Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 08:43:57 -0700
Reply-To: "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Subject: Re: VERY low power
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With all respect, I ask that no member set policy for the list.
I do not think mentioning Bob's name was intended in a negative way, rather simply to inform members as to which engine he is dealing with and the fact that many of us have acquired engines from Bob (share that common bond) and may have insights into helping him (that maybe and most likely will not be related to Bob's long block.
I my case Bob's engine was perfect, my problems were with a faulty thermostat and a short in my wiring harness that was cooking all of the ECU's that I attempted to use.
I think it is important to allow people to express themselves in an open and honest way.
PS: Bob is a great guy and his customer service is over the top
Everybody on the list knows that.
-----Original Message-----
From: gary hradek [mailto:hradek@YAHOO.COM]
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:07 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: VERY low power
Mark it is not polite to mention names until the
unnamed needs to be named.
I would start with a compression check. Give us
the numbers when you get them.
later, gary
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 08:53:29 -0400
From: Mark Carrig <stratmanx@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: VERY low power on new Boston Bob 1.9
Good morning all.
I have an '85 Vanagon GL that I have just put a brand
new Boston Bob
1.9
in it.
Long story short, I have extremely low power delivery.
Can't pull 2nd
gear
up any hills, and just feels VERY anemic.
I've set my timing as per Bentley, and the posts I've
found on the
discussion groups, but did notice that the distrobutor
shaft on the new
motor is not lining up exactly as per Bentley, but
looks to be a few
degree's to the left of the lineup mark, when cyl #1
is at TDC, which
in
turn has me compensate the timing probably 10
additional degree's
advanced
(Turning distributor to the left)
The motor then runs very smooth and absoultly purs.
My plug wires are connected as such: Picture the
distributor cap as a
clock, #1 plug is on the 1 o'clock distributor post,
#4 plug is on the
5
o'clock, #3 is on the 7 o'clock, and #2 is on the 11
o'clock.
And I know before I call Bob I need to go thru the
entire checkout of
the
F.I. system as per Bentley, and make sure all my
readings and voltages
are
proper. (Because I know the first question he will ask
me is if I have
done that yet !!!<LOL>)
I have a new fuel prssure regulator, new O2 sensor,
waterpump,
thermostat,
distributor cap and rotor, new plugs and wires, etc.
Folks, I'm lost !!!
What am I missing ?
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