Howdy,

So my van has been acting strangely lately.  The problem started with a
strange idle.  If I set the idle to 900 rpm when the van was warm it idled
at about 500-600 when it was cold.  Conversely if I set the idle to 900 when
cold it idled at about 1500 when warm.  The main suggestions I received
regarding this problem were to check that the auxillary air regulator (AAR),
cold start valve, and thermo time switch were wired correctly and
functioning properly.  I have done this and all is fine.

For no apparent reason the idle has settled down, but it is starting hard
when cold.  It will only fire up if I push on the accelerator while turning
it over.  It takes a minute or so of coaxing, but then it runs fine.  I have
checked the cold start valve, AAR, and thermo time switch and all are fine.
I checked the injectors (freshly serviced by Cruzin Performance) and cold
start valve for leaks and there are none.  I checked out the AFM and Temp I
switch with a multi-meter and it checks out according to the specs in the
Bentley.  I checked the temp II sensor and it is fine.  I checked all the FI
grounds through the harness and they all check out fine (freshly cleaned and
coated with di-electric grease).  I checked the double relay and it is fine.
Of course the timing is good, spark plugs and cables are pretty new, rotor,
distributor cap, and condenser are new.  All vacuum lines have been replaced
in the last two years.  The only thing that is a little off is the series
resistors.  The Bentley says the resistance should be between 5.5-6.5 Ohms.
Mine check out at 6.7 ohms.  I don't really know what this thing does and
whether being 0.2 Ohms over specs really matters.  I am running out of ideas
on this one.  Series resistor?  Malfunction in the ECU?  I am game for any
ideas.  

BTW- 1982 air cooled Westy, Federal version (no O2 sensor), fresh Boston Bob
engine