Dennis, same-o, same-o Carat.

Finally got that AC squared away, only to be beset with this new power
problem. And it is new. Though timing shouldn't be an issue, it's a
possiblity. Haven't checked the distributor tightness yet, but given the
headaches I've had with it, it's possible that its loose. But there are
also the other things you mentioned as well. All I can say at this point is
I'm going to be one Vanagon educated mutha when this is done!!!

Thanks'

John

On May 25, 2017 17:37, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Is this the same van that didn’t have the AC feed wire connected? Getting
> hard to keep up. Why would you suspect the ignition timing? There is not
> timing mechanism in the distributor, all done in the ECU. Only way for it
> to change is if the distributor mounting was left loose or something is
> breaking. Problem could be fuel supply, engine management such as O2 or
> temp sensor or blocked exhaust such as a bad catalyst. Was this the van
> that recently had an engine failure due to overheating? The cat was most
> likely damaged. If an aftermarket it could have also just failed. There are
> reasons those are banned in states that follow the CARB including NY.
>
> You need to some real diagnostics, I doubt ignition timing is the problem.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of John Rodgers
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:59 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Power loss - '91 Carat
>
> Have a mysterious power loss on my new engine overhaul. It has run fine
> until two days ago. Now it won't pull your hat off your head.
>
> Engine runs fine. Starts easy, idle smoothly, runs smoothly at any rpm it
> is capable of turning. There is no spitting, missing or backfire. Just
> doesn't develop power to accelerate. Going up hill it just gets slower and
> slower and slower, the rpm will drop to about 1500. Top speef is about 55
> mph. I han't checked the timing yet, but thats next.
>
> Suggestions???
>
> John
>