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• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:45:41 -0400
  ...A stiff wire brush wasn't enough for mine, I used a machinist's scribe and literally dug the wadded up arm metal out...
• Re: Speaker size
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:20:44 -0800
  ...I mounted 4" Kicker mids in the doors and then ran speaker wires up the windshield seal and mounted the swiveling tweeters next to...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:20:34 -0600
  ...one single wire went to one >> terminal and a double yellow wire ending in one connector went to the >> second >> terminal. Any guess as...
• Re: Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:22:57 -0700
  ...The additional thickness doesn't appear to be an issue. This places the radio just behind the passenger seat but angled toward the driver...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 16 May 2014 15:42:31 -0400
  ...They can be wired to work correctly, but often they are not. The rest of your description of the wiring and start-up of...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...oil is still cheaper than engines. ;) - check brakes for proper functioning; check thickness of front brake pads Every 15,000 miles / 24,000 km...
• spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 14 May 2007 21:10:21 -0400
  ...My advice is to clean it as much as you can with a power tool that has a wire wheel in it and after...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 6 May 2007 22:11:31 -0500
  ...The main thing when replacing wire is to always use at least the same thickness, or thicker. Repair 18 AWG with 18 AWG, or...
• Re: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:11:39 -0400
  ...The American Wire Gauge is similar to the Browne & Sharpe steel plate gauge which I believe was defined in terms of thickness of a...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 16 May 2014 14:24:35 -0600
  ...They can > be wired to work correctly, but often they are not. > > The rest of your description of the wiring and start-up of...
• Mirrors, Spark Plugs, Oil temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 14:46:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...foam of varying thickness that would withstand something like 500*F. As my Westie has functioning A/C, and therefore some irregularly shaped engine...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:11:20 -0700
  ...These chambers are seperatecd with a wire > mesh about 8 gage in thickness. The upper chamber is empty. The lower > chamber contains the desicant...
• Was: Re: Swage Bit ... Pop Top Cable. Now: more info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:47:28 -0700
  ...http://www.aeroassemblies.com/images/wirerope/WR1.jpg or a wire rope thimble with bolt/nut/washer. The other end, as per above, or...
• Re: attaching grab handles
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:09:54 -0500
  ...used, I would think that would create a problem with the wires in the pillar. Could somebody tell me what size screws are used...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:41:30 -0700
  Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? (thanks for "heads up") Neil. On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire.com> wrote...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:57 -0400
  ...You have to do some measuring to choose the > >> correct thickness. > >> > >> Choose? I found exactly one. Things of variable thickness in the > >> manuals that...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  I took a small pop rivet and riveted a piece of an old wire hacksaw blade to the actuating arm and drilled a small...
• Re: Fridge Fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 03:48:21 +0000
  ...This one is a disc about 3/4" in diameter and thickness mounted in an oval metal plate about 1 1/2" long. That...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0500
  ...one single wire went to one >> terminal and a double yellow wire ending in one connector went to the >> second >> terminal. Any guess as...
• Re: SewFine Seat Covers for '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 16:28:26 -0700
  ...They had several grades of stiffness to offer and the owner suggested the heaviest grade of upholstery foam in a 1" thickness. I had...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:00:08 -0700
  ...Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? (thanks for "heads up") Neil. On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire.com> wrote...
• Re: Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:46:56 -0500
  ...one single wire went to one >>> terminal and a double yellow wire ending in one connector went to the >>> second >>> terminal. Any guess as...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 24 May 2014 22:04:07 -0400
  ...was to dig up a piece of thickish brass > wire (twice or thrice the thickness of the slot, maybe) and wind it in a...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:51:23 -0500
  ...Take a look at this wire and note the thickness and insulation color. Then either follow the wire to its other end, or prowl...
• Re: Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:06:49 -0300
  ...Take care to pull away as there are thin wires attached to the heating element on the backside. The connectors are frequently corroded and...
• Solving disc brake noises!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 11:15:36 -0700
  ...Verify rotor thickness. If they are within 1/2 mm of minimum, replace them. 3. Use a wire brush and brake cleaner to get...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...A single wire with a connector plugs it in. I bought an adjustable voltage regulator for my Bosch alternator on the same car and...
• Re: FYI - eurovan mirror on a VANAGON for those of you with westys or overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 21:49:56 +0000
  ...Just run the wires to 12v source. I'm going hunting for one as soon as I have some free time.</P> <P>&nbsp...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:17:30 -0800
  ...This is like 4 thicknesses of foil and very > tough. I secured everything with zip ties. The lower vent was wrapped with > 1 inch...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:49:44 -0400
  ...MIG welding. > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > (thanks for "heads up") > > Neil. > > On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:21:24 -0700
  ...MIG welding. > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > (thanks for "heads up") > > Neil. > > On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Refrigerator Fan Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 11 May 1999 20:51:48 PDT
  ...This one is a disc about 3/4" in diameter and thickness mounted in an oval metal plate about 1 1/2" long. That...
• Re: Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:06:42 -0700
  ...I expect I will have to shave a couple of them to get the thickness I want, though. The reason to do this is...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:50:56 -0400
  ...MIG welding. > > > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > > > (thanks for "heads up") > > > > Neil. > > > > On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:48:27 -0400
  ...The part (drill press column about 4-5" diameter, ~3/8" wall thickness, broken clean across) worked in service and did not come apart...
• Re: Cold steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:49:58 -0500
  ...from an old wire coat hanger or thick wire (like 3/32nds inch or 2.5mm thick) that is strong enough to stay bent...
• Fwd: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 01:51:25 -0400
  ...Jim Akiba On 10/2/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > (thanks for "heads...
• On thinking, was Re: simple question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:42:34 -0400
  ...Gasket compliance is X many thou per inch of thickness, takes Y psi to get there. A Post-It note is about four thou...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 20:19:08 -0600
  ...there is a big bundle of wires running inside. this is important, so i'll say it again: BE CAREFUL! THERE ARE WIRES INSIDE...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:38:00 -0700
  ...Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? (thanks for "heads up") Neil. On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire.com> wrote...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:55:32 -0700
  ...MIG welding. > > > > Up to what thickness of metal will it weld? > > > > (thanks for "heads up") > > > > Neil. > > > > On 10/1/07, Robyn Lundstrom <robyn@trainwire...
• Re: Solving disc brake noises!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:07 -0500
  ...Verify rotor thickness. If they are within 1/2 mm of minimum, replace them. > >3. Use a wire brush and brake cleaner to get...
• Fiat Lux* - Xmas wish follow up
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:26:25 -0800
  ...and the cleaning of the contacts and increased the thickness of the ground wire per recommendation from everyone on this list. But, the headlight...
• Re: 88 thermostat leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:38:20 -0800
  ...Although, anything would be easier with the engine out of the vehicle. ; ) Old English and old Japanese cars used double wire clamps, Old American...
• Re: Refrigerator fan replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:15 -0400
  ...Maybe I'll direct that one out of the >city water port and wire it in with a switch to the stock fan. Is...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:09:39 -0700
  ...One can purchase different thickness of the nylon drops at Home Depot with different length and width. You would have to make a tube...
• Propex Installation, Day Three
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 21:21:25 +0000
  ...I drilled another 5/8 hole for the wires, and then mounted the thermostat. Before running the wires up there, I stripped them and...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 25 May 2014 20:25:02 -1000
  ...was to dig up a piece of thickish brass >> wire (twice or thrice the thickness of the slot, maybe) and wind it in a...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...Inspect you > spark plug wire > (Air > Cooled Require solid core, Water Cooled Require > Graphite Fiber Wires). > Clean all connectors in the cap, spark coil...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:51:47 -0700
  ...and then you start thinking about what thickness head gasket you'll need next .. and if there is a right head gasket for that...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...O.7 Ohms - 1.4 Ohms (Low and Medium resistance) There are three poles and wires soldered on. It has a fat yellow wire...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...then "all you have to do ..." is run the wires over to the drivers side and connect them. i also spliced the ground wire...
• Re: '73 Westy Questions
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  23 Apr 96 16:37:22 EDT
  ...It is wired so that one switch operates the two outboard lamps, the other operates the center one. The switches are double throw, so...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:21:52 -0500
  ...then "all you have to do ..." is run the wires over to the drivers side and connect them. i also spliced the ground wire...
• Re: Some Comments about a Long Delayed Trip to the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida and Places Onward
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:20:03 -0500
  ...The wall thickness is about 0.375 inches thick. A Russian reentry capsule is on display at the European Space Agency Facility in Noordwijk...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...Also keep all of the control wires hooked >up so that you see where the flap controls go. >[Lube the Bowden wires while you...
• Subwoofer/Stereo Details in '82 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:20:54 EDT
  ...A front end wall is fabricated of the same thickness. These two boxes are assembled (screw and wood glue) separately and then inserted into...
• Re: Some Comments about a Long Delayed Trip to the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida and Places Onward
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 17:48:09 -0800
  ...The wall thickness is about > 0.375 inches thick. A Russian reentry capsule is on display at the European > Space Agency Facility in Noordwijk...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:50:04 -0700
  ...Like the real repair is to > take the bare block and have it decked .. > and then you start thinking about what thickness head gasket...
• more headlight stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:17:15 CST
  ...Using a strip of chrome-moly steel of 0.040" thickness, a collar was made that fit around the light, touching the three mounting...