I heard that one too. When I worked for the State Educational
Television Services in High School, one of the common initiations for
newbies was to be sent to the parts store to ask for either a Johnson
Rod or a muffler bearing for some vehicle or another. Years later I
found out that a Johnson Rod is the part that connects the drivers on a
steam-driven locomotive. Still looking for that muffler bearing. And my
dad actually did send my friends back around his garage to find a VW
radiator hose... back in aircooled days.

Jim

>
> I supposed if you really tried to sell it, you may be able to convince
> someone that the new direct injection diesels use ignition rotors to
> fire
> the injectors.

Aren't you the guy who sold me one for my 1.6?

Jim
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Jim Felder
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 2:39 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement
>
>
> Sure, Jeff. At the parts store, they keep them right by the water pumps
> for early bugs and buses, RX7 valve guide reamers and a daunting array
> of diesel plug wire sets.
>
> Jim
>
> On Jan 10, 2005, at 4:08 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:
>
>> An ignition rotor for a diesel???  Hmmm.....
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
>> Of David J. Bohannan
>> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 1:45 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement
>>
>>
>> Make sure that your FLAPS gives you the RIGHT rotor...
>>
>> The Bentley tells you what the resistance should be for a "good"
>> rotor.
>> Turns out I was given the one for a diesel motor when I know I told
>> them
>> gasoline...yes the resistance was different...a DIFFERENT FLAPS gave
>> me
>> the right rotor...go figure...
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
>> Behalf
>> Of jimt
>> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 2:44 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement
>>
>> On 1/10/05 1:29 PM, "David Prendergast" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84 westy I have decided to
>> replace
>>> my cap and rotor, since I've practically lived in the engine bay
>>> lately.  The cap is a no brainer but the rotor doesn't seem to have
>> any
>>> visible means or removal.
>>> I'm hoping I can replace it without having to redo engine timing as
>>> thats beyond my skills at this point.
>>>
>>> Many thanks.
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>> The rotor can fit on very very snug.  It just lifts straight up.
>>
>> ........................................
>> jimt
>> Planned insanity is best.
>> Remember that sanity is optional.
>> http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info)
>> http://www.westydriver.com
>>
>