Karl Ploessl wrote: > > >From: Jennifer Christensen <mattc1@PTD.NET> > > > >Hello list ,I recently bought a 80 westy w/ the 1+3 cylinders valves > >burnt. My mech > >replaced and ground the valves -he said the heads had been welded but > >where usable. My problem is that i can bring the van up to 45 but whene > >i shift to 4th 50 is as > >fast as i can get it even on a slight dowhill grade 53 is tops. > > Jennifer, I have a '81. ndependent of the goodness of the engine, you might > want to change your shifting: shifting into 4th at 45 mph is too low. Try > shifting at around 50/55 mph. The aircooled engines need the air to cool > them and the 'faster' the engine runs the more air is sucked in. It will be > sufficient to "cruise' at 45 in 4th but for "aceleration" ( almost an > oxymoron for a Westy) :-) 45 mph is too low. I think you are > "undertorquing" the engine. > > Karl. > > Karl > '81 Westy "Jenny" > Wilmington, DE Karl i"ll give it a try although it seemed to be wound out in 3rd.THANKS M.C. |
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