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Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
...The lack of choke on the webers makes cold starts awkward starting in November and they get to be a serious PITA from December...
fuel pump whine
Historical mailing list - James Fritz
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 05:56:20 -0500
...The gas tank is rusting and sending chunks into the pump which basically chokes it, causing it to whine. If its on an older...
Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:27:40 -0700
...But you sure don't have to, to say, work on the headlights, even though many repair manuals say to for anything electrical. That...
Re: Help
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 19:48:31 -0600
...It is an extremely common problem, often, but not always caused by electrical noise in the Air Flow Meter (AFM). The thing is, there...
Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:08:05 -0400
...The > lack of choke on the webers makes cold starts awkward starting in > November and they get to be a serious PITA from December...
repost: bus for sale (MD)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 04 Apr 95 20:09:57 CDT
...didn't rebuild it myself) specific for 1600cc dual port engine electric choke transmission in good shape all four CV boots replaced last year...
Re: The tale of the '87 Westy - Brand New! - Chapter 3 - Loss of power
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 11:34:42 -0400
...It will enrich it enough to choke the engine. Look in the archives for more information. Thoroughly inspect all grounds and sensor connections. Most...
Re: Help
Historical mailing list - John Chen
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:42:07 GMT
...Carefully pry the black plastic lid off of the AFM, (may need to cut > the silicon seal), spray electrical contact cleaner liberally, move wiper...
Re: Carburetors on a WBX
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:39:37 -0500
...they use a 2 barrel 3 bolt Pierburg carb with an electric choke and a seperate 12 v heater under the intake plenum. They...
Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:24:04 -0600
...did ? > He said to disarm the auto choke on old Bugs too ...terrible advice. > Those chokes are great . They can get out of whack...
the 6->12 volt conversion
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sat, 07 Oct 1995 14:27:51 -0600
...I had significant problems finding belts that fit. - If you have an electric choke, you'll need to get a 12 volt version. They...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700
...Our controller applies current until the battery reaches 14.1V then chokes back the current to hold it there. After the controller is able...
Re: dometic problems...
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 23:03:33 8
...Even at low flame though, the flame safety device will sense the flame and not trigger a gas shutoff or start the electric lighter...
Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
Historical mailing list - ok artguy
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 11:38:58 -0500
...though it was a Weber conversion but it has a Motorcraft electric >choke > > installed. > > > > The power, even with the 009 and points, is outstanding...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:47:40 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Dennis Haynes typed: > Ideally, the stock alternator-regualtor set...
Re: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
...When given any throttle, engine sounded like it was choked (running rich) & almost stalled. Back to normal when plugged back in. I guess this...
why pre-heat, explained was: Refrigerator Problems
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:23:28 -0400
...Okay, now you are going, "Huh?" Some will tell you that you run the electric to "pre-heat the ammonia", or some other mystical...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
...Works similar to an electric choke. After an engine is started the > combustion chambers warm up real fast along with the intake manifold near...
The end of ANOTHER vanagon saga
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sun, 9 May 2010 21:05:53 -0400
...Seriously, I replaced the engine with all the electrical stuff that's mounted on it (last one gave up the ghost anyhow), the fuel...
Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 00:49:27 -0500 (EDT)
...like the computer is NOT adding the necessary extra gas to > "choke" the car when cold ... so the engine runs, but dies. then you...
RE: '73 Toyo-Westy
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 13 May 1996 09:51:00 -0700 (PDT)
...Other things can be easy to clean up-- throttle stiffness, choke, radiator fluid recovery, etc.-- but Murphy's Law can't be flouted for...
Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 22:28:06 -0400
...Is this >>>> just electrical weirdness die to rain, or something else. Please >>>> HELP!!! >>>> >>>> Matt >>>> >>>> 89 GL Westy 2.1 "Smitty" >>>> >>> >>> ________________________________________________________________ >>> GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM...
Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:57:30 -0400
...When we finished skiing I would come back to the car, reach in and pump the gas 3 times to reset the choke, check...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25:43 -0400
...The auxiliary air regulator works just like an electric choke on a carburetor. Remember when cars had those things? Anyway, when the engine is...
Re: Snowblower help on Friday
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 06:36:52 EST
...Now try to start the beast using full throttle position and full choke. If no luck after many pulls or using electric starter if...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:42:00 -0500
...I don't play one on radio or TV either. > > The auxiliary air regulator works just like an electric choke on a > carburetor. Remember...
Re: Carburetors on a WBX
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:21:55 -0700
...they use a 2 barrel 3 bolt Pierburg carb with an electric choke and a seperate 12 v heater under the intake plenum. They...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:54:15 -0400
...Our controller applies >current until the battery reaches 14.1V then chokes back the current to >hold it there. After the controller is able...
Re: why pre-heat, explained was: Refrigerator Problems
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:25:58 -0500
...When the exhaust pipe is | cool, it can't exhaust very well, and it chokes. | | Think about the density of air for a moment...
Engine temperature non-problem
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 20 Mar 1996 12:43:00 -0800 (PST)
...Gas mileage continued to suck, though, even after I finally installed an electric choke and adjusted the idle jets to run a lot leaner...
Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:51:22 -0500
...One disclaimer, if you are a ham radio operator and run HF from the van, buy some decent ferrite chokes, these things can be...
Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:02:42 -0400
...though it was a Weber conversion but it has a Motorcraft electric > >choke > > > installed. > > > > > > The power, even with the 009 and points, is outstanding...
Re: '80 Vanagon questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Oct 94 17:48:50 -0500
...And if you convert, don't forget to buy the little electric fuel pump. The one you have puts out 35psi or so, and...
Re: What does terminal 15a do? (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:58:23 -0700
...Power consumption of vehicle electrical leads (average values) Backup lamps 25W Battery ignition 20W Blower motor 80W Cigarette lighter 100W Fog lights 35W each...
Re: why pre-heat, explained was: Refrigerator Problems
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 19:38:55 -0400
...When the exhaust pipe is | cool, it can't exhaust very well, and it chokes. | | Think about the density of air for a moment...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:52:21 -0700
...bring battery up to about 14V by dumping current into it ("bulk" charge stage), choke back current as needed to hold voltage for about...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
...Terminal Definition ----------------------------------------------------------------------- IGNITION 1 Ignition coil, ignition distributor, low voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Ignition distributor with two separate electrical circuits) 1a to ignition contact breaker I 1b...
Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
...So you get to *actually see* how glowing the glow plugs are ! and no electrics to the IP either .........just mechanical on/off. I...
About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:39:15 -0500
...were quite advance with there main idle control, electric cut-off valve system, electric choke and so on.... Now they are 30 years old...
Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:58:51 -0700
...As the battery voltage goes up with charge, the controller chokes back the current until the battery is at the float voltage. The controller...
Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
...a (larger) vinyl covered unit located amidships and a smaller, electrically operated unit in the front section of the vehicle. The smaller one was...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
...Ignition coil, ignition distributor, low voltage > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > (Ignition distributor with two separate electrical circuits) > 1a to ignition contact breaker I > 1b to ignition contact breaker...
Re: A newbie has a question...
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 10:18:55 -0700
The 'quirky' electrical problems sound unrelated and coincidental to each other - but that's not your main concern. First thing is the cooling system...
Re: 12v programmable timer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:39:56 -0800
...No choke knob ..so it's not 'all' manual control . there's more I'm sure ....a miles counter sets off your 02 reminder...
Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:33 -0700
...I do not agree at all with his statement to disconnect a VW Bug electric choke .. that's a great little mechanism. I've...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
...A choke point. An Air Mass Meter ....no moving parts. No electrical contacts other than the plug on the side of it. The way...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
...A choke > point. > > An Air Mass Meter ....no moving parts. No electrical contacts other than > the plug on the side of it. > The way...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:34:30 -0700
...with an inejction pump with a Injection Timing Advance 'choke knob' system on it .. and working glow plugs .. when all is right .. cold starting...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:38:17 -0700
...9 TD .. > with an inejction pump with a Injection Timing Advance 'choke knob' system on it .. > and working glow plugs .. > when all is right...
Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
...Prior to 1961, there was also a knob on the opposite side for the hand choke. *********************************************************************** 2. '68-'70 Type II's. These were...