Eric,

The engine number is stamped into the engine in the general area indicated in
Bentley.  The fact that you have the bottom mounted micro switch negates the
need to know the engine number to get the correct switch.  You have the later
version dual purpose or combined switch.  As far as I know there were only
two versions of the '85 (US model) -- the two switch model and the combined
switch.  Ordering one from either Ken (vanagain.com) or Ron (busdepot.com)
will save some money and (in my experience) increase your chances of getting
the correct part.

Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated 11/20/01 2:55:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Date:    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:25:17 -0800
> From:    Ethan Kiermaier <epik0@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: '85 engine number
>
> I was wondering if anyone could give me specific
> instructions on finding my engine number.  The Bentley
> is very vague here giving only a simple drawing with
> no reference.  The reason I need the number is because
> i need to order a new idle/full throttle switch from
> the dealer and there are apparently two styles made
> for the '85.  I have done some research and found that
> at the begining of the production year they were still
> being made with the top mounted switches and then
> switched the design once or maybe twice more before
> the production of the Digifant.  My switch is the
> bottom mounted, micro switch type.  Does anyone have
> any advice in this direction, or (easier) know how to
> find my engine number?
> thanks
>
> -=e=-
> '85 Wolfsburg Weekender
> The Wombus
>
>
>

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