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• Re: Digijet Timing Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 13:45:23 -0800
  ...This has got to help other people, as I've heard more that a couple of people with crossed vacuum hoses and such, which...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 10 May 2016 15:04:44 -1000
  ...The vacuum advance > >> works fine but the distributor does leak a little at the base > >
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:45:53 -0700
  ...It was matter of somewhat AFM, Distributor ( hall sender ) and vacuum lines near the Dist that affect Vacuum advance and fuel pressure. Got those...
• Re: Low power 1 min after start?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:20:53 -0500
  Yeah, Coby thinks it may be the fuel pressure regulator, perhaps a sticky distributor affecting the timing advance, perhaps the timing itself. He had...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 9 May 2016 21:04:10 -0400
  ...The vacuum advance works fine but the distributor does leak a little at the base seal. I do oil the felt pad every other...
• I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
  ...Dismantled and lubed breaker plate and mechanical advance in distributor. 3. Adjusted air flow meter on an emissions machine. Mine was tampered with by...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
  ...I have never seen one that did not advance the timing , fwiw. 5. Distributor Hall Sender..this is more for 'no start' and cutting...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:54:11 -0400
  ...degrees toward the advance....8-degrees maybe? > > > > Malibu Tony....85 westy 1.9L 6 degrees BTDC......42 degrees total > advance > > vacuum lines connected > > 1978...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:23:26 -0700
  ...1.9 Distributor with the high mileage (180K on mine) on them tends to be a bit "worn" with tired advance springs/weights in...
• Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:49:10 -0400
  ...In the process I have replaced all the gaskets/hoses around the air distributor. My engine vacuum is 14.5-15 inHg @ 850 rpms...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000
  ...On the Non California models just disconnecting the vacuum advance will change the distributor to centrifugal advance only and reduce the total advance available...
• Feeling a little sluggish
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:56:51 -0400
  ...distributor, rotor, plugs and wires, air filter, fuel filter, O2 sensor, oil and filter, AutoBahn coolant, air intake boot. I also reconnected some vacuum...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
  ...You can have a bad injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake valve issues are very common. You can discount the O2 sensor...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...There was a vacuum line from the distributor to the intake manifold disconnected, but as it made no difference when connected, I am guessing...
• Digijet Timing Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 02:26:15 -0500
  ...I was curious about what the total advance would be with this close to stock setting. So when I found a free hour and...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:03:53 -0400
  ...where the rotor was, roughly where >>> the vacuum advance was, and successfully swapped in the new >>> distributor. >>> >>> Now, having said all that, I am...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...I have > never seen one that did not advance the timing , fwiw. > > 5. Distributor Hall Sender..this is more for 'no start' and cutting...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance > mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground > terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer, idle control. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____ Vacuum...
• Re: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:58:43 -0500
  ...look for vacuum leaks everywhere and especially at the small injector seals. The distributor should advance the timing to 40 degrees at about 2500...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
  ...I have > never seen one that did not advance the timing , fwiw. > > 5. Distributor Hall Sender..this is more for 'no start' and cutting...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...This is extremely critical as your distributor has both vacuum advance and retard. The plate needs to close properly to close off the advance...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:26:23 -0500
  ...was matter of somewhat AFM, Distributor ( hall sender ) and vacuum > lines near the Dist that affect Vacuum advance and fuel pressure. Got > those 3...
• Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
  ...no vacuum advance workings as I see no hoses or additional hardware on the distributor like the old style Bosch Beetle distributors. 2. Since...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:04:39 -0400
  ...There is not noticeable side-play in the distributor shaft and the dizzy is within spec in regards to base, full-advance and vacuum...
• Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:41:49 -0400
  ...Strong spark at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked per Bentley. Checked advance, OK. Number two plug gets a little blackish for some...
• Re: 82 aircooled power
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:16:40 -0500
  ...coil, spark wires, rotor, spark plugs and that the vacuum canister on the distributor is working. I've seen wrong spark plug insulators (wire...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:14:21 -0400
  ...degrees toward the advance....8-degrees maybe? > > > > > > Malibu Tony....85 westy 1.9L 6 degrees BTDC......42 degrees total > > advance > > > vacuum lines connected > > > 1978...
• Re: Exhaust Emissions Help ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 06:31:39 PST
  ...Our 85 has not had a reoccurrence of its hard start problem since I cleaned and oiled the timing advance mechanism in the distributor...
• Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:45:52 -0400
  ...I wonder about vacuum advance/retard on the distributor. This is a long shot, but enrichment for acceleration is provided by inertial overswing of...
• Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:36:17 -0800
  ...input. > > many vans have their timing too advanced too , a little is ok, but > significantly too advanced timing is not right. > > also ..here's...
• Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
  ...bushings & clamps New shocks New battery Upgraded ignition to electronic Vacuum Advance distributor New weber carb on it when I got it, I changed...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:52:24 -0400
  ...On the Non California models just > disconnecting the vacuum advance will change the distributor to centrifugal > advance only and reduce the total advance available...
• Unusual Oil leak ('68 Single port)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 11:13:50 +1200
  ...being sprayed around the engine compartment (drips on the vacuum advance, misting on the distributor cap & carb. small pools on the tinware by the...
• Re: About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:18:01 -0800
  ...It's true, you do have to use an 009 distributor with that carb, since you can't use a vacuum advance. About the...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 09:50:25 -0500
  ...Does any one think it could be the distributor? like the vacuum advance or something? > > > Danny C. > '84 Westy (Vanny) > '90 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 > > > > > > > > >
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:42:01 -0700
  ...look at. > > The hose labelled "2" might be the advance line to the distributor. If > it is, it might (a) have a restrictor in...
• Re: Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:10:48 -0700
  ...I see pretty tired 1.9 distributors ... got the idle stabilizer connected ? and too advanced timing ..I see that commonly too, and they can...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...This is extremely critical as > your distributor has both vacuum advance and retard. The plate needs to > close properly to close off the advance...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:19 -0700
  ...was matter of somewhat AFM, Distributor ( hall sender ) and vacuum >> lines near the Dist that affect Vacuum advance and fuel pressure. Got >> those 3...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
  ...The timing was changed via vacuum > and centrifugal advancing. The knock sensor kit replaces the distributor > with a pure electronic one and a computer...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:16:16 -0400
  ...How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? Crankcase Breather the works? Fuel Vapor control! Air filter with adequate flow and the ability...
• '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:14:29 -0700
  ...harness," or a vacuum leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 07:47:08 -0400
  ...It goes from the shield to the distributor body at the vacuum advance. Jay Jay L Snyder/AE/DuPont@DuPont@gerry.vanagon.com> on...
• Re: CIS Joys! :)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 21:28:33 -0800
  ...likely caused by a bad distributor - replace all the vacuum lines and test it to see if it advances to 40 BTDC when you...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
  ...The vacuum advance > works fine but the distributor does leak a little at the base seal. I > do oil the felt pad every other...
• Re: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  ...Distributor, Do all the advance mechanisms work? Is the vacuum chamber good? How about the mechanical advance? Does it work freely? I have seen...
• Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled -- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:19:23 EDT
  ...how to modify the Hall distributor on the Audi 3A engine so as to add the Saab vacuum advance control needed for the Turbocharger...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:08:25 -0700
  ...would be nice to have a total advance mark too, to check the >total distributor advance. And maybe a 5 degrees BTDC mark..... > Jay...
• Maintainance: Good Advice
  Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
  ...Spark plugs Spark plug wires Distributor cap and rotor Oxygen sensor Oil filter Air filter PCV breather filter Fuel filter Transmission filter Vacuum hoses...
• Re: Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:21:15 -0400
  ...Strong spark at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked per Bentley. Checked advance, OK. Number two plug gets a little blackish for some...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 20:42:11 -1000
  ...distributor and >fixed any vacuum leaks that I could find. The only thing that showed any >improvement was when I fixed the vacuum leaks...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...Ignitio...base timing is set by the rotational position of the distributor in the engine block. on 1.9's advance is control by...
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:01:17 -0400
  ...These conditions can be caused by over advanced timing, lean fuel mixture, or excess carbon causing increased compression. Unbalanced/worn injectors or small vacuum...
• Re: Need help with a 78 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:41:25 -0700
  ...is the timing advancing correctly ? Vacuum diaphragm on the distributor ? you know that felt pad under the rotor in many distributors ( including 1.9...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...position of the > distributor in the engine block. > on 1.9's advance is control by centrifugal weights in the distributor ( > how many people...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:26:02 -0500
  ...would be nice to have a total advance mark too, to check the > >total distributor advance. And maybe a 5 degrees BTDC mark..... > > Jay...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 09:09:58 -0500
  ...Dismantled and lubed breaker plate and mechanical >advance in distributor. >3. Adjusted air flow meter on an emissions machine. >Mine was tampered with by...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:29:52 -0700
  ...harness," or a vacuum leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:06:19 -0400
  ...Will these motors take timing advanced and how much. Can the dist operate with a vacuum advance set on a curve higher than the...