been checking archives.  could this prob. be associated with the temp II
sensor>?
----- Original Message -----
From: "sleepingmonkey1" <sleepingmonkey1@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: stalling at stop lights.

> I've been pokin around in the engine bay and this is where i'm at.
> checked timing and it seems to be at 5 dg. past the U notch which is where
> it should be the V is 5 dg left of  the U.  sound right? or should it be
set
> to the V?
> which side of the U is Before and which is after?  I'm gettin confused.
> Pulled the plugs and found alot of carbon (too rich)  Starting to think it
> is a mix prob.  any way the problem is seemingly gettin worse.  could not
> figure out how to hook up my Tach.  so if anyone could help me with that
one
> it'd be cool.  Also noticed exhuast turned to black smoke when idle got
> crappy. it was fine before.  also think I found a new exhuast leak.
Pardon
> me for seeming a bit ignorant but it is hard to examine a van and watch a
> child at the same time...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "sleepingmonkey1" <sleepingmonkey1@JUNO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 3:31 PM
> Subject: stalling at stop lights.
>
>
> hi there y'all.
>
> I hope everyone is enjoying their vans this summer.
> I have developed a little problem now that the warmth is here.  I have an
85
> GL.  It starts fine, runs great until up to temp.  Seems to develop a
> somewhat erratic idle and sometimes stalls when it comes to a stop.  A guy
i
> know that use to build and race modifieds told me to check the timing
> becuase sometimes shops will adjust the timing to get an engine to run
> right.  what do you folks think.  Also  if this is the prob. I have not
> timed a waterboxer just air cooled busses, so if anyone has a pointer or
two
> it would be greatly appreciated.
> thanks
> josh 85 GL "EVA"
>