In a message dated 98-03-20 12:14:35 EST, koesel@UAKRON.EDU writes:

<< My 82 ex-diesel Westfalia decided to stop starting recently...
 I did the usual checks, connections, battery voltage, ect. I did notice
 with the volt meter attached to the battery and the key turned to start,
 there was no significant voltage drop >>

Erik--

I know you wrote that you checked the connections, but try this.

Disconnect your battery (safety).

Put on goggles. Remove, clean, re-install, and tighten all of the electrical
leads on the back of your starter solenoid. Pay particular attention to the
main lead, the big fat one that bolts on. Sounds like this might not be making
contact.

Try to start the Van. Scratch your head. Reconnect your battery. Start the
van. remove your goggles.

gmbulley
cary, nc