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  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 12:10:49 -0700
    ...the valves stems should be hard enough material that they don't mushroom for a long long time. On 5/15/2012 4:49...
  • Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:17:55 -0500
    ...Well a) it makes it *really* hard to light.** And b) the covers deteriorate in the sun. I can't see any other actual...
  • Re: Propex installation questions
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 3 Dec 1996 08:39:45 -0800 (PST)
    ...You definitely want the mushroom 'hat thing' connected to the exhaust. You DO NOT ever want that to be blocked. The intake is up...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 15 May 2012 07:49:40 -0400
    Alistar, Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are not going to use the engine for a while...
  • Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:46:01 -0500
    ...If that fails due to a carbon ridge or the lifter mushrooming, then a lifter remover is the tool to use. A lifter remover...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 24 May 2014 10:34:21 -0700
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand might be good too so you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. Mark Loren Busch wrote...
  • Loose Valve Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:55:51 -0400
    ...After all that, the valves were still clattering leaving me with no choice but to pull the valve covers. I was hoping to avoid...
  • hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: recipes
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:15:14 -0500
    ...cook 10 minutes; remove cover and quickly turn rice from top to bottom completely. replace cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until liquid...
  • Re: '90 GL: Want to add curtains
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:31:05 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Will we have to add > snaps? Could we use the existing black mushroom shaped things? > Or how about using velcro? Any suggestions would be...
  • Re: What's in your library?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 1 May 2011 19:33:24 -0500
    ...Field guides for birds, trees, flowering plants, fishes (yes, that is the correct plural, Scott), mushrooms (I'm not good enough to venture tasting...
  • Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:29:08 -0600
    ...If that fails due to > a > carbon ridge or the lifter mushrooming, then a lifter remover is > the > tool to use. A lifter remover...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 May 2012 07:59:28 -0700
    ...alistair On 2012-05-15, at 4:49 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Alistar, > Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 May 2014 08:44:42 -0400
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand might be good too so you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. Mark Loren Busch wrote...
  • What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:31:33 -0700
    ...As an ASI coversion, I have one small cupboard beneath the sink that has one shelf. Here's a list of what I have...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 24 May 2014 11:25:43 -0700
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand might be good too so > you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. > > Mark > > > > Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 12:33:24 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: > >> Alistar, >> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 24 May 2014 14:55:00 -0600
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand might be good too so >> you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 24 May 2014 15:42:58 -0700
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand >> might be good too so you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: 81 Vanagon makes loud ticking noise near center of engine?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:56:03 -0500
    ...Replace, use new seals on PR tube and valve cover. Lifters will "tap", the upper rod bearings will lightly "tock", and the lower end...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:16 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >> >>> Alistar, >>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>> not going to use the engine...
  • Recipes contribution: Pizza Margherita
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:22:50 -0700
    ...boil. > cover and reduce heat to simmer. > cook 10 minutes; > remove cover and quickly turn rice from top to bottom completely. > replace cover and...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 24 May 2014 13:59:26 -0600
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand might be good too so >> you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: What food to take in a Westie (long)
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
    Sat, 6 Jun 1998 15:31:58 -0700
    ...been pretty well covered, but I thought I'd add a few more things to the list. Miso Dried mushrooms Seaweed Sundried tomatoes Carrots...
  • Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 5 May 2004 10:21:24 -0700
    ...Larry don't worry we won't let you become a mushroom in or-gone. :) things will come good. Joe -----Original Message----- From: The...
  • Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:34:21 -0600
    ...Insulated engine cowling covers were used and those little catalytic heaters, often carried in the airplanes, unlit of course,and with the cover over...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:48 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>> >>>> Alistar, >>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:33:58 -0900
    ...One of them came while I was attending a classic car club meeting, we came out of it to find our cars covered is...
  • Re: Newby questions
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:08:18 -0500
    ...VW's, they used a simple round vent with a mushroom type cover. At some point the original fridge probably died and someone tucked...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>> >>>>> Alistar, >>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:44:24 -0500
    ...As an ASI coversion, I have one small cupboard beneath the > sink that > has one shelf. Here's a list of what I have...
  • HANG UP AND DRIVE
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Nov 1995 23:18:06 -0500
    ...The bus' suspension was directly hit, too, and the cap that covers the front wheel nuts and bearing disappeared. Unfortunately something in there is...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:06 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:50 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:26 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Tue, 15 May 2012 20:18:05 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you >>>>>>> are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 20:47:52 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you >>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:05 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:14 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:51 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:58 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. >>>>>>> If you are not going to use the engine...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed-Valve lifters and adjusters.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 May 2014 08:40:16 -0400
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand > might be good too so you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. > > Mark > > > > Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
    Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
    Sun, 01 Sep 1996 18:55:52 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little Mushroom cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:16:15 -0400
    ...As an ASI coversion, I have one small cupboard beneath the > > sink that > > has one shelf. Here's a list of what I have...
  • Heaters for VW's!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
    Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little �Mushroom� cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Readable Propex Heater Post!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
    Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:52:57 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little Mushroom cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:33 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:34:08 -0700
    ...As an ASI coversion, I have one small cupboard beneath the >> > sink that >> > has one shelf. Here's a list of what I have...
  • Propex Installation, Day Two
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 19:41:42 +0000
    This chapter will cover cutting the holes for the combustion inlet and outlets, and running the gas line to the furnace. It probably represents...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 22:29:42 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:31:50 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Ross
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 22:39:31 -0700
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans >won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > >now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 11:26:46 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Zach White
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 06:10:24 +0000
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Lundy Canyon Backpack
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:58:26 -0700
    ...including couple of great-looking "mushrooms". One hidden wall of petroglyphs and one large pile of rocks covered with petroglyphs. This area is known...
  • Cairo Report: Desert Oasis trip (long)
    Historical mailing list - Stebbins
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:04:06 +0200
    ...its old city, full of lovely old mud brick buildings (some four or five stories high), narrow, covered passageways and some 500-year-old...