Date:         Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:38:52 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rotor Replacement
In-Reply-To:  <CAEOIPKOOCKNBBDDDMBPEEFNGEAA.jeff@vanagonparts.com>
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Sure, Jeff. At the parts store, they keep them right by the water pumps
for early bugs and buses, RX7 valve guide reamers and a daunting array
of diesel plug wire sets.

Jim

On Jan 10, 2005, at 4:08 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

> An ignition rotor for a diesel???  Hmmm.....
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of David J. Bohannan
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 1:45 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement
>
>
> Make sure that your FLAPS gives you the RIGHT rotor...
>
> The Bentley tells you what the resistance should be for a "good" rotor.
> Turns out I was given the one for a diesel motor when I know I told
> them
> gasoline...yes the resistance was different...a DIFFERENT FLAPS gave me
> the right rotor...go figure...
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of jimt
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 2:44 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rotor Replacement
>
> On 1/10/05 1:29 PM, "David Prendergast" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM>
> wrote:
>
>> In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84 westy I have decided to
> replace
>> my cap and rotor, since I've practically lived in the engine bay
>> lately.  The cap is a no brainer but the rotor doesn't seem to have
> any
>> visible means or removal.
>> I'm hoping I can replace it without having to redo engine timing as
>> thats beyond my skills at this point.
>>
>> Many thanks.
>> Dave
>>
>>
> The rotor can fit on very very snug.  It just lifts straight up.
>
> ........................................
> jimt
> Planned insanity is best.
> Remember that sanity is optional.
> http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info)
> http://www.westydriver.com
>