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• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 00:07:46 -0500
  ...The electronic ignition feeds it a small amount of current > at 5v, and when the slot rotates near the Hall sensor & exposes it to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:10:24 -0600
  ...In order to test this part of the catalyst or > other > factors (ignition timing, EGR).that affect or control this the test > has to...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...Good luck, Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD Some of you might have read my posts about thinking I had timing problems on my new...
• Vanagon FI Test Equip & Sorry
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 10:21:15 -0400
  ...This is the voltage devider used with VW1367 to measure rpm and ignition timing with digifant 11. VW 1490 double adapter; superceded by the...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr.
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:00 -0700
  ...The power for the ECU comes from a wire to the ignition coil. If the ends are green at all cut back and replace...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
  ...And knock sensor ignition so it can't ping, and you never set timing - timing control is fully integrated into the ECU, and there...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 09:38:33 -0700
  ...I can stop the engine, wait a few mins then switch |the ignition back on and the red light still blinks on and off...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:04 -0400
  ...In order to test this part of the catalyst or >> other >> factors (ignition timing, EGR).that affect or control this the test >> has to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:58 -0500
  ...In order to test this part of the catalyst or > > other > > factors (ignition timing, EGR).that affect or control this the test > > has to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:38 -0500
  ...In order to test this part of the catalyst or > >> other > >> factors (ignition timing, EGR).that affect or control this the test > >> has to...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:29:02 -0600
  ...Never touched the timing. I checked compression in >> #4, and it's normal. >> >> So it's getting spark, fuel, air and as compression. I...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...instructions about the TDC > adjustments > and I don't have a timing light, but can sure buy one if I need to. > > I want...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...Good luck, Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD Some of you might have read my posts about thinking I had timing problems on my new...
• Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:25:37 -0500
  ...water pump, thermostat w/O-Ring, AFM, > master cylinder, accel cable, ignition switch (electrical part [gave > one away to Bev at the Buses By...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 18:44:16 -0800
  ...it indicates > there's a fault in the ignition system. That said, if the van in question > has an automatic transmission, I'd be...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:10:48 -0700
  ...If it's ignition ..usually the tach will go to zero when power is lost ) .. you rig up a timing light in the back...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:44:09 -0500
  ...I can stop the engine, wait a few mins then switch > |the ignition back on and the red light still blinks on and off...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:55:32 -0500
  ...I killed the >> ignition immediately, noted all the gages seemed normal, and being very >> close to my house just coasted on down the street...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:49:25 -0800
  ...lube the throttle shaft bushings, and everything that moves on it. > Ignition timing also comes to mind. That can't be too advanced at...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:01:33 -0400
  ...Bad catalysts, over advanced ignition timing, O2 sensors, EGR valves, you name it that test would fail for anything wrong. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:32:23 -0800
  ...okay, though it still > occasionally feels like I've turned the ignition off when I'm driving > along, just for a second or so...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
  ...Never touched the timing. I checked compression >> in >> #4, and it's normal. >> >> So it's getting spark, fuel, air and as compression. I...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:09:18 -0700
  ...The minimum and maximum concentrations at which ignition will occur are called the lower and upper flammability limits in air. Hydrocarbons, like the components...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
  ...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
• Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
  ...brakes, front pads, front stabilizer bar bushings and one drop-link, ignition switch, had the fuel injectors cleaned (I have spare cleaned ones if...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
  ...Really cold engines > need high idle, advanced ignition timing and no O2 sensor control. Guess > what! 1,500 to 2,000 rpm idle speed...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:14:29 -0700
  ...once* in about 20 > years from now when we stop carrying ignition keys. > > In fact, I predict that it will die out in exactly...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:37:26 -0700
  ...water pump, thermostat w/O-Ring, AFM, > > master cylinder, accel cable, ignition switch (electrical part [gave > > one away to Bev at the Buses By...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:49:25 -0800
  ...Pre-ignition can occur in a particular engine design for various reasons. For whatever reason it occurs, high octane fuel can prevent it from...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:34:10 -0500
  ...The light/buzzer will remain on until this switch closes or you switch off the ignition. Now since you are OK at start up...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
  ...mechanical'. >> >> next check the ignition system very very carefully ....make sure that it is >> all right ..strong spark, correct timing etc. >> I've seen...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:59:22 -0600
  ...If it's ignition ..usually the tach will go to zero when power is lost ) .. you rig up a timing light in the back...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:38:16 -0700
  ...I killed the > >> ignition immediately, noted all the gages seemed normal, and being very > >> close to my house just coasted on down the street...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:01:32 -0700
  ...One sensor that Digifant doesn' t have is knock sensing, and this coupled with more sophisticated ignition, fuel delivery, and valve timing control, results...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:31:25 -0230
  ...If it's > ignition ..usually the tach will go to zero when power is lost ) .. > you rig up a timing light in the back...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...Speed, mph 65 65 Valve Gap, Int. & Ex., cold .004" .004" Initial Ignition Timing 0 degrees (TDC) 10 BTDC Idle rpm 850 +- 50 -- TRANSMISSION...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:11:28 -0400
  ...It has a working BA6 gas heater, stereo cassette deck (wired to switch to work independent of ignition setting great for camping), wind down...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -0500
  ...The only adjustments you > should have to make is base ignition timing and idle speed. Anything more is > diagnoses and repair. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:16:54 -0500
  ...once* in about 20 > > years from now when we stop carrying ignition keys. > > > > In fact, I predict that it will die out in exactly...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
  ...I don't know how to set the idle adjust screw under these conditions. > >Timing - running approx 3-5 deg ATDC (spec for '85...
• Re: I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 18:13:48 +0000
  ...Worked with ignition timing. Found the stock setting really relied on EGR which all of them are missing now. Disconnected the vacuum advance looking...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:29:47 -0800
  ...72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr.
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:44:22 -0700
  ...First things is an oil and filter change, tune-up and timing check, and exhaust repair (collector is cracked clean through, exhaust pipe is...
• Re: 82 Diesel Vanagon Engine Replacement Choices? Costs? Comments?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:53:48 -0700
  ...And , a knock sensor ignition. This means I can use lower octane fuel with out damaging the engine . WBX drivers riding with me on...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -0800
  ...I don't know how to set the idle adjust screw > under these conditions. > > > >Timing - running approx 3-5 deg ATDC (spec for '85...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:30:22 -0400
  ...once* in about 20 >> years from now when we stop carrying ignition keys. >> >> In fact, I predict that it will die out in exactly...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
  ...I'll have to recheck my > code; my formula was based on timing 8 pulses, but I may have set the > counter wrong and...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:35:42 -0500
  ...water pump, thermostat > > w/O-Ring, AFM, master cylinder, accel cable, ignition switch > > (electrical part [gave one away to Bev at the Buses By...
• Re: Need Reassurance on 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 13 May 2010 18:38:05 -0400
  ...Also, consider solid state electronics for the ignition system so that you don't have to keep a close eye on points and tuning...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:42 -0400
  ...It has a working BA6 gas heater, stereo cassette deck (wired to switch to work independent of ignition setting great for camping), wind down...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:55:13 -0400
  ...is a 40 PSI range. Shifting the transmission is very >smooth. Timing is right on. There are no problems with the >Air Mass Meter...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 14:30:05 -0800
  ...ignition with no distributor etc. > The parts are expensive, very, but you usually only have to buy them once, > like say a timing belt...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:27 -0600
  ...water pump, thermostat >>> w/O-Ring, AFM, master cylinder, accel cable, ignition switch >>> (electrical part [gave one away to Bev at the Buses By...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:58:13 -0500
  ...Bad catalysts, over advanced ignition timing, O2 sensors, EGR valves, you name it that test would fail for anything wrong. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:10:02 -0500
  ...I don't know how to set the idle adjust screw >> under these conditions. >> > >> >Timing - running approx 3-5 deg ATDC (spec for '85...
• Memphis or Bust...
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
  ...After changing the oil, adjusting the valves, setting the timing, and priming the fuel pump and carb it was time to start it up...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Ignition timing light (Stroboscopic lamp) Generator and starting motor test stand Multi-purpose electric tester Electric soldering iron Repair kit for solderless connectors Ignition...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:36:23 -0800
  ...72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" > 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" > Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012 > oldvolkshome@gmail.com > http://www.oldvolkshome...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 17:14:28 -0500
  ...As I mentioned in the past there are reasons that VW used the compression ratios and ignition timing settings along with so many other...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
  ...I'll have to recheck my >> code; my formula was based on timing 8 pulses, but I may have set the >> counter wrong and...