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Re: Propane tank
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:09:48 -0700
...Nothing works...Nothing! I have confirmed the gas is in there and is clear and flowing when I push the plunger from the tank...
China-diesel fuel injection 2/19
Historical mailing list - china-lutong.com
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 18:36:51 +0800
...And the constant grinding process guarantee the plunger in identical clearance each. If you are interested, we can supply them in competitive price. Meanwhile...
Re: Empty Lifter
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:28:26 -0600
...That plunger spring is pretty light and when there is no oil in the lifter the spring pressure is all you feel. A big...
Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:56:24 -0800
...the ground wire male spade on switch passes through the black plunger as one piece. It is exposed ~ midpoint of the black shaft. My...
Re: no start?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
...In addition if the solenoid end gap (plunger positon at rest) is not right extra voltage-current is needed to get the plunger to...
Re: Fridge again....
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:14:45 -0500
...Try alternatively pushing the air supply pump/ignite plunger > (far left) in > all the way over and over again as you press the gas...
Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 23 May 2009 18:55:54 -0700
...While checking things out, I took the shifter coupling off at the tranny and I am not able to get the plunger shaft to...
Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:09:00 -0500
...I installed the new cylinder making sure that the plunger is > in place, reconnected the hoses, attached a drain to the bleeder valve at...
diesel fuel injection-china
Historical mailing list - china-lutong.com
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:09:01 +0800
...And the constant grinding process guarantee the plunger in identical clearance each. If you are interested, we can supply them in competitive price. Meanwhile...
Re: Zero valve settings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Apr 2015 23:09:57 -0400
...When a lifter goes soft the plunger can bang on the retaining ring. Once it fails the lifter can separate and drop parts. If...
Re: Tire, Rim, Shock Satisfaction Report
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 17:06:01 -0700
...With the old shocks you could > literally pull the plunger out with your thumb and > forefinger. > > The 215s look simply marvelous in the wheel...
Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:16:37 -0400
...I fooled around with the slave cylinder and pulled the slave plunger bit off the clutch lever. Clutch pedal still hard like rock. My...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:12:11 -0600
...adjust feature. > > If 1 turn of adjustment screw pushes the lifter plunger down by 1 mm you are > giving the lifter 1 mm of...
Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:56:14 -0600
...I installed the new cylinder making sure that the plunger is >in place, reconnected the hoses, attached a drain to the bleeder valve at...
Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 1 May 2010 13:54:32 -0700
...Could be the spring in the 'solenoid assembly' of course not letting the hook on the solenoid plunger pull the part away from the...
Re: 87 GL digital clock
Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
Wed, 16 Jul 1997 23:01:22 -0600
...the clock had fallen doown and got itself trapped under the plunger > (that actuallly does the electrical work that changes the time) I just...
Re: Metalic brakes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 15:24:21 -0600
...with multiple slow stops, adding shims between the pad and brake plungers in the rotors. Try the above things and if they don't...
Re: front door lock stuck
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Thu, 9 Jul 2015 07:33:46 -0400
...Before I put the panel back I tried both the key and plunger several times without incident. For good measure I drove 4 miles...
Re: Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:08:59 -0500
...Sure enough, >after >getting it out and apart we discovered rusty moisture all over that >plunger >unit. We actually cleaned it out and replaced...
Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 23 May 2009 14:56:33 -0600
...at the tranny > and I am not able to get the plunger shaft to move back and forth for the > 3rd and 4th gear...
Re: jump!
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:47:22 -0800 (PST)
...big tin full of oil till I couldn't depress the plunger *at all*, then installed the valve gear, and turned the adjusting screw...
RE: Governors (i.e.-rev limiters)
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 03 May 1996 11:31:00 -0700 (PDT)
...I've never seen/heard of a rev limiter on a VW engine, excpet for an ignition-cutout plunger on a special rotor for...
Re: refrigerator propane mode ??
Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 08:05:37 -0700
...In order to achieve the same result, use the air pump > that's combined with the ignition plunger. To get a good feel for...
Re: Stuck Solenoid????
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:24:17 -0500
...The plungers are a tight fit and sometimes just a little rust or dirt will cause it to bind up. Also squeeze the push...
Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Fri, 10 May 2002 20:22:08 -0700
...Check that the plunger pin is well situated in the pedal mechanism rebolt the clutch master cylinder in position. rebolt the line out to...
Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:42:43 -0700
...Getting them back in so the door can be closed requires careful maneuvering and some force -- I use a toilet plunger. *Anyone want this...
Re: Aircooled Vanagons
Historical mailing list - chris
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:05:38 -0800
...My guage saved my ass several times when the oil bypass plunger stuck down > (bypassing the stock oil cooler). Without it, I wouldn't...
Re: A gadget to do your wash on the road
Historical mailing list - James
Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:31:14 -0500
...I found that a five-gallon bucket, a Gamma > Lid, and a toilet plunger do a fine job of laundering the clothes. > > Like <http...
Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
...On my "home rebuilts" I disassemble the plunger part of the solenoid, clean, and very lightly grease (too much grease and the plunger seals...
Re: Hornet car alarm?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Jul 1997 19:52:31 -0400 (EDT)
...the sliding door. > Mine is a fairly long and skinny metal plunger. It sticks out a fair > ways, one time camping I cut my...
Re: Fridge again....
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:33:59 -0400
...Try alternatively pushing the air supply pump/ignite plunger (far > left) in > all the way over and over again as you press the gas...
Electric Window regulator repair.
Historical mailing list - boroko
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:23:56 -0500
...The use of a screwdriver or fork tool will definitely aid in pulling the little plungers that hold the panel to the door without...
Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:47:19 -0600
...When the spring loaded plunger on the bearing buddy sinks in, I hit it with a couple shots of grease. I also put the...
Re: clutch master cylinder(bleeding tip)
Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 01:08:37 -0700
...airplanes is to thoroughly clean out a plastic bottle with a plunger pump(I use Soft Soap dispensers), fill it with brake fluid and...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:46:57 -0500
...You may have some water in the starter solenoid that when freezing is preventing the plunger from moving to engage the gear and close...
Fastener wizard?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 24 May 2011 17:09:57 -0700
...Sure, anyone with a bottle opener or toilet plunger could pop off these dinky padlocks, but I'm just trying to discourage some punk...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
...If the pluger is too high it can only be lowered by compressing the plunger to force some oil to leak out. This compression...
re EV clutch ped. tension spring
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 23:44:43 -0700
...it; the left-most hole contains some sort of electro-mechanical plunger attached to the clutch pedal, and thus lines up with the clutch...
Re: A gadget to do your wash on the road
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:13:33 -0800
...I found that a five-gallon bucket, a Gamma Lid, and a toilet plunger do a fine job of laundering the clothes. Like <http...
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:54:43 -0700
...I removed the slave without opening the lines, pulled off the plunger/boot, and with a 12mm socket and a c-clamp pushed the...
Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 23 May 2009 17:50:42 -0500
...at the tranny >> and I am not able to get the plunger shaft to move back and forth for the >> 3rd and 4th gear...
engine running cooler, or wishful thinking?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 2 May 2004 20:16:49 -0700
...Anyway, when I took out the two lifter, I could press the center plunger on one of them in with hand-pressure. On the...
Re: 85 GL 1.9 engine mystery...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 19:55:14 -0400
...What could have caused this? > > Strange news: > 1 lifter had the locking circlip/wire completely missing (so the > plunger was > free to move as...
Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:26:14 -0700
...The adjustment of >the plunger as it activates the clutch master is what I need. Does >anyone have any experience and/or suggestions (other...
Manual Tranny oil
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:11:45 -0500
...Could whatever that is in the transmission that hits the plunger switch be broken? That sounds expensive. Anway, while I had the reverse light...
Re: What's that?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:44:56 -0700
...stop just a few years ago? ** Recently it was a toilet plunger. I am amazed that she still finds having me around reassuring even...
Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:20:07 -0500
...It can normally be cleaned, lightly oil the plunger and re installed. The exception is a faulty electromagnet (never seen one). I cleaned the...
Electrical Gremlins (all in one post)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:03:57 -0500
...The plunger in the actuator does not depress, even with force. I assume that means this actuator is shot.... right? ANY input is appreciated...
the thick plottens....
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:21:13 EST
...days has February"?..) the bypass plate is a formed and shaped plunger that looks as if it will pilot in the actual bypass hole...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:37:18 -0400
...performance > places were selling the oil pressure boost relief springs and plungers. > Let's twist some pump shafts and blow up coolers! > > Dennis > > > -----Original...
Ten Bar oil pressure .......... you gotta be kidding. Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:24:35 -0600
...The plunger dropped out easily with just gravity and returned to the upmost position with almost no force from my #2 pencil I was...
Instructions for replacing the Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:25:03 -0800
...If it is wornedand cracked you may want to replace it as well.Check that the plunger pin is well situated in the pedal...
Re: Flickering Oil Light on 83.5 Westy
Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 19:09:54 -0800
...I have 176,000 > miles > > and I have replaced the oil pressure bypass > plunger and spring and also > > replaced the sender unit. I did...
Bleeding the clutch.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:03:51 -0600
...the clutch master piston back up to contact the clutch pedal plunger rod????? Is this why pressure bleeding from the slave cylinder is required...
Re: Fridge again....
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:46:36 -0600
...Try alternatively pushing the air supply pump/ignite plunger (far >> left) in >> all the way over and over again as you press the gas...
Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:04:02 -0500
...When energized, a plunger that goes through this hole is "moved."Like in elementry school when you did electromagnet experiments. The plunger is attached...
Re: Fridge again....
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:17:43 -0700
...Try alternatively pushing the air supply pump/ignite plunger (far left) in >all the way over and over again as you press the gas...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:34:30 -0700
...On my "home rebuilts" I disassemble the plunger part of the solenoid, clean, and very lightly grease (too much grease and the plunger seals...
Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
...The plunger then moves and does two things. One ... it moves the starter gear to mesh with the flywheel and, two ... it closes the...
Re: Bleeding html
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 20:55:13 -0700
...I can slide the plunger down onto the gas pedal and squeeze the "trigger" of the gun thus setting the pedal exactly where I...