the other common option is 'shade tree mechanic.'

as long as you get some testing done.
got total darkness somewhere ?

On 10/16/2015 1:40 PM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Thanks Scott, although, I'd rather test them out in front of my garage
> instead of the back yard, does that make a difference?   ;)
>
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <
> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
>> if you are wondering about your spark plug wires, there are several low
>> tech, quite effective, 'back yard' ways to test them.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10/16/2015 10:54 AM, Steven Johnson wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> The patient: 1990 Vanagon Camper
>> Stock 2.1 engine
>> Manual transmission
>>
>> The symptoms:
>>
>>     Hesitates just after shifting while accelerating.  Hesitates when
>> changing pressure up on the accelerator.   Release and it stops
>> hesitating.
>>
>> It idles fine.   Revs fine with no load.
>>
>> So I'm not sure what's going on here.
>> Fuel pump?
>> Fuel filter?
>> Ignition: just changed the plugs/cap/rotor.
>>
>> I'm thinking it's time to change the spark plug wires too.
>>
>> I just don't want to spend too much on guesswork.
>>
>> Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>>
>> Steven
>>
>> 91 Westy
>>
>>
>>
>>