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  • Re: Stroking a type 4
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Apr 1996 15:43:43 -0700
    ...BTW how steep is 10% in real money? I have visions of having a single Weber progressive on top for air or maybe the...
  • Re: Let's make this large list EASIER ! !
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Jun 1996 13:47:38 -0700
    ...ddes@anet-dfw.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (13.986@100.81) http://www.anet-dfw.com/~ddes '93 Weber WG-50 (Da...
  • RE: more stoopid statz: LOCATION!! (unknowns) :)
    Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 06:56:12 -0700
    ...85 Vanagon Camper GL Kit Carter > 86 Vanagon Syncro Camper Kris Weber > 84 Vanagon Camper Mark Noya > 89 Vanagon Camper Michael Lukza > 89 Vanagon...
  • Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 1 Oct 2002 00:45:53 -0400
    ...Tomorrow, a 1982 right > hand drive single cab with a 1.6 liter Weber carburated engine will be > joining this happy little group. This...
  • Re[2]: My Syncro Obsession Sated?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    19 Sep 1995 12:58:12 EST
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: vw's for sale (Bishop, CA)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Sep 1996 21:46:15 -0700
    ...des@eskimo.com '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) http://www.anet-dfw.com/~ddes '95, '96, '96 cats (Aackkk! Phhttt!) ============================================================================
  • Re: First trip with to be named Vanagon - some "excitement"
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:32:15 -0400
    ...First off, since there's a single weber on there it's obvious that the engine has been messed with. Is all the cooling...
  • Re: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:09:32 -0700
    ...crappy "triple carb" setup and put on a set of small Webers or a progressive. The main thing that would keep me from going...
  • Re: Wow--150hp engine -- and yes, ....
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:40:42 -0500
    ...was pushing 150 HP what with the stump pulling cam, dual webers, rockers, larger pistons, ported heads, yada, yada, yada.... So, 150 HP out...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil
    Historical mailing list - All of Us
    Tue, 18 Sep 2001 16:17:25 -0500
    ...Dan Weber "Miss Blue" - '87GL Weekender ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald Baxter" <onanov@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001...
  • repost: buses for sale in the UK
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 21 Dec 95 19:17:17 CST
    ...New weber carb. Test until late July '96. Absolutely solid condition inside and out. Utterly reliable. 2700 pounds ono. Telephone Dave on 01484 844852...
  • Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:25:42 -0500
    ...and let us know if you find any other mysteries. > > > > Dan Weber > > Miss Blue - "87 GL Weekender > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Fitz-Randolph, Douglas <Doug...
  • RE: extractor exhausts
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 30 May 1996 09:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I put a Thunderbird single quiet-pack on my '69 bus many years ago, along with a 009 and a Weber 2bbl carb. A...
  • LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
    ...from CA., no NE winters, strong motor w/single weber carb, straight and rot free; $1750 obo. Brian (617) 893-1263, MA '77 Bus...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty--comments from a van newbie
    Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:54:43 -0400
    ...Virtually all stock, except the fuel injection was replaced by a Weber 2 barrel carb. It's rock solid, having been maintained from the...
  • Re: FI, LP, and Happiness
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:43:22 -0500
    Dear Chris, Just curious, I used to have dual Weber side-drafts on my old BMW 2002ti and I was very pleased with them...
  • Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
    Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
    Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:41:01 -0700
    ...Tomorrow, a 1982 right >> hand drive single cab with a 1.6 liter Weber carburated engine will be >> joining this happy little group. This...
  • Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - armando guzman
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 22:40:26 -0800
    ...I've had a Solex, and now a >Weber, (better) and it runs FINE. > >OK, now Eric, I'm sure that you know what...
  • FS Parts
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 11 May 2004 20:30:10 -0500
    ...Am also running a > > reliable single weber carc, well jetted and ajust, 318 miles with a 13 > > gallons tank, can you beat that with...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0700
    ...In my aircooled days, I used > the books to compare off the shelf exhaust system and to choose velocity > stacks for my Weber carbs...
  • Re: engine for 73 bus.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Jun 95 8:22:52 MDT
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) > http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) > ============================================================================ > >
  • Re: Carb conversions?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:31:37 -0700
    ...As for the "preheat" issue with center mounted carbs, Weber makes a remote snorkel to suck heated air and resolve this issue. If you...
  • 72 Bus project -- lotsa questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 12:06:44 -0700
    ...turn my 1700 into a 2000? I have an old single weber carb right now that's showing its age. Any advice on new...
  • Buy the list admin a beer!
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 19 Mar 1996 15:19:16 -0800 (PST)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (13.986@100.81) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Excessive Hydrocarbons
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 23 Sep 1995 23:10:36 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • (Fwd) MPG Survey Results - a repost
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:54:00 -0400
    ...my newly purchased Canadian '91 Westfalia Syncro that is wearing a Weber 2 barrel progressive CARBURETOR (it's a long 'engine box fire' story...
  • MPG Survey Results - a repost
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:30:35 -0400
    ...my newly purchased Canadian '91 Westfalia Syncro that is wearing a Weber 2 barrel progressive CARBURETOR (it's a long 'engine box fire' story...
  • Single Carburetor Experience
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:34:43 -0500 (CDT)
    ...A Weber Progressive DFEV 32/36 to be exact. One carb, one idle adjustment, one air mixture screw, etc. So far (650 miles) I...
  • Re: Overheating symptoms?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 20 Mar 1996 11:06:11 -0800 (PST)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (13.986@100.81) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • MPG Survey Results
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 23 Mar 1998 21:41:07 PST
    ...my newly purchased Canadian '91 Westfalia Syncro that is wearing a Weber 4 barrel CARBURETOR (it's a long 'engine box fire' story). In...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
    ...okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > My '81 Transporter came equipped with a Weber progressive conversion > which > (as many of you predicted) I've never been...
  • Buying parts from Canada
    Historical mailing list - The Shaws
    Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:26:39 -0700
    ...I will bring my big Weber gas grille and I think Mark said he would bring a grill. There will be no open flame...
  • RE: VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 09 Oct 1995 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Get a Weber progressive! but be prepared to grease a few palms during emissions-test time. ;) -Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter...
  • 77 FI - postscript to Chapter 1
    Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 19:52:05 -0600
    ...This has given me the chance to drive it around a bit and see how it's operating, and compare it to the Weber...
  • Re: Identify the mystery I4 engine and WIN!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:23:37 -0700
    ...As is the engine is a VW 1.8 I4 with a modified intake manifold with a weber carb on it, nicely done. The...
  • [NVC] Recipe: Camp French bread for Gayle
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:39:28 -0700
    ...I've done some Pillsbury type tube bisquits on foil in our little Weber gas grill/oven but never anything more serious. > > Good blog...
  • '73 Safare Update - Tires
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 30 Apr 1995 00:03:14 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • 77 Fuel Injection - the saga continues
    Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
    Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:37:28 -0600
    ...My 77 Westy was purchased with a Weber carb kit. Me no like. It never ran right in colder (below 50F) weather. Also seemed...
  • Re: Canadian gas vs lower 48 states gas
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:46:52 -0600
    ...went to cape cod again, average millage per tank (with single weber well tune) was 350km, same in Canada and USA! On my last...
  • Re: What's really amazing about engine transplants?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:09:55 -0400
    ...hange the carbs 9 time, i had spare ones + a new Weber), i was ready each day to burn the van or kill someone...
  • Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:29:56 -0700
    ...and Marshall reg ( "Marshall 605H LP Gas" ... > "Model > > > > > > 150" ) from my Weber BBQ. > > > > > > > > > > > > Don't know what pressure it puts out as I can...
  • [Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
    ...Marc Weber <arcady@well.com> To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R...
  • Re: Camper Equipmetn Advise Needed
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 8 Aug 94 11:55:27 PDT
    ...Guess that answered my question. ;) > I carry a > mini-Weber charcoal grill but Steve's talk about a gas grill has got me > thinking...
  • Re: more PC stuff...
    Historical mailing list - David L Finet
    Thu, 23 Nov 1995 09:07:51 -0600 (CST)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) > http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) > ============================================================================ > >
  • Re: Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:13:14 -0400
    ...my newly purchased Canadian '91 Westfalia Syncro that is wearing a Weber 4 barrel CARBURETOR (it's a long 'engine box fire' story). In...
  • Re: hot oil? How hot is TOO hot??
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 27 Jun 1995 10:42:54 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Hiya...still running in Raleigh, NC!
    Historical mailing list - NBM$0609 at RALVM8
    28 September 1995, 08:39:24 EDT
    ...not bad me thinks...what's about average for a '74 with a single weber carb? b) the OIL LEAK: still leaking. nothing major...
  • Re: VDO Oil gauge...
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:54:18 -0700
    ...compared to my old type IV which had dual 2 barrel webers and an external cooler on it. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel -----Original...
  • Re: How thick should clutch disk be?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 10:19:02 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: Report on '74 Safare (longish)
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:33:40 -0800 (PST)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (13.986@100.81) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: 2.1 engine, other parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:47:40 -0600
    ...side good used 3 good used chrome hubcaps from 83 Westy 2.0 a/c compressor, condition unknown weber progressive carb and manifold complete...
  • Re: Sweating W/O Air conditioning
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 May 1996 19:28:43 -0700
    ...ddes@anet-dfw.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (13.986@100.81) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • problems with "ping" noise regardless of timing
    Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
    Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:55:12 -0500
    ...82 Westy 2.0 aircooled Weber 2 bbl Progressive (yeah, I know) SVDA Got my Westy back from having my mechanic do a rear...
  • more stoopid statz ... Syncros :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 03 Apr 97 23:29:36 CST
    ...Lawrence Johnson LJOHNSON@HALHINET.ON.CA 86 Vanagon Syncro Camper Kris Weber NAPMAN@PLANET.NET 86 Vanagon Syncro Camper Kenneth Mackenzie KMACKENZ@U.WASHINGTON...
  • Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 18:03:16 -0500
    ...a 1983 Air Cooled (CV > engine > code) Vanagon Westfalia with the Weber dual progressive carb. Also > a > matter about the urgency, the only reason...
  • Inside a GEX 2.0L engine, not pretty. LVC
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:50:10 -0700
    ...76 with a highly bastardized 1.8 that had a single > > Weber carb, was a GEX rebuild. If the PO was correct, it had...
  • Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:36:09 -0700
    ...Front Cab looks like an aircraft cockpit. > And all he's running is a 1776 w/Dual Webers. Oh yeah, it's a daily...
  • '72 Westy update (was Re: '71 single cab pickup?)
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 7 Sep 1995 14:40:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.17@99.34) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:20:33 -0600
    ...Also, my van has a Weber conversion, so I can rule out the > AFC > components. I'm assuming that something has shorted out beneath...
  • Re: gas + electric
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:25:10 -0700 (PDT)
    ...des@teleport.com '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://www.teleport.com/~des '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================