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• spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - Jose Antonio Madriz
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 09:27:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Now, if i hold #4 wire right next to its distributor hole, the cylinder starts catching sparks and the engine seems to make an...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:17:49 -0500
  At 02:20 AM 2/15/2003, Ben McCafferty wrote: >No, I think you're right and we're saying the same thing. Now...
• Re: 83.5 won't start - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:29:00 +0100
  ...This is very common in the winter time, and causes the sparks to go everywhere but your spark plugs. You should also check your...
• Re: cutting out and sparking coil
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:14:00 -0700
  ...Delanty wrote: >><snip> >>> Looked over at the coil and saw ignition >>>sparks coming out of the rubber boot on the coil to distributor wire...
• Re: electrolytic rust removal technique - very simple
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:55:14 +1200
  ...Just ask if you have any questions on my setup. >Oh, BTW, a by-product of the reaction is hydrogen so watch for sparks...
• =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Friday_dreamin=92:_van/camper_mods?=
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:03:53 -0600
  ...Maybe it is the inventor or tinker in all of us that sparks that. Maybe it is the aha moment there's something from...
• RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 06:11:06 -0700
  ...This time it lit after just a few pumps and sparks. The flow meter moved all the way to the green! I had run...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mund
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:04:28 -0600
  ...try to replace the fuse with another 8 amp fuse it sparks and > |blows right away. So obvioulsy I've got a short or...
• Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:26:12 -0600
  ...that may not look stupid at the moment. > Like creating static sparks. > ���������������������������������������� > jimt > Planned insanity is best. > Remember that sanity is optional. > http://www...
• Re: Hooking up interior lights to Aux. Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:39:59 -0400
  ...disconnect the batteries so you don't create any arcs and sparks. I removed fuses 8 and 9 (and left them out) then put...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:59:31 -0400
  ...a single spark intensifies, dividing the spark energy between 4 simultaneous sparks would lead to reduced ionization, and perhaps a much greater resistance(s...
• 1978 Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:46 -0700
  ...outside hose (filters, belt, rotor All instruments work perfectly cap & wires, sparks, Separate stove works on condensor, points, unleaded or white gas oil, and...
• what type of carb to use?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 22:34:47 -0400
  ...Beetle (daily driver) 67 Panel Bus,(parts) 69 Beetle Baha,(project) 72 Combi Bus,(dead!) 74 412 Station Waggin.(project) -------------****** Sparks through the Rubble ******------------------
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 15:56:25 -0400
  ...If everything else is fine, then jumping that to alternator B+ should cause crank, right? I tried that, nothing except some sparks at contact...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:35:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...coil loses its abilitilty to act as an inductor, thus no sparks. When the coil cools down it will function again since the insulation...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:35:58 -0400
  ...BTDT Dust and dirt that accumulates on ignition wires plus condensed moisture adds up to a conductive path for the high voltage sparks. I...
• Reforumalated gas & thermostats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 14:16:48 -0700
  ...On the return, I looked at my odometer for the last tank of gas we got just outside of Reno in Sparks; 344 miles...
• '71 Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 17:48:17 -0600 (CST)
  ...Also, I can see sparks connecting the jumper, so I know there's a short. I'm guessing it's in the faulty switch...
• Emission / Air Mass Sensor - could it be the cause?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:22:12 -0400
  ...new sparks, wires, distributor, air filter - timing tuneup new temp sensor, O2 sensor check for vacuum leaks, check idle control valve Suspects: The resistive...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Gary Martin
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 05:43:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...in checking when the rotor is at the #1 position the plug for #1 > sparks, the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance...
• Re: Tips on making space under Westfalia swivel seat usable?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:27:14 EST
  ...cover your carpet w/ a old blanket while cutting, otherwise sparks will melt carpet and metal shavings will rust orange spots all over everything...
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 12:45:17 EDT
  ...Live in Cypress, Texas (Houston) From? Born at Stead AFB, Sparks, Nevada and never been back. Haved lived in Arkansas (3 times), Mississippi, Wisconson...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:13:16 +1100
  ...Isn't that unusual? I was misfiring a bit (bad plug wire) so I changed the sparks and plug wires today too, bosch on...
• Re: Hall Sender question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 4 May 2007 13:57:40 EDT
  ...on a grounded surface and it will produce a series of sparks from the coil by simulating the hall effect. If this works you...
• Timing theory
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:39:30 -0600
  Ok, I'm confused about timing and getting the sparks to fire exactly at the right moment. The only car I have a vague...
• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
  ...I have fuel pressure, I got sparks, good timing, changed the relays, still not gas spraying into the engine. I know, there is a...
• Re: Twin Cities VW Club Bug In this Sunday
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 22:35:27 EDT
  ...daughter's 10th Birthday party. We had fireworks for her birthday. Sparks from the wires hanging over the deck. She won't forget this...
• RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 16:01:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...This time it lit after just a > > few pumps and sparks. The flow meter moved all the way to the green! > > > > I had run...
• Mario Andretti likes the Bostig Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:04:17 -0700
  ...As a result, I went down the street to grab something to drink at the local texaco station in Sparks Nevada, where I randomly...
• Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:31:29 -0800
  ...I set up the machines for the show with a > thirty foot open loading door a hundred feet away, drawing sparks off > everything I...
• Re: Rebuilt Tire?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:41:07 -0700
  ...And people stay the heck away from you because > all of the sparks flying everywhere. But semi-trailer mudflaps help if > you're that...
• Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:34:29 -0500
  ...Anyhow, in the process I touched a hot wire to some metal by accident (Sparks) and blew the number three fuse. Changed that everything...
• Re: HELP: '67 Deluxe Saga - Vaporlocking?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 12:35:57 -0700
  ...lock! Fire hazard! Don't start your car on fire!!!!! No sparks and gasoline!!! Good luck! New to the list, but this is great...
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:02:53 -0700
  ...Some yards will not allow power tools or anything that produces sparks or flame. A sawzall will work bring a few different blades , a...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:15:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...As a result, the drawings of two (or three) sparks traveling to the electrode from each prong is unlikely in reality. I recently replaced...
• Re: distro body ground
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:56:57 -0700
  ...hehe > naw rilly i guess i'm cool since i really don't hear the sparks > flowing > threw the speaks. > > thanks sir > Joe > > -----Original...
• Fridge question ---(Sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:46:52 -0400
  ...The ignitor sparks nicely and the intake and exhaust chimneys are all nice and clean. I hooked it up to the barbecue tank (I...
• Re: Fixed: 1.9L starts but wont run long
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:40:40 -0500
  ...I just wired them,jerry rigged style, to the battery and surely got sparks. The cloud of fuel is beautiful and you will know...
• re: cold start (honest, honey, it just blew up itself!)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 20:29:47 CDT
  ...when turned upside down (so the acid runs out) or when sparks are made around/by it while it's making a lot of...
• Re: question before I remove the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 19:35:33 -0400
  ...The igniter is the device that causes the flashing bulb (and causes sparks in the combusion chamber). I had a problem similar to your...
• Re: Welding near fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:56:28 +0000
  ...My concern?  Hey...that gasoline tank is nearby.  Sparks from angle grinder or Sawsall.  Dang...the whole thing could explode!  And eliminate my Van...
• Re: 84 Vanagon--Won't start at 40 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 21:55:29 -0800
  ...If you see tiny sparks ..plug wires are bad. with engine warm and idling ..spray plug wires with a fine mist of water ..any...
• Lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 03:47:35 EST
  ...Takes about 10-20 sparks. All this must be done quickly. - The sight hole in the fridge is pretty much useless, unless you happen...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ...On dry pavement the driver slammed on the brakes and >locked up the rear wheels- the fishtailing and shower of sparks was >impressive-I...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:44:33 -0700
  ...try to replace the fuse with another 8 amp fuse it sparks and > |blows right away. So obvioulsy I've got a short or...
• need advice on price
  Historical mailing list - TM
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:04:08 -0700
  ...and performed coolant flush; added lower temp fan switch tune up: sparks, plugs, wires, dist. cap, rotor, timing adjustment oil changed every 3K also...
• Re: am I troubleshooting my starter correctly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:30:50 -0700
  ...of setting your battery off like a bomb from making errant sparks. I saw a battery explode in a Jeep about 50 yards from...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:06:37 -0400
  ...Be > > >careful using it near the altenator ,sparkplugs, and distributor, as >there > > >are sparks present in these areas
• Re: Can a bad alternator drain the battery.
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:38:19 -0600
  ...In the dark unplug your fuses and replace them while watching for any sparks (do this with the engine running, then with it off...
• Re: Which battery terminal off first?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 May 2017 14:27:39 -0500
  ...Then put back in reverse order Ground first then positive. > > I know doing this the right way helped me avoid sparks when working on...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:58:51 -0800
  ...On 2/21/08, azsun99 <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote: > Not advisable to use a shop-vac or anything else that creates sparks around > a...
• Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:32:29 -0400
  ...That is the flow of gas can be lit by surrounding flames or sparks and the resultant fire will burn intensely until it runs...
• Re: Frydaye ... ok, how bout this one? :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:59:10 -0500
  ...Now he steps upon the brake And the van begins to shake, And as the sparks begin to fly You can hear the angels...
• Re: Shake down trip and engine bucking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 08:46:17 -0500
  ...It let > some of the sparks jump around inside it and did the bucking for me. > And other time it was the spark plug...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:26:02 -0500
  as a p.s.: wire looms and separators are best if made completely of insulating materials, such as plastic. metal usually works fine as...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:55:44 -0500
  ...If you see sparks jumping around, get a set of Bosch replacement wires. About $70 last time I bought them. Good luck, Larry A.
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:12:42 -0800
  ...trying to explode just every second , but sure watch out for sparks. About the very worst thing you could do is drop an incandescent...
• Re: Driving with LP appliances on
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 28 May 1998 20:39:18 -0400
  ...The crunching and scraping metal will contribute enough sparks to start a fire if it's going to happen. Along those same lines, leaving...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:49:28 -0500
  I wrote: >generating a high voltage in the primary circuit (the points side of the >circuit and a much higher one in the secondary...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:12:11 -0900
  ...I imagine there are many sparks visible when I > drive!but it woulld still be nice to be able to stop and steer. > Someone...