What do you mean when you say it doesn't"kick over"? Does the engine turn over? (crank)? Is it cranking ok but won't start?

Dennis

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From: Joel Cort
Sent: 9/10/2012 11:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue

Hey Gang,

I’m working on a 79 bus with a Vanagon air cooled engine.

The timing is set right (8.5 btdc) and the engine starts and revs right up when cold.  It does rev a bit high but not too worried about that right now.  It has great pickup and power going down the road.  Engine is smooth, no misses and as much torque as I can get out of her.

Here is the issue, when I park it back in my driveway and try to start it again once the engine is hot, it just will not kick over.  Let it sit for a while and it starts again.  Fuel injection should be flawless and kick over everytime.  What to test or replace?  All the manuals and emails talk about cold starting issues.

I have read some of the archives and I’m having errors trying to reach the Type2 archive list, but I am reading information on the TEMP 2 sender.

Does the Temp 2 sender affect the starting issues when the engine is hot?

I will also double check the fuel pressure with my gage to get the readings for acceptable pressures.

Any hints as to where I should try to diagnose this?
 Thanks,
Joel

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