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Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:44:50 -0800
...Given the tire wear, a certain percentage of engine power has been consumed scrubbing rubber off the tires. So next week I'm going...
Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:09:52 -0700
...This also improved power and drivability. So, after a successful, fun, and relaxing trip, I'm still puttering around with the van to ensure...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:39:00 -0400
...black >smoke, not to mention high fuel consumption. There was also >drivability problems, including loss of power and some surging. > >This morning I disconnected...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:13:02 -0800
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 11/24/2007 12:58 PM Jake de...
Re: Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:27:04 -0500
...As a result, >the line from the tank to the engine doesn't show the real fuel consumption >as there is always fuel going...
Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 2 May 2010 06:57:40 EDT
...It is absolutey imperative that you closely approximate your electrical needs for daytime and nighttime. The angle of the sun is very critical. If...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 08:27:16 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > > > > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, > Calif.) > > > > > Bend, OR > > > > > KG6RCR > > > > > > -- > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1...
Re: Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:37:03 -0800
...sales@fastforward.ca - Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens - Electrical harness fabrication and customization Due to the large quantity of email...
Re: doc wattson or watts up?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:09:08 -0700
...Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> http://www.powerwerx.com/techdata/Watts-UP-V2.pdf >> >> Note the voltage drop-power consumption of this device. >> >> This device is...
Re: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:43:08 -0700
...Even the smaller Honda 1000 can do almost it (but with more fuel > consumption in my experience, among other drawbacks.) > > I'm not sure...
alternator blues
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:27:02 -0800
...the electrical system, I think that all this caused the sensors to wack out their signals to the puter causing my power outage (and...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:58:30 -0800
...So they adjusted > everything -- everything except rear camber, said it's not adjustable. > > Given the tire wear, a certain percentage of engine power has...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:44:31 -0500
...black > > > smoke, not to mention high fuel consumption. There was also > > > drivability problems, including loss of power and some surging. > > > > > > This morning I disconnected...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:49:17 -0700
...out >> of the battery, so I should back off on the power consumption. And >> during charging, high positive current will show that the battery...
Trip Report: Portland, Or to Algodones, Mx and return..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:30:08 -0700
Again this winter my 84 vanagon with inline VW power took me south for the worst months of our Northwest winter weather, again without...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:17:50 -0500
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > > > > > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, > > Calif.) > > > > > > Bend, OR > > > > > > KG6RCR > > > > > > > > -- > > > > David McNeely > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Jake > > > > > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1...
Re: seizure
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 23:46:46 EDT
...the valves would have meant little or no power if not done right. The ECU controls the ground for the fuel pump relay-and...
Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?-Fryeday rant
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 22:54:24 -0600
...It can drive all vehicles, heat >> and cool our homes, provide electrical power for a myriad of other >> things, power airplanes and space vehicles...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...best consumption of the test with an average of 12,5 litres/100 km, which was truly outstanding for such a high-powered vehicle...
Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?-Fryeday rant
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:22:42 -0600
...It can drive all vehicles, heat and cool our homes, provide electrical power for a myriad of other things, power airplanes and space vehicles...
batteries: some more general info ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 02 May 94 16:32:24 CDT
...Figure 2 - TYPICAL POWER CONSUMPTIONS AC Current Daily Total Daily Appliance Consumption** Use Consumption ------------ -------------- ---------- -------------- TV set 5 Amp-hr 6.0 hours 30.0...
Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:27:38 -0700
...Is this not so? > > Probably not so with the unit you refer to, at least not the power > consumption problem. On 12v the stock...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:13:05 -0700
...out of the battery, so I should back off on the power consumption. And during charging, high positive current will show that the battery...
Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?-Fryeday rant
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:52:14 -0800
...It can drive all vehicles, heat > and cool our homes, provide electrical power for a myriad of other > things, power airplanes and space vehicles...
Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?-Fryeday rant
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 21:16:28 -0800
...It can drive all vehicles, heat >>> and cool our homes, provide electrical power for a myriad of other >>> things, power airplanes and space vehicles...
Re: Questions on your cat heater?
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 21 Oct 1997 13:35:09 -0700
...the benefits are portability, no need for permanent installation, the most efficient in terms of power and gas consumption, it gives off a really...
Re: simple heat for stove top, e-bay
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:50:39 -0800
...CO shouldn't be a problem as long as the stove's flame is that pretty blue which indicates proper combustion.* O consumption and...
Group Buy Announcement for Upgrade Digifant ECU Chips
Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:27:16 -0700
...not seen any loss of fuel > consumption, however > our clients have noted in many cases, better fuel > consumption, but as you > know it always...
Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:35:36 -0700
...On top of all this no mention was made of >>re-chargeable batteries to run these electrical Neanderthals. It >>amazes me the amount of...
Re: California law (smog)
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:27:23 -0800
Automobile ads in British magazines are required to list CO2 emissions, in g/km, along with fuel consumption. The ad on the the back...
Re: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:10:32 -0400
...Even the smaller Honda 1000 can do almost it (but with more fuel >> consumption in my experience, among other drawbacks.) >> >> I'm not sure...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:15:26 -0800
...out of the battery, > >> so I should back off on the power consumption. And during charging, high > >> positive current will show that the battery...
Re: Gen Set
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:03:36 -0500
...Just for YOU. They aren't really >>>> necessary. >>>> If decide you simply must have electrical devices in use, quiet >>>> power is >>>> fair to other...
Re: Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:49:06 -0700
...This also > improved power and drivability. > > So, after a successful, fun, and relaxing trip, I'm still puttering > around with the van to ensure...
Re: Trip Report: Portland, Or to Algodones, Mx and return..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:48:34 -0700
...Mine seems, like most of the inline VW gas conversions...dependable and economical with decent power, I don't think I'd change anything...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:12:19 -0800
...So they adjusted > everything -- everything except rear camber, said it's not adjustable. > > Given the tire wear, a certain percentage of engine power has...
Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:57:14 -0700
...On top of all this no mention was made of >>>re-chargeable batteries to run these electrical Neanderthals. It >>>amazes me the amount of...
Re: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 22:35:01 -0800
...Such a home power plant was totally adequate to > supply charging power for electric cars. These power units could run a > single home for...
Vanagon, my love ...
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:14:32 -0800
...And for us, the constant puzzle of solving of the electrical system, the leaking heads and all the other stuff, is something that keeps...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 May 2009 23:25:33 -0400
...I just have a lot of experience on things electrical and mechanical outside of the automotive world which gives me a different perspective of...
Re: Vanagon, my love ...
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:23:04 -0600
...For a larger vehicle they have reasonable fuel >> consumption. The Westies do well compared to other campmobiles and the >> regular hardtop vans compare favorably...
Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
...see if you're keeping up with your consumption or not. http://cruising.stuffiminto.com/electrical-system/136-testing-deep-cycle-batteries-specific-gravity...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:21:41 -0800
...So they adjusted > > everything -- everything except rear camber, said it's not adjustable. > > > > Given the tire wear, a certain percentage of engine power has...
Re: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:51:07 -0600
...Such a home power plant was totally adequate to supply charging power for electric cars. These power units could run a single home for...
Cat Plat Heater Stats
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 20:29:30 -0700
...this size). .5 amp is equivalent electrical draw of a flashlight bulb. 1/8 lb. fuel consumption per hour means that a standard 1...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...deep velour trim, central locking, electric windows in front, electrically adjustable rear-view mirrors, power steering and an impressive integrated air-conditioning system. This...
Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
...mantles or even by using > more powerful compact > portable stove burners? > > 3. From what material is the electrical box made of, > and which welding...
solar panel article
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
Motorhome Magazine, September 1994 Panel Power by Joel R. Donaldson As many seasoned boondockers (and extended weekenders) already know, keeping the coach batteries charged...
Re: Gas went up $0.13 a gal overnight what's up?
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:18:35 -0800
...Clearly, any meaningful attempt to reduce the oil consumption in this country will require the reduction in the demand for transportation, the increase in...
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: Electrical pollution?
Historical mailing list - two.tone.tool.box
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 23:31:01 -0800
...Such a home power plant was totally adequate to > supply charging power for electric cars. These power units could run a > single home for...
Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
...mantles or even by using more powerful compact portable stove burners? 3. From what material is the electrical box made of, and which welding...
Re: Mileage ?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:52:02 -0800
...The most efficient balance of power and economy for a gas engine is at 14" of vacuum as I recall. My VDO gauge is...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...Readers and dealer service managers tell us that other Vanagons have these strange, intermittent electrical power losses, too. Indeed, in recent years Volkswagens in...
Re: VW gutless & unreliable? Another perspective...
Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:27:23 +1000
...I have owned a Jaguar in the past as well and know only too well about cooling and electrical problems and being stranded (but...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
...I don't know anything about changing the ignition switch :-( ====================================================================== ELECTRICAL POWER CONSUMPTION (how much does it take to run my ... ) Consumer Average Watts...
Re: almost got syncro confiscated very long
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:42:22 -0700
...i was not, however, aware that if you are picking for personal consumption you are breaking a federal law if you do not have...
How to Select the Right Battery (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
...How Much Battery Is Enough? Estimating 12-volt electrical requirements in your motorhome is easy; simply multiply the current consumption of each 12-volt...