Ken Wilford is the best!

Eric, interesting comment on the GW AFM. After my other trouble-shots I may try my spare, see if I see what you saw. 

Then, I’ll order Ken’s rebuilt AFM, failing the above. 

Kind regards, 
Skip

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> On Sep 17, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Skip,
> 
>    I don’t have this part or an easy source.  Where are you located? 
> 
>    Your van engine and ignition is one I actually really like.  
>    Despite everything I’m a fan of a 2.2 engine with a 1.9 ignition. 
> 
>    I’m currently trying to locate spare 1.9 parts as I like the set up.  It is simple enough for me to actually sometimes fix and maintain.  
> 
>    I’m hoping that with all the engine conversions out there I’ll be able to find some good used 1.9 ignition parts.  AFM is high on my list.
> 
> Enjoy your new engine and keep reporting back.
> 
> Hope you find the idle issue soon.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Friends,
>> 
>> A critical part failed/broke on my slider mechanism that I cannot find on
>> our vendors' websites. Would anyone have a spare Early '84 slider mechanism
>> (I'll buy the whole thing, but just need the Operating Cam).
>> 
>> Referencing Bentley 58.8, I need an Operating Cam (middle right on page).
>> Mine cracked and separated.  While the door works so-so since I did not
>> lose the cracked Cam pieces, its days are numbered as this piece is going
>> to fall out in the not too distant future.
>> 
>> By the way, on other notes, I just had an engine rebuild (by not me, but a
>> qualified rebuilder), using a 2.1 case, new heads, 2.2 pistons/jugs (new),
>> while maintaining the 1.9 wiring/externals, and installing the RMW SS
>> exhaust.  Just breaking in.  The idle searches so looking for a vacuum
>> leak.  Also just ordered Mansispeed fuel injectors (waiting on mail), so
>> interested to see any improvements.
>> 
>> Please contact me directly if you have a spare slider unit or just the
>> Operating Cam.  Thanks!
>> 
>> Kind regards,
>> 
>> Skip
>