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Subject:Re: '56 Kombi Progress Update
From:David Schwarze
Date:Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:09:13 PDT

Thom Fitzpatrick writes:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> 	I'm still stumped on the starter problem.  I charged up the battery for
> 2 days at 1 amp, and the lights are nice and bright, but the starter still
> only makes groaning noises when I try to crank her over.  I'm on the
> verge of yanking the motor out and replacing the bushing, but that seems
> like a lot of work to do that little thing.  (I know how to yank the motor,
> I'm just lazy.  I can do it in under 10 minutes when properly motivated)
> 
> 	Any last minute suggestions before I embark on this?  Am I barking up
> the wrong tree?
> 
> 	I know its not the switch 'cause I jumped the wires manually with a
> screwdriver to the same effect.  It just makes a loud chatter/groan.  Its
> brand spankin' new, too!
> 
> 	Any help is always appreciated!
> 
> 	In other news, I am going to order the sunroof cover tomorrow.  I'm
> going to go with plain black vinyl for now.  Maybe someday in the future 
> I'll move up to canvas, but I don't feel I need it yet.  Stay tuned for
> the upcoming saga!

I'm gonna be in your area this weekend... maybe we could do some trouble-
shooting on it?  I'd like to see your bus, anyway...

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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