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• Re: Will loud lifters ruin my engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 17:21:00 -0600
  ...But I do want to drive the car, as >my '69 has now shot a bearing in the generator (again!) and I will have...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:23:24 -0400
  ...I've run a 1500W "mechanical inverter" >(really a >12V motor spinning a 120V generator) for years with a nothing-special >Leviton 3-way...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion (LVC, but it is nearly Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:37:15 -0700
  ...There are > > several such buses in the Portland, OR fleet (TriMet). > > The diesel engine is connected to a generator that only feeds the > > battery...
• Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:51:03 -0300
  ...And I gree with you about draught and the vent plate being up to the task. > > I really should have insulated between the generator...
• Re: Storing gasoline-a don't
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:59:22 -0400
  ...store a small (1 gallon) 2-cycle mix container >for our generator during our recent trip. Someone (I can't remember >who; doesn't...
• Re: 62 bus question- NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 23:31:07 +1200
  ...When I found a blown 1835 dual-port i snagged it and used its 12V generator, fitted semisealed H4s and other bulbs (left wiper...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:06:43 -0800
  ...The engine is complete from pan to carb with clutch, generator, > exhaust, muffler and heater boxes. The only thing that he did not know...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:30:35 -0500
  ...The gas generator uses electrolytes > (salts) to do this. > Paul > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "tom ring" <taring@TARING.ORG> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
• Re: Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:23:15 -0700
  ...equiv=Content-Type> <META content='"MSHTML 4.72.2106.6"' name=GENERATOR> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Can someone...
• Re: Ignition Coil(s) Differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 6 May 1998 01:21:03 -0700
  ...Typically more coil (secondary) resistance may lead to a poorer spark with your US spec Hall Module on the firewall and Hall Generator in...
• Re: Solar question and electrical oddity
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 8 May 2001 15:59:33 -0700
  ...I feel > like I have a generator on board. The Vector consumes so little power that I > ran a 120volt 13 inch color TV...
• DEAD '85 VANAGON for FREE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Accounts Payable
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 20:10:40 -0400
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=windows-1251" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.2614.3500" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:42:18 -0400
  ...continuous load; 50% for school buses, twenty percent...for battery >charging...Generator output should be 50% more than vehicle load >requirement." Mike, that's...
• Re: Stuck in Council Bluffs IA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:32:16 -0700
  ...it(them) could > correct the problem (I'm thinking back to generators and their brushes, > I'm > not sure if this applies to alternator...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 10:02:16 -0700
  ...it useful is collecting > pieces of pipe in various diameters, old generator cases, most anything > cylindrical and strong. It looks like the Bentley shows...
• Re: Hydrogen powered?/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 21:14:27 -0500
  ...The US Military uses canisters of CaH, Calcium Hydride, in their portable hydrogen generators for field launches of hydrogen balloons for, uh, weather readings...
• Re: Report: First camping trip with 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Blethen
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:40:36 -0700
  ...We stayed in the > "generator-free campground," and had a spot literally right on the > bay for $20. Very nice. Downside is only cold...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:26:17 EDT
  ...I can't tell if generator people are oblivious, inconsiderate, or some mixture of both. To others considering a solar rig, I would suggest...
• solar panel article
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
  ...Some people tackle the problem by running an AC generator for several hours a day. Since the DC output of most generators is miniscule...
• Re: Troubling warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:47:04 -0400
  ...Should I give it a couple of good whacks just to see what happens? Works on generators :o)) > > > Dave B. > > > I might just whack...
• Re: Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
  Historical mailing list - Pedro L. Rodriguez
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:27:58 -0400
  ...Just acquired a 5000 120VAC unit at Home Depot for $ 85 and now looking for a small generator to power it and the fridge...
• Re: Roof rack suitable (low profile) gas can?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:53:18 -0400
  ...is higher than that so I might just pull the tank/ >>>>>> generator >>>>>> out of the stove box and let it ride up there in...
• Needed: DoubleCab Air Conditioning In Uganda
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:27:16 -0400
  ...Is my best option to buy a generator and a window AC unit, and then mount the AC unit in the rear window? Or...
• FW: '84 VanagonAdventurewagon valuation sought for ins. claim
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 04:09:26 -0800
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=windows-1251" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.3019.2500" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:06:28 -0700
  ...output to idle valve YEL - output to idle valve GRN - hall generator (RPM signal) The unit does indeed watch the coolant temp sensor, so...
• Re: Electrical charging options?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:29:38 -0700
  ...These systems > >> tend be very large, designed to replace the need for a generator. Able > to > >> run air conditioning (heat pump), 2 burner electric...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:54:01 -0500
  ...power supply/ regulator/ controller connected to 4 wheel hub-mounted motor/ generators 'a la' Porsche's early design? Hmmm. Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Crazy Man with Parts Stash (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 13:03:28 -0500 (CDT)
  ...caps, rotors, bearings, cables, hoses, windshields, D/P end castings, clutchs, oil & fuel pumps, engine tin, push rods & tubes, generators, brakes shoes & drums, heat...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:54:41 -0700
  ...5? Three for the generator, one for the coil, one for OP switch. Back in the early '80s when I was turning wrenches at...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:02:19 -0700
  ...I've > > done the battery-inverter thing to run an RV generator overnight. Then > you > > need the 300 amp alternator to charge them or...
• Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 14:19:42 -0600
  ...hey, can I run a generator off my back axles and use that to charge a battery ... which will in turn power electric motors...
• Re: Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 05:27:39 -0500
  ...But I'm not sure the Vanagon will pull it. <grinning, ducking, running like heck> Seriously, Honda makes a lovely little tiny generator that...
• An assortment of delectible questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 May 2005 13:44:54 -0700
  ...It was a very nice trip, with beautiful weather, and other than the occasional roar from some giant RV's generator, or the motorheads...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:42:07 -0800
  ...Our company could only get China to build Browns Gas generators of which I sold 6 at $10,000 each. The Chinese know more...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion (LVC, but it is nearly Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:53:37 -0400
  ...There are > > > several such buses in the Portland, OR fleet (TriMet). > > > The diesel engine is connected to a generator that only feeds the > > > battery...
• Re: Dometic combustion chamber cleaning
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:54:18 -0700
  ...Then you'll want to take out the spark generator and the thermocouple that are attached on the right side of the burner. They...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:40:32 -0500
  ...Amityville VW AIR COOLED PARTS, 2 carbs, 4 distributors, 3 coils, 1 starter, 2 generators w/fans, 1 flywheel w/clutch, 4 wheel adapters...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...88y 2nd input > 88x 3rd input > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ALTERNATOR and VOLTAGE REGULATOR > GENERATOR and GENERATOR REGULATOR > B+ Battery positive > B- Battery negative > D+ Dynamo postive > D...
• Re: Cold Weather Coolant Puddle
  Historical mailing list - LarsP
  Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:20:37 -0700
  ...equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font...
• Re: Unca Joel: one more thing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 May 2011 19:41:03 -0500
  ...He was concerned about keeping the schedule of > delivering gas to keep a generator running for a person in critical need of > oxygen. > >> > >> Jim...
• NVC the last moments of my friday involve a non vanagon related post about jappan
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:11:14 -0800
  ...The on-site diesel backup generators also shut down about an hour after the event, leaving the reactors without power and thus without the...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:44:09 -0400
  ...If I were fulltimeing or doing a lot of extended > camping I'd pick > > up a little Honda generator, fill my spare gas can...
• Re: Vanagon anagram (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:26:13 -0700
  ...with gasoline-powered generators or some such. >> >> Nava Gon ... when your road map blows out the window in Baja >> California and you don't...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 18:10:18 -0400
  ...Those little Honda generators just keep looking better! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Derek...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - Solomon Schechter
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 11:52:13 -0800
  ...I lost my Generator in a Blizzard in PA in 97. The cops pushed my bus down to a safe spot, brought me warm...
• Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:43:43 -0400
  ...we >>> are Vanagon folks, too) and then they fired up a generator to run their >>> air >>> conditioner and watch videos and run the microwave...
• Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 14:51:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...AS case, looks very newly rebuilt, new alternator (not generator) and fuel pump. Solex 34PICT carb, paper-element round air cleaner, single quiet-pack...
• Re: The power we really need!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:58:23 -0600
  ...Add a generator, a yappy dog, and an > invisible woman* and you might as well shoot me. But 20 years from > now...who knows...
• Re: Any Suggestions for Northern California Camping Near the Beach?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 23:49:22 -0700
  ...No generators after 10pm. Never heard one the whole time we were there, so we didn't run ours either. Once you get to...
• Re: Full Westy vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:50:53 -0700
  ...around others with a soft sided vehicle is often too noisy (generators, etc) I like being able to 'camp' overnight almost anywhere while underway...
• Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:23:57 -0500
  ...we >> are Vanagon folks, too) and then they fired up a generator to run >> their air >> conditioner and watch videos and run the microwave...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:55:47 -0600
  ...banana peel and a beer - can > and all - into the power generator on my Vanagon and fire up the "Flux > Capacitor". > > There it is...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:12:26 -0700
  Nope Continental no longer supplies 9.5, except for the Beetle/Ghia/Bus Generator Belt from 61 (111 903 137 D 9.5x905) Even...
• New electric power option?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:43:59 -0800
  ...polluting, expensive to wire up and a pain to deploy) or generators powered by internal-combustion engines (runs any time, plenty of power, loud...
• Sad day for our family, LVC.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:31:20 -0500
  ...I spent 3 days doing a generator in the bus and then it wouldn't run. I swapped the green wires for the ignition...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...sweep coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds...
• Re: Distributor part question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:23:53 -0800
  ...In the Bentley manual it is labeled as the Hall > Generator. The electrical plug on mine is pretty cracked up and the wires > are...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:22:48 -0500
  ...I've troubleshot engine and wheel bearings, lifters/ rockers, gears and generator/ alternators using this method. It's an amazingly helpful tool. HF has...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2011 08:34:47 -0400
  ...13/2011 2:53 PM, Cunegonde wrote: > I have a small generator, and I also have built an A/C carrier bracket > for the...
• Frydaye Pholleez - by name and by culture
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:32:51 -0500
  ...Van der Graaff electrostatic generator ... commonly known as "no brakes at all" in a vanagon. causes tinglely feelings all up and down the body...