It seems several Westy owners do own spits, there's been discussion before.  I learned to work on cars on a spit when I was in my 20's, and then worked on my split window van a bit after that.  I have to admit that the Vanagon seems really difficult to me.  I was thinking about the the other day and it seems that a very high percentage of the problems are electrical/computer puzzlers.  In the spit, the old adage of "fuel, compression and spark at the right time" fixed 99% of the problems.  My vanagon suffered from hesitation on the way back to Santa Fe, and the problem seems to be that the AFM is confusing it's little Vanagon brain?  WTF?  Give me a good old carburetor any day!  I'm fine with mechanics, electrical problems are another matter.  Although, I won't talk about Lucas.....

Sorry if I'm getting off topic....

Dan
Los Angeles, CA
"Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender

On Oct 28, 2011, at 11:40 AM, Mark Tuovinen wrote:

> More proof that birds of a feather flock together, we have a Spitfire too.
> It is fun in the turns...........when it runs that is!
> 
> Mark in AK
> `87 Westy Syncro
> `79 Triumph Spitfire
> 
> On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net>wrote:
> 
>> I did set myself up for that :-)  And of course you're right, when it comes
>> to 5000 lb vehicles, engine size does matter - on the other hand, I don't
>> drive a mini, but I also own a triumph spitfire and it's a blast with only a
>> 1147cc engine- 67 HP of fun on the turns.  Hey, the joy is in the handling!
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> 
>> On Oct 28, 2011, at 12:03 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:
>> 
>>> Only those with a small "Winky" say that. I mean Winky's like yours with
>> smaller engines. Size does matter. Otherwise, we would all be driving Mini
>> Coopers and Smart cars.;-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> BenT
>>> 
>>> sent from my electronic leash
>>> 
>>> On Oct 27, 2011, at 11:24 PM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Just try to remember, it's not the size, it's how you use it.
>>>> 
>>>> Sorry :-!  I had to say it...
>>>> 
>>>> Dan
>>>> Los Angeles, CA
>>>> "Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>