needed. The older single port and forty hp...
• Re: Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 10:20:14 -0700
  ...Flywheel Dowel Pins - Continued I just wanted to add a concluding thought about the pins. The question was whether they were necessary or not...
• Oil Pressure Relief Valve - Need Anecdotal Info
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 15 May 2004 17:22:19 -0500
  ...I put a dowel in the relief valve, thinking that it would fit tightly enough for me to pull the dowel out - but it...
• Re: Rear Table Mod
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:37:25 -0600
  ...Loren Busch, didn't you do this? >> How did you fasten the dowel in the base? >> > > Like this > http://www.pbase.com/labusch/tablemods >
• Re: side sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 11:07:23 -0700
  Put a wooden dowel in the sliding track. On 8/19/03 8:33 AM, "joe lucca" <joe_lucca@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > i'm...
• Fwd: Re: ET 45 alloys
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:20:25 -0800
  ...The dowels are a good idea. Even better would be simply fastening the spacers to the wheels, one would think. My 2 cents worth...
• Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:12:50 -0700
  ...You COULD use a dowel but how gauche would that be. I used a dowel as I was a bit short on scrimshaw'd...
• Re: starter solenoid
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:01:11 -0500
  On 8/6/2012 1:33 PM, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: > Can you just buy this or do I have to buy the whole...
• Re: refer
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:21:19 -0700
  ...Mark Robert Mac Dowell wrote: > I just got the northern tool catalog and noticed an avanti refrigerator on sale their. If anybody is interested...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 09:47:42 EST
  hey guys what I did was cut down an allen wrench so that I didn't have to remove the dowel pin. first I...
• Re: Main Seal tool
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:01:37 -0400
  ...This tool features unique design that includes clearance for stock as well as longer protruding high performance crankshaft dowel pins. For use by both...
• Re: Swinging table
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:55:42 -0500
  It's really better documented than what I am describing here, but basically you buy a 1 inch diameter oak dowel and cut it...
• Re: Need Rear Gate Struts, reply
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:55:49 -0400
  ...But what about this.Put some dowels in the 2by4's go to a >flea market and hang handcrafts and Vanagon parts on the...
• Re: Busdepot ezawning with roof rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:41:49 -0400
  ...Another that comes to mind might be a couple sections of large dowel in the roof rack (where not obstructed by the roof rack...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:43:17 -0800
  ...I would suggest coating the dowel rod when you're finished with some type of sealant, otherwise it may end up warping. I used...
• Re: calendar
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:05:07 -0500
  On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@comcast.net>wrote: > Does anybody besides go westy have a westy...
• JCW Clearance-wiring and FI's for breadloaves/vgons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 16:39:56 -0600
  ...LIGHTENED FLYWHEELS (67-70)86ZJ0385N 72.95 (4 DOWEL) HIGH PERF. LIGHTENED FLYWHEELS (67-70)86ZJ0386T 76.95 (8 DOWEL) The wiring harness was...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:41:17 -0700
  ...Mark Robert Mac Dowell wrote: > Dose anybody know what the RPM (revolutions per mile) number is for the stock 14 inch tire is. >
• Piston Pins - putting them back in?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:51:55 -0800
  ...A long dowel and a mallet? Thanks Mark __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo...
• Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 08:32:51 -0700
  ...I figured this was safer, as there is a chance of scratching the head surface with a metal dowel, especially if you're working...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:51:41 -0700
  On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 5:38 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > I agree, the inline VW engine has large dowel...
• Re: R&R Clutch
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:00:34 -0700
  ...I posted that the pressure plate fits over 3 roll > pins/dowels in the flywheel, and thus the p. plate fits only one way...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:00:22 -0700
  ...Much safer to use than any dowel made of wood. On 10/12/2013 1:32 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > Then you have probably...
• Re: Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:22:19 -0300
  ...You COULD use a dowel but how gauche would that be. I > used a dowel as I was a bit short on scrimshaw'd...
• Re: oil cooler question...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 03:44:18 EDT
  ...Get some short pieces of dowel (3-4") or broom stick. Drill holes through each end and use long screws or bolts and wing...
• Re: More Clutch - part 4 or is it 5
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:26:40 -0700
  ...And the place that resurfaced the flywheel took the dowels out and should have them there still..you hope Daryl of AA Transaxle 425...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:16:44 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Let me rephrase that. How many RPM'S should it be for the speedo to be...
• ! Magnesium grinding
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 96 09:53:34 +0200
  All, When grinding magnesium beware of steel bolts or dowels near the spot you want to grind. A couple of years ago I modified...
• Re: Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:57:01 -0400
  ...in my '90 > Westy? I've been using a long thin dowel, but frequently it gets knocked > loose and the lid comes own on...
• Re: Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 18:30:16 -0500
  ...in my '90 Westy? I've been using a > long thin > dowel, but frequently it gets knocked loose and the lid comes own on...
• Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:56:38 -0800
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET writes: > > Gary > > If you can find a round object ~ rod or dowel ~ that is the same O'D...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 23:27:27 EDT
  ...Maybe a dowel rod with some bubble gum (regular or sugar-free) stuck on the end might also work. I guess I should have...
• Re: ET 45 alloys
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 09:33:08 -0800
  ...I keep two pieces of wooden dowel, sized just large enough to fit in the bolt holes of the front rotors. This keeps the...
• Re: change e-mail address
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:34:28 -0500
  At 10:31 AM 11/14/2012, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: >Before I smash this computer against the wall I'll plead to the...
• Re: Ideas for Home-made Westy Tents!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 19:20:27 EST
  ...The tunnel is a short tarp held in the raingutter with a 1/2" diameter wooden dowel rod and a couple of clamps (the...
• 85 westy at local pick and pull
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 12:02:43 EST
  ...got the 091/1 and peadals but need the shifter and related hardware.let me know your needs before it gets crushed t.dowell
• Re: cheap vanagon skylights
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fayne
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 12:19:40 -0800
  ...Buy locally - the job you save might be your own On Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:17:46 -0500 Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST...
• Re: 84 head job update #2
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 23 May 2002 16:45:44 -0500
  ...stuck > tight! would not budge.!!! << > Tap this one with a big hammer (mallet) and some kind of big wood dowel or > piece. Tap hard!!! >
• Re: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:22:55 -0600
  ...Take the dowel out, rotate about 190, find the next TDC and then get it exact with the dowel, repeat until done, making contact...
• More Clutch - part 4 or is it 5
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 22:32:16 -0400
  ...Ok we were started putting clutch on and I noticed - there are no dowels on the flywheel. I noticed one when I took it...
• off subject but is a vanagon engine(in africa)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:27:46 EST
  ...engine reqiurments-120 150 sustained horse power 30 minutes or longer and a total engine weights of 300 350 lbs max thanks t.dowell
• Re: Price of a 72 camper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:43:24 -0500
  At 07:34 AM 1/30/2010, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: >----- Back in 1972 I bought a brand new 1972 vw camper. The price...
• Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:40:41 -0400
  ...I determined that the leak was from the weep hole by placing a little cloth wrapped to the end of a dowel and running...
• Re: Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 16 May 1995 09:57:29 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 16 May 1995 howard@aur.alcatel.com wrote: > I built an awning with two wood dowels, a joiner, an 8x10 tarp, two...
• Re;Was head leak; then ring and valve. Turned into rebuild. Now,
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:26:04 -0500
  ...they do make a oversize pin but I would use a small amount of lock tight to hold the dowel in place before the...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:44:21 -0700
  ...VW doesn't even use 'real' locating dowels in their waterboxer bell housings. Just a lip. it's a joke. the 10mm bolts and...
• Re: Main bearing question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 15:19:15 -0500
  ...Don't forget those damn pegs! If you don't get those little dowels into the case halves, and line up the holes on...
• Re: calendar
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:16 -0500
  ...On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@comcast.net>wrote: > Does anybody besides go westy have a westy...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:10:11 -0500
  ...net> wrote: > At 10/14/2011 06:41 AM, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: > >> Let me rephrase that. How many RPM'S should it be...