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  • Re: 93 Eurovan engine electrical problem
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:25:26 -0800
    ...distro body - thus the rpm singal used for engine timing, fuel metering, and tach reading were shorting out. A little piece of electrical tape...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 10:20:51 EDT
    ...downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> The air going through the valve IS metered/measured by the AFM. It is AFTER the AFM...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
    this is interesting, from your list : " intermittient air metering: flow" Wonder what that means. : ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
  • FW: Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:23:21 -0700
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering > potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes > the air-flow...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
    ...downstream/after the metering of input air. - the NEED for air is determined by the idle control module, based on several sensors. the module...
  • Re: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:45 -0400
    That mixture adjustment screw is just a small bypass around the metering flap to allow for fine tuning the idle mixture. It has almost...
  • Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
    Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
    Tue, 30 Sep 2003 21:33:44 -0700
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: Troubleshooting Question
    Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
    Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:53:40 -0700
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:59:06 -0800
    ...It is the unit located under the back seat, and takes input from all those sensors and determines the fuel metering based on that...
  • Re: Water Powered Cows
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:41:41 -0800
    ...Ours is the first system to take advantage of regulations of �net metering�. Net metering allows Straus to run meters in reverse and also...
  • Re: what's the temp range?
    Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
    Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:37:05 -0400
    ...I noticed that the new digitool is considerably more complex including switching and metering on the tool itself. How are you making out with...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:22:42 -0900
    ...Having a good metering system, I think is key in any case. Anyway, check out the link. I think you'll find it informative...
  • Re: Diesel Vanny Valve Train Question
    Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
    Sun, 17 Oct 1999 13:22:40 -0700
    ...Another idea is contamination of the fuel metering pump which could give the lean condition symtoms. The springs can be checked quickly, then the...
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 2 Sep 1997 to 3 Sep 1997
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Thu, 4 Sep 1997 07:25:59 8
    ...another thing i was noting was the use of some sophisticated metering > equipment to monitor actual amp-hours available in a battery and its...
  • Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Sun, 4 May 2008 19:21:45 -0700
    ...Where I live the electric utility offers time of use metering-- you can use electricity at night for charging at pennies a KWH. Your...
  • Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
    Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
    Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:51:53 -0700
    ...The BN4 > heater uses a metering fuel pump > to control the mixture, this can fall out of adjustment. You can use an > oxygen sensor...
  • Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 14:48:54 -0400
    ...neither really exploiting the promise offered by either the vapor induction or extremely precise fuel metering systems mentioned in the legends of such devices...
  • Re: AIR FLOW METER
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:41:09 -0600
    ...Since these signals are a basis for metering fuel and spark, the vehicle then runs rough, and rpms vary. In an advanced case of...
  • Re: Carbs on '72 Camper
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:26:28 -0800 (PST)
    ...I'm told you need a metering device of some kind in there. 2. Most people seem to think the Webers aren't that...
  • Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:06:13 -0400
    ...It will then leave the condenser as liquid, pass through the receiver-drier-filter and then through the expansion valve or other metering device...
  • Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:50:02 EST
    ...Having a good metering system, I think is key in any case. Using the Sure Power 1315 Battery Separator solves all your problems. The...
  • Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:37:21 -0600
    ...a stock engine, because there is more potential still >choked up by the restrictive intake, and inacurate air metering. > >Thanks, > >Jim Akiba >Bostig Engineering > > >
  • Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:07:32 -0400
    ...On the plus side it is cleaner, naturally higher octane and metering systems are simple and often bolt on. I have dealt with propane...
  • Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:45:34 -0800
    ...So yes............VW does indeed have lousy telemetry on vangons ..........as there is no telemetry at all ! . "Metering" is what might have been meant...
  • Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:36:46 -0600
    ...the crankcase. >> >> >> >> A PCV system usually consists of some type of metering device that connects under the throttle plate so that so that especially...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 11:35:13 -0600
    ...the hose from the valve connects >between the throttle body and the air flow meter: >downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> > >The air...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Silly_thing_once_more=E2=80=A6pcv_tower?=
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:36:28 -0400
    ...the crankcase. > > A PCV system usually consists of some type of metering device that connects under the throttle plate so that so that especially...
  • Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:05:13 -0600
    ...if there are no particles > in the bottom of the container after a week, begin metering it in when you > fill up the tank...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    February 29, 1992
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
    Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
    Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:48:07 -0600
    ...unfixable to mortals), but are diagnostically not too bad, with basically the brain, the metering valve, and the sensors. The safety factor goes way...
  • Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:33:30 -0400
    ...Filling up the tank is a more accurate metering of fuel consumption. > You'll have to reduce variables as much as possible. Same > type...
  • Re: NVC - Cost Calculator
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 08:00:14 -0600
    ...For these reasons I have decided it is unsuitable for full-time use in a campervan, although it is great for occasional usage metering...
  • Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
    ...in their travel. > The variable rate is controlled by an internal metering rod that > passingthrough an orifice and the diameter of the rod is...
  • Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:00 -0400
    ...manual, metering on the ECU multi- pin connector, and all my injectors measure out to 18 ohms as per spec. However, what is REALLY...
  • Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:25:02 -0800
    ...The air/fuel ratio is calibrated by the amount of air/fuel metering. If you increase the air intkae, you need change the jet...
  • Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:39 -0400
    ...manual, metering on the ECU multi- pin connector, and all my injectors measure out to 18 ohms as per spec. However, what is REALLY...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    February 29, 1992
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:42:48 -0700
    ...the crankcase. >> >> >> >> A PCV system usually consists of some type of metering device that connects under the throttle plate so that so that especially...
  • Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:09:39 -0500
    ...in a new > patentable version. > > ...most seem to depend on vacuum, metering and/or use of heat to > encourage a more thorough dispersion of...
  • Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:12:48 +0000
    ...the crankcase. > > > > A PCV system usually consists of some type of metering device that connects under the throttle plate so that so that especially...
  • Re: F/ Felder industries - lighter, lamp, outboard mount
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 6 Dec 2013 12:11:42 -0600
    ...cleaned up the carburetor--literally a cork with a tapered brass metering needle stuck through it--and started it as you see in the...
  • FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
    ...Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0...
  • Re: Yet another led H4 blog post
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:06:00 -0800
    ...You need "true RMS' metering to get real measurements. Many of these will work with 12 and 24 systems. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
  • Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:45:18 -0800
    ...This alters the lower chamber pressure, and therefore the pressure difference at the metering slits, and this results in a change in the injected...
  • Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:54:17 -0500
    ...the crankcase. > >> > >> > >> > >> A PCV system usually consists of some type of metering device that > connects under the throttle plate so that so that especially...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Re: Fuel ponderings
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:39:55 -0800
    ...I > suppose one might consider an atomic pile as a controlled metering, but > it is really a a controlling of natural radiation being emitted...
  • Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:12:08 -0400
    ...manual, metering on the ECU multi- > pin connector, and all my injectors measure out to 18 ohms as per spec. > > However, what is REALLY...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:11:22 -0600
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a > vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended > constant driving." > > If your symptoms are not as...
  • BN-4 heater FS
    Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
    Fri, 15 Aug 1997 20:38:25 +0000
    ...it is the late generation with the metering style fuel pump (vs float type) for best economy and combustion. it is about the size...
  • Re: Trade Westy tent for gas heater???
    Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:08:04 +0000
    ...The metering (fuel) pump was not functioning. VWoA wanted close to $700 for a new one (yeh right). Anyways, a guy on this list...
  • Re: Propane Injected Diesel Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 26 Nov 1999 20:38:06 -0500
    ...It requires a slightly different metering system, and a "carrier oil" to get the burn started...technology has been used by heavy industry (generating...
  • Re: Troubleshooting Question
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 14 Oct 1997 21:14:23 -0700
    ...Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes the air-flow...
  • Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
    Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
    Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:21:00 -0700
    ...youtube.com/watch?v=NCAzEDWwU8c Chinese Diesel Air Heaters Part 7 Metering/Dosing pump <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGFDFZ6r1dI&list=TLPQMjYwMzIwMjAD37jZ4UvH6w &index...
  • Re: AFM Testing?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
    Sat, 12 May 2001 14:25:37 -0500
    ...Are you metering it at the pins or somewhere on the board? Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Gough To: Joe Romas Sent: Saturday, May...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:58:26 -0700
    ...downstream/after the metering > >of input air....>>> > > > >The air going through the valve IS > >metered/measured by the AFM. It is AFTER the > >AFM...
  • Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:11:49 -0500
    ...Systems that use MAP with airflow are using a different approach to calculating fuel metering and are often known as speed density systems. Speed...
  • Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:06:31 +0200
    ...youtube.com/watch?v=NCAzEDWwU8c > > Chinese Diesel Air Heaters Part 7 Metering/Dosing pump > > > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGFDFZ6r1dI&list=TLPQMjYwMzIwMjAD37jZ4UvH6w > &index...
  • Fuel flow senders
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:20:07 -0800
    ...there is a way that I am missing about installing fuel metering devices? For a picture of our prototype engine monitoring gauge see: http...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:50:50 -0500
    ...the hose from the valve connects > between the throttle body and the air flow meter: > downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> > > The air...