Date:         Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
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From:         Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Still stalling
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on 5/15/2000 3:21 PM, Earl J Smith at earlsmit@ISLANDNET.COM wrote:

> My 84 westy still has this intermittent cut-out problem although it
> isn't as bad as it used to be.  It seems to happen mostly at low
> throttle settings like 2200 rpm in third on a level road when it is just
> keeping Smoky rolling along.
> 
> Sometimes it will cut out while idling - usually just as the light turns
> green.  The problem is unpredictable.  Never know when it will happen
> and have so far been unable to make it happen.
> 
> Maintenance so far:
> replaced the fuel filter
> replaced plugs
> tested leads
> checked distributor rotor and cap
> replaced the ignition switch
> had the engine cleaned
> found and replaced a broken wire on the hall pickup
> replaced a couple of suspicious hoses
> very carefully adjusted the throttle switches
> cleaned all the ground straps to the engine
> swapped computers
> replaced the air flow meter and tuned engine (C$750 8<O  )
> 
> What else could be causing this irritating problem?
> 
> TIA

You indicated you tested the leads. A new set might make a difference.
Check the fuel pressure regulator.
Check the Hall Ignition control unit. Prolly on the driver side by the coil
on the 84's.
Install the capacitor fix on the AFM. I know it's new butŠ
Ground the AFM. There should be a 13mm threaded hole on the back side of the
AFM.
USe the Bentley to check the wiring harness for faults.
Verify that the O2 sensor is functioning.
Verify that the Temp Ii sensor is  within tolerance. Even if it is they can
still act whacky.
Other than that, I don't know.
Cheers,
Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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