

| Subject: | Re: Throttle Valve Switch |
| From: | David Baker |
| Date: | Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:10:29 -0500 |
Bentley seems to think there is a single, dual function switch. Most of the other posters think so, too. I'm going to head out and take a closer look. Maybe even take some stuff off the engine! Dave in KC 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@eoni.com> To: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 2:56 PM Subject: Re: Throttle Valve Switch > IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84 - one switch. Full throttle enrichment only > > '85 - no switches. > > What you're seeing is how it should be. I suspect that your irregular > idle is a function of a failing/failed idle stabilizer. > > Jim > > > > > Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:34:19 -0500 > > From: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> > > Subject: Throttle Valve Switch > > > > Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The > > text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the > > irregular idle that I'm experiencing. > > > > Problem is, I can't find it! I see NO electrical connections anywhere near > > the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate or the switch itself! > > > > Can anyone help? It's a 1985 1.9 L Westy Weekender. > > > > I have posted photos of the throttle mechanism from two different angles at > > the following link: > > > > http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id27.htm > > > > Thanks in advance! (TIA) > > > > Dave in KC > > 85 Westy > > > > . > > > >
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