Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:47:14 -0500
Reply-To: Greg Marshall <earthboy@HOME.COM>
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From: Greg Marshall <earthboy@HOME.COM>
Subject: Re: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
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This sounds like a problem I had a while back, and it turned out that one of the
vaccum hoses had popped of. If however, you've checked all the hoses, you may
want to try replacing the fuel filter and see if that solves the problem. I
don't know much about carbed set ups, so i'm afraid that's all I can offer.
greg.
82 westy
Tom & Phyllis wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> I'm afraid that's me in the subject line. I plead guilty (while trying to
> think of some typographic icon to show remorse). @~( doesn't quite capture
> it.
>
> Tonight my Westy stalled and won't stay started. Happily - this did not
> occur moments before while careering down Southwest Trafficway amid many
> cars and few exits; Happily I was able to get to within a block from home.
> Happily - my four year old son showed stunning patience (and didn't fall
> into the engine compartment) while I reviewed the situation;
>
> Here's the scenario:
>
> Me: new Westy owner (10 months). Knowledge of auto mechanics = .0001 - but
> I'm putting myself through night school at Vanagon List University.
>
> Vehicle: 82 Westy, 169400 miles. Multiple owners/modifications before me.
> The major engine modification was removal of the fuel injection gear and
> replacement with a Weber (I believe) single carb & 009 mechanical advance
> distributor. Last major overhaul was nine months ago - engine rebuilt from
> case up; carb rehabbed; fuel lines replaced but fuel filter and fuel pump
> untouched and might be original issue.
>
> What Happened: Cruised at 50 mph, slowed to stop, accelerated to 15 mph,
> accelerator failed to produce power. Engine stalled and I re-started,
> accelerated to 5 mph and stalled; restarted and drove one block before
> stalling for good.
>
> Symptoms: No past problems of this variety. No unusual
> leaks/smoke/smells/sounds associated with the breakdown. With ignition key
> at half-cock the usual ticking (fuel pump?). Starter cranks as usual, engine
> turns over and runs 1-2 seconds before dying.
>
> What I checked/did : archives - hard to find the right keywords (stalling
> produces nearly 500 entries); attempted starts 10 times with varying waits;
> throttle cable - ok, Low on gas but not to empty but added 1/4 gal. gas.
> No apparent loose wiring/hoses. Visually checked fuel line from tank to
> engine compartment wall - nothing unusual.
>
> My guess: Stalling caused by fuel starvation at - filter? pump? carb?
>
> List Experts - sorry about the length of this - but I am sincerely
> appreciative of any diagnoses or remedies you may wish to share.
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Tom in KCMO
> 82 Westy (stalled just 600 miles from another milestone)
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