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• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:44:08 -0700
  >So this 'load reduction' relay would be a 'normally closed' relay that > >'opens' the circuit when the igniton switch is sending juice to the...
• Re: Vibrations under load?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:39:59 -0500
  ...Vibrations under load? In my quest for a new bus, I came across this one on Craig's list.� The ad says it has...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:46:02 -0700
  ...reusing the old spring loaded clamp (this is the one that attaches >the > > hose(s) to the radiator), > > > > B. getting a new spring loaded...
• Re: Now Tires, Was Re: FRIDAY: Craigslist ad from the future 215/65-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:31:19 -0500
  ...Standard load index is 100, 1,764 Pounds. XL version is Load Index 104, 1,985 Pounds. This will not readily get into the...
• Re: Tires again!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:16:23 -0700
  --- On Mon, 7/25/11, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > looking at those altimax but it seemed too > close to minimum load limit...
• Re: Replacement 205/70/14s
  Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 14:19:08 -0800
  > No one seems to make a 205/70/14 with a load > rating of 97 or more anymore... Only other > choice seems to be...
• Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:52:51 -0700
  On 12 Jan , 2019, at 10:06 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > They were rated load index 97, 1,580 pounds All the info I...
• Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:28:03 -0700
  Listees, Anyone know what's the maximum pressure the stock VW aluminum wheels will carry? Got a non Westy van, loaded to the gunnels...
• Re: 91 GL Tires-Again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 May 2008 14:07:51 -0400
  ...Questions is-How does load translate to letters. Seem to remeber last month that load rating C preferred. Which to buy? Thanks. -- Michael in...
• tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:28:15 -0400
  Should wheel alignments be done with an unladen van? (Or should I load it up with some concrete blocks, etc, to simulate the kind...
• Re: Best Tire Pressures?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:44:05 -0800
  ...Tires are load rated at a specific air pressure, sometimes different tire manufacturers require different pressures to obtain the same load rating on the...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:45:46 -0700
  ...At 40 psi they were not able to > carry their full rated > load, so they needed to be over-spec. Tires are usually load...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:09:31 -0700
  ...such a thing. > > My understanding of the load reduction relay is that it disconnects all > loads not essential during starting so that more current...
• Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:47:38 -0700
  ...No Load Index: 93 Load Range: C Max Load: 1435 lbs Max Infl@ion Pressure: 50 psi Diameter: 25.5 Revs/per Mile: 824...
• Re: Inverter usage (was "Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay")
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:06:10 -0700
  ...A way to estimate how well the inverter works at low loads is to look at the "no load current draw" For a 500...
• Re: inflate tires up to max pres?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 13:12:36 -0500
  ...If your tires >match the specifications shown in the door jamb >exactly, then you can use those pressures. > >Tires are load rated at a...
• Re: Vanagon weight(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:23:30 -0900
  Two years ago I watched my neighbor load an old Alfa Spyder and a MG into a semi-trailer. He used a Loader and...
• Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 22:19:30 -0500
  If you really want to fine tune the air pressure you need the tire load/inflation chart and you need to weight the axles...
• Re: [Syncro] Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:29:12 -0400
  ...Here is a picture of my fully loaded syncro westie heading down a steep, rocky road. http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/trips/peters-mill...
• the biggest & heaviest thing...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 11 May 2001 22:28:01 -0400
  When I moved three years ago, I loaded mine, up to the headliner , from behind the front seats to the tailgate. The suspension was...
• TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:22:17 -0400
  ...195R14 load rating: 2084lb at 65psi PSI cold F/R empty: 50/50 PSI cold F/R loaded: 55/55 -- Chris S. "Beware the...
• Re: amps in silver socket?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:42:31 -0500
  ...This load is maybe 75 to 100 amps load, and its for very short runs of 30 seconds at a time. But your lighter...
• Ridiculous loads...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:57:24 -0800
  ...We have spent the last 8 months building a house, and some fairly hairy van loads (and Jetta loads) have occurred during this time...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:36:56 -0500
  ...97 (1609-1652 lbs.) or Higher > > Exactly how do we get from GVWR or GAWR to the Load spec of > 1609-1652lbs. > > I know...
• Re: Tire Load Index
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 09:10:25 -0500
  Ari Ollikainen wrote: > > In response to my posting of a load index for values of 71-110, > at 9:15 PM 10/26/98...
• Re: Speed Ratings and tire salesmen
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 07:12:17 -0700
  At 09:30 AM 4/19/99 -0400, you wrote: >Also, the "C" or "D" load range you talk about is unreliable. Many "C...
• Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:48:10 -0700
  ...Engine power Clutch strength Brakes Frame Suspension Center of balance when loaded(axel weights) Tires In colorado do that load with pax tires on...
• Re: Tire Questions re: Steve's response
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:04:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Rear tires often carry the heavier part of the load-- add 10% or so to be safe. If you are approaching the max load...
• Re: tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 18:36:02 -0700
  ...tires and load ranges > I have followed the many posts on tires and load range since I've been on > the list. Something I...
• Re: Simple tire qurestion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 22:09:58 -0700
  ...Bob TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > --- David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US> wrote: > > 99 is the load rating index - 1323 lbs > > Actually, a "99...
• Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - Seasick Records
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:56:23 -0700
  ...When ordering, the site did not indicate whether they were 51s, 61s or 81s - but did mention a "C"load range. I figured they...
• What really is the diff unload vs loaded calipers
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:00:26 -0700
  ...could reuse em So I see unloaded vs loaded calipers The parts guys say loaded just mean they come with pad on ?? but the...
• Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 23:11:24 -0700
  At 01:30 PM 9/12/96 -0500, you wrote: > AC is the biggest load on an engine I know of. Some cars Jeez...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:16 -0600
  ...Next we will need a load. Regular light bulbs can provide us with a known load. The watts to be determined by the battery...
• Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:18:47 -0800
  ...So for > example a 215-65-16XL reaches its maximum 103 Load Index capacity at 41 or > 42 psi whereas the load range "D...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:34:59 -0700
  ...They > are LOAD Rated around 1510 lbs. > > If you look at Vanagon.Com load rating > RECOMMENDATIONS you will see that > a minimum of 1609...
• FS: Complete Thule roof rack system for Vanagon & Bus Westfalia, $299
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 20 May 2015 00:58:05 +0000
  ...Offers 11" of total roof clearance from rain gutters to underside of load bars. Also includes slick Thule Outrigger canoe/kayak loading accessory, canoe...
• Re: 15 inch wheels (Long - and probably more involved than it needs to be)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:00:21 -0000
  ...Thats why I keep bringing up load range and pressure. You are a bit out of date on load range, I'm afraid. The...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:11:18 -0400
  ...The starter solenoid is a highly inductive > load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed > keeping the starter operating...
• Re: Tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 19:01:07 -0400
  ...tem # Date Time Recs Subject 062986 98/06/10 11:01 18 Good Cheap Tires! Load C $49. 068362 98/08/18 14:11...
• Re: 215/75/15 on road/off road tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 17:29:26 -0400
  ...On Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 05:22 PM, Hans Roos wrote: > Off the sidewall of the tire: > > Load Range: D > Max Load: 2095...
• Re: Tire Technology vs Actual weight of loaded Van
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 07:38:49 -0700
  ...225x70R14 Passenger Car Tire: ? Load Index: ? Load Range: ? Max Load: 1640 lbs (if LT tire / 1492 lbs if Passenger Car Tire) Max Inflation Pressure...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:58:08 -0700
  ...On a rural road to town in 3rd gear at 40mph it says 30 load. In 4th it is about 40 to 50 load...
• Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report -
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:18:40 -0500
  ...They don't specify a load rating for the 185 because one >which is built to handle 50 psi is load range 93, so...
• Shift Kart in Vanagon - Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sat, 12 May 2001 12:12:25 -0400
  ...It fits perfectly, and I can load it myself. Normally, anything with a kart is a 2-man procedure, so being able to load...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:29:49 -0400
  ...The I4 motor and oil pan cut way too far down into the WBX load bar. I just fabbed a load bar from scratch...
• Re: 15" Vanagon Wheel Deals!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:12:21 EST
  ...Now as far as load rating data, I don't know what to tell you. There are some other numbers cast on the rims...
• Re: Load Range D Tires: Canadian Tire Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 04:13:23 -0500
  ...185R14C Load Range: D different speed ratings, but > load index is 100+ on each type: > > http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/light-truck-tires...
• Tire Ratings
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:45:53 -0700
  ...axle load specs) you may manage to explore the limits of these tires, but, if you consciously try to carry a reasonably balanced load...
• Re: All those with 205 tires...
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:35:31 -0600
  ...205 load capacity is a little greater but do you need it? Synchro is heavier vehicle and 205s recover potentially lost load capacity--wouldn...
• Spring Loaded Pushrod Tubes Needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 16 May 2005 11:28:41 -0500
  I am in need of about six of the spring loaded pushrod tubes to replace some seals and some rusty tubes. Anybody have any...
• Re: portable fridge (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:40:05 -0700
  ...and one reason for wanting to stay with a top-loader is a 75LB > black Labrador who is often found blocking whatever door needs...
• Re: AFM ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:57:24 -0700
  ...are in there too...but the RPM and load seem to be the > main inputs during steady driving. > > I also read that the engine...
• Re: Load Rating per wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 21:57:46 -0800
  ...So > my question is.... > What is the load rating per wheel? > > Kathy Jacobs > South Eastern VW Club > http://www.sevwc.com >
• RE: UniLaredos, Yoko 370G LT etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 11:23:21 PST
  ...Not what it says in books or on various stickers but what it weighs loaded as you use it. If you carry spare anvils...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:36:05 -0400
  The maximum load rating only happens at the maximum inflation pressure. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• WBX engine break-in
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:55:07 -0700
  ...will it be detrimental to the engine or the break-in process if I put in the van a medium load up the van...
• Re: Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 15:13:17 -0700 (PDT)
  On 25 Jul 1996, Jeff Carver wrote: > What are the load ratings for older busses, and older single and crew > cabs in particular? The...
• Re: BFG All Terrain AT-KO tire spec
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:08:11 -0800
  A light truck tire with a 93 load rating is more than sufficient for a 2wd Vanagon. Light truck tires do not need their...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 24 May 2012 18:16:16 -0700
  ...86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load Under load the ECU responds to a closed throttle switch as being at full...