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• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:11:07 +0000
  ...Wind resistance will be the speed limiter especially with an automatic. If this is a long distance tow with an automatic rig up some...
• Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 22:16:18 -0700
  ...ve got left before I hit the wall/car/parking space limiter/fence/kid > etc."..and nothing has REALLY been a dependable measure....until...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:28:56 -0400
  ...Engine stalling at high speed The engine behaves like it has a very extreme rev limiter in place. If I press in the clutch...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:30:20 -0700
  ...standard >> automotive starting flooded cell battery ? Koolatron and others >> sell a limiter >> that will shut off the drain on a battery once it reaches...
• Re: throttle flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:44:21 -0500
  ...1983 vanagon 1.9l waterboxer >> >> I thought it was the rpm limiter kicking in, but it happens on the >> highway >> too. It varies with...
• Re: nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 24 May 2009 10:01:36 -0700
  ...when you wanted fourth, you > WILL over-rev your motor - the limiter has nothing to say about it. Or > coming downhill, say... > > I remember...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:31:18 -0400
  ...of a guillotine effect >> when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. >> >> Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:59:59 -0400
  ...It helps a lot that Ontario recently mandated the use of speed limiters on all trucks keeping them to a maximum of 110kph. It...
• Found: good tire source in Victoria, BC
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 07:04:11 -0800
  ...cut it anymore after I spun out and hit the rev limiter in 2nd gear on an on ramp in the rain. (it was...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:29:40 -0700
  ...wrote: > >> The engine behaves like it has a very extreme rev limiter in place. If I >> press in the clutch it dies. From there...
• try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:50:25 -0400
  ...It also has what I think is a rev-limiter or governor mounted under the 28-PICT carb. It has the markings APG, Made...
• confession of a speeder Redux was safe RPM
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:21:45 -0400
  ...big difference between sustainable highway RPM and the rev limiters max number.The rev limiter is for sifting point maximums. this limit prevents over...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:08:50 -0800
  ...The other option > would be to pop it in neutral, but then the engine would be bouncing off the > rev-limiter. -- Neil n 65...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:16:48 +0100
  ...of a guillotine effect when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. > > Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• Re: anybody have 1.9TD w/ air cooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:51:18 -0700
  ...In 3rd it will pull up to 110-120km/h, then the rpm limiter will cut in. Neither gas not Diesel T3's have...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:12:09 -0500
  ...of a guillotine effect > >> when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. > >> > >> Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• Re: VW warranty? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 18 May 2006 14:12:18 -0800
  ...Rev limiters don't work on down shifts and 3,000rpm over redline is a bit much , it does make for nice view ports...
• Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control on automatics
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:12:54 -0800
  ...On Subaru engines the rev limiter would kick in, but at any rate, removing the jumper prevents that from happening. I just spoke with...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:23:37 -0700
  ...the right than the Vanagon tach goes. (I hit the rev limiter in 2nd once. At about 50.)) Fuel economy improved about 3 mpg...
• Interstates
  Historical mailing list - Lance Lovell
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 21:45:36 -0000
  ...Our trucks max out at 98560 pounds,and because of the density of truck population,and the speed limiters fitted,cause deep "tramtracks" in...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:37:12 -0700
  ...of a guillotine effect >>> when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. >>> >>> Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:27 +0300
  ...At least on ones I have seen the braiding is not nearly tightly enough on the tube for it to be sensible expansion limiter...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:17:49 -0400
  ...Engine stalling at high speed The engine behaves like it has a very extreme rev limiter in place. If I press in the clutch...
• Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 22:20:11 EDT
  ...ignition coil/related ignition components? > >-isn't there a over-rev limiter built into the digifant system? if >this is >engaging at around 4000...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: 5400rpm rev limiting rotors for 10 bucks at cip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:30:05 -0700
  ...Some things I > don't go cheep on: > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/distributor-(ignition)-rotor/rotor-speed-limiter-style-04016 > > Just...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:31:49 -0700
  ...standard >> automotive starting flooded cell battery ? Koolatron and others >> sell a limiter >> that will shut off the drain on a battery once it reaches...
• Rev limits, definitive answer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:14:11 -0800
  ...Happy Thanksgiving to Rico and all other listees! " RPM Limitation? Rico Sapolich wrote: > > << The Digijet has a limit too >> > > The rev limiter on the...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:18:13 -0500
  ...of a guillotine effect >> when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. >> >> Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:38:25 -0800
  ...It has an over rev limiter, so if you fall asleep at the wheel, it will shut off. It moniters that motor. If there...
• Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:50:05 -0700
  ...ignition coil/related ignition components? > > -isn't there a over-rev limiter built into the digifant > system? if this is > engaging at around 4000...
• Re: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:15:46 -0600
  ...My old 1.9 WBX could get up to about 93-95 mph before the > engine rev > limiter kicked in and shut down the...
• Re: Trouble with '85 1.9l wasserboxer in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 23 May 2008 05:04:20 -0400
  ...Anothet tip was a rpm limiter/timing advance control box in the front right of the engine compartment. I thought that asvance was mechanical...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:31:00 -0700
  ...Engine stalling at high speed > > The engine behaves like it has a very extreme rev limiter in place. If I > press in the clutch...
• Wasserboxers, heads and Vanagon top speed.
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:54:51 -0600
  ...Oh, a note on the top speed of a Vanagon, my 87, with the old engine, hit the rev limiter in 4th gear and...
• Re: Trouble with '85 1.9l wasserboxer in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 23 May 2008 05:04:15 -0400
  ...Anothet tip was a rpm limiter/timing advance control box in the front right of the engine compartment. I thought that asvance was mechanical...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:43:08 -0800
  ...The other option would be to pop it in neutral, but then the engine would be bouncing off the rev-limiter. Ryan On Fri...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 23:20:13 -0700
  ...Around 15 ma draw thru each one, calculate 1.4V across each one, use a 1kohm resistor, 1/4W as a series current limiter...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:50:08 -0500
  ...Even with larger tires I would bounce it off the rev limiter all day long at 110-115 kph. On the other hand, it...
• Re: BLUE TEC
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:25 -0700
  ...the province of Ontario Canada just passed a speed limiter (equipment installed on vehicle) law that is to be enforced on all users of...
• Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
  Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:27:55 -0700
  ...ve got left before I hit the wall/car/parking space limiter/fence/kid > etc."..and nothing has REALLY been a dependable measure....until...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:20:11 -0700
  ...standard >>> automotive starting flooded cell battery ? Koolatron and others >>> sell a limiter >>> that will shut off the drain on a battery once it reaches...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:19:32 -0500
  ...of a guillotine effect >>> when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of that. >>> >>> Any thoughts? Anyone seen this, or even...
• Re: Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:44:32 -0500
  ...be removed for installing safety switches that normally are the pressure limiters that control turn off the compressor if the pressure gets too high...
• Re: Battery Relay for Aux. Battery.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 14:10:24 +0200
  ...A simple relay have no current limiter and when it is powered the first time and connecting two batteries with different charge there will...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:29:39 -0700
  ...The wiring > should not be designed as the current limiter as this makes for heat. Heat > is nothing more than wasted energy any way...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...Engine stalling at high speed The engine behaves like it has a very extreme rev limiter in place. If I press in the clutch...
• rear end noise, Audiovox cruise control, new batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:36:49 -0800
  ...Just before my trip I had a new transmission installed, and apparently the speed sensor was not adjusted correctly, so that the rev limiter...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:10:14 -0800
  ...The other option > > would be to pop it in neutral, but then the engine would be bouncing off > the > > rev-limiter. > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...and another square connector > from the main wiring harness?) YEP > > Vacuum Limiter different model numbers CA vs non-CA > (is this the big vacuum...
• Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:20:43 -0500
  ...If there's a rev limited on my 2.1, it's never been engaged. > They've got rev limiters too, abeit a little...
• Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:13:07 -0500
  ...What does limit the power is the ability of the engine to breathe and that darn rev limiter that's built into the ECU...
• Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 15:06:32 -0500
  ...revving to the limiter on the out of turns and straightaways.. tippy HELL NO... with 205/14 michellans up front 27x8.5/14 in...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:56:11 +0200
  ...Any suggestion for a conditioning circuit? (RC + diode limiter?). And hasn't anyone used this signal for a DIY tachometer? Anyway, I've connected...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:33 -0600
  ...That withstanding I've seen very effective thrust / torque limiter rods on various Dodge, Lexus and VW Sirocco engines. Most have a rod with...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:25:07 -0700
  ...standard > automotive starting flooded cell battery ? Koolatron and others sell a limiter > that will shut off the drain on a battery once it reaches...
• Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:57:45 -0700
  ...ve got left before I hit the wall/car/parking space limiter/fence/kid >> etc."..and nothing has REALLY been a dependable measure....until...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:56:17 -0800
  ...4) no, except the spring compression limiter is shorter on a 2WD 5)-6) i dont think you wanna use the syncro front stuff...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:12:04 -0700
  ...helps a lot that Ontario recently mandated the use of speed limiters on > all trucks keeping them to a maximum of 110kph. It's...