Hi Jeff,

        I hope you have had success with getting the 85 up and going. 

I have not been receiving your messages on list only the replies.

I’m pretty sure you have a Boston Bob engine.  Not sure I mentioned it but small world I’ve met Boston Bob’s best friend and past roommate.  
	
He plans to come check out my vans soon.  I’m not sure he is a mechanic just a nice guy, but he certainly owned vanagons in the past.

Hoping for a positive update.

And I second the jump the batter or use a battery booster.  That has gotten my van going in the past.

Eric Caron