Date:         Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:49:26 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
Comments: To: DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM
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On 2/25/05 10:43 AM, "-- Dan Roberts" <DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM> wrote:

> My 89 Westy 4 speed won't exceed 55mph. I'm stranded in Houma, La., far from
> Wisconsin home. Here's the short story. The van's first symptom was poor gas
> mileage. Next, it began slowing, eventually refusing to go faster than 40 mph
> at times.
> By the time we reached Houma, La, I knew I had to get help or risk being
> stranded on a remote section of highway.
> 
> Here's what I, and later a mechanic, have done:replaced fuel filter, replaced
> oxygen sensor, replaced distributor cap and rotor and replaced Oxygen Flow
> Meter. It runs better at city speeds but still won't run at highway speeds. At
> about 3,500 RMS, it stalls out as if it is fuel starved.
> 
> The mechanic has run tests of the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, catalytic
> converter (found no blockage) and ignition timing. He and I have searched for
> kinks or leaks in the fuel system and compression lines. I've probably missed
> something, although he has worked on it for several hours and has tried to
> keep me informed of what he's doing.
> 
> I desperately need some help from you List members. My wife has to be in
> Dallas Sunday morning. If you can offer any suggestions, please....
> 
> Dan R.
> 
> 

At that rpm if you have a coil... Start checking points, condensor, the coil
itself, and the vacuum line to the distributor.
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jimt
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