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Subject:82 westy problem
From:Patrick Callaghan Jr.
Date:Mon, 2 Apr 2001 07:10:20 -0700

I am having a fight with my 82 aircooled westy.  I have a hesitation
or
miss while I am steadily going up through the gears.  I was told by a
mechanic who was checking my CO that I needed a new AFM.  I got a rebuilt
unit & the problem is still there.  After I got the new AFM the mechanic set
the CO to 1% but it almost seems too lean.  I am idling slow, rough &
hesitating on acceleration.  Once up to speed it seems to drive fine.  I
have done the full tuneup & all part are new.  Plug, points, wires, cap,
rotor, fuel filter, all filters, temp sensor.  I am getting a little
frustrated.  I have no vacuum leaks.  My compression is 110PSI all around.
Any ideas?  Thanks.

Pat Callaghan
82 Westy
Portland, OR.
http://www.users.qwest.net/~patcal