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Subject:Re: Vanagon Subaru engine rough at speed
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Thu, 2 Feb 2023 14:26:00 -0700

Eric & JR & TWeEIMC

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> On 2 Feb , 2023, at 10:37 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> 
>        I was wondering if someone on the list has the subscription info for John for the Vanagon Subaru list?  I enjoy this conversation but wonder if the list with more Subaru vanagon owners might be helpful.  I’m pretty sure there is one.
> 
> I sort of wish we were all on the same list as issues relate no matter what power plant you use.  And the Subaru talk has been really interesting. 
> 
>        Those I know with Subaru motors are enjoying them mostly, but they also have ongoing technical and support needs.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 2, 2023, at 12:33 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for the info.
>> 
>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:24 AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>>       The size of Your Wheels is Irrelevant, It’s the Tire Size that am
>>> asking
>>> 
>>> about as that is what defines the OutSide Diameter of the Wheel/Tire Combo
>>> ~
>>> 
>>>       As for Your Van not wanting to go over 4K,,,, That Is Your ECU Not
>>> Getting
>>> 
>>> the info from Your VSS that You are actually moving @ some speed down the
>>> Rd.
>>> 
>>> So either Your VSS Is Not Working Correctly or The Signal It May Be
>>> Producing Is
>>> 
>>> Not Getting To The ECU,,, If VSS Is OK Then The Circuit To The ECU May Be
>>> Bad
>>> 
>>> Or The ECU May Have A Problem ~ I'm not familiar with Your type of XSS as
>>> Mine
>>> 
>>> is the In Speedo type but 4mm of Clearance seems like A Lot for a Hall
>>> Sensor to
>>> 
>>> actually be able to produce a signal ~
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 1 Feb , 2023, at 9:21 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Got it. Ring gear in the stock auto tranny is something 4 point something
>>>> or other. The wheels are good old 14 inches. These are new so going to 16
>>>> inches is not in the plans anytime soon.
>>>> 
>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> On 1 Feb , 2023, at 12:16 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> What rpm should show on the tach at 70 mph? Mine shows 4000.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> That depends on Transmission Gearing & Tire Size ~
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>> 
>>>