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Date:         Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:21:49 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update   =)
Comments: To: Erin Randolph <lexluthier72@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20040119011906.79764.qmail@web12405.mail.yahoo.com>
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OOPs!!

Erin, cancel my comment about the timing ATDC vs BTDC. You are quite right - 5 degrees ATDC. it goes to BTDC when the engine goes to speed and the spark advances.

Regards,

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Erin Randolph wrote:

>Hello list. > > I am happy to update that i have found most of the >poor running at idle problems....The dipstick had >pulled out about 1/2 inch...losing crankcase pressure. > I stuck back in, and running improved greatly...Also, >after some investigation, All of my Vaccum lines look >like they need replacing. I re-timed at 0 and that >made it run worse, So i set it to 5 ATDC, and it seems >to be the best spot, I do however get some knock, but >not real bad (I also havent checked the oil in a >while, so i could just be low on oil) >When i first checked the timing it was at 10 ATDC??? > Any suggestions on getting rid of the knock? Also, >how bout replacing vaccum lines (they are plastic with >rubber ends) > -Erin > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus > > >


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