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Date:         Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:00:52 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Frydaye question - 1960 Double Cab 1600 motor - LVC
Comments: To: Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <501dc8150809050836j34e90f47q45c626ab3200edd@mail.gmail.com>
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I guess the first question I have is what kind of carburetor are you running?


If its a stock carb with the electric idle cut-off jet, that could be your problem. Other problems - idle jet(s) clogged, idle mixture screw or idle adjustment screw may have fallen out, etc.




Ric








> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:36:25 -0700
> From: dskarloken@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Frydaye question - 1960 Double Cab 1600 motor - LVC
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Engine was running fine (1600 dual port, no I know it's not stock but I
> might change it) but suddenly will not idle.  What do I need to check?
> 
> Starts fine, sounds like it's running like a top, but take your foot off the
> accelerator and nothing - it dies.
> 
> My Vanagon content is that both the 87 and 1960 need a bath this weekend -
> they're both super dusty - yuck!
> 
> --
> Donna


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