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Date:         Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:26:05 -0400
Reply-To:     pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: (PHOTO) Re: [VANAGON] Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
Comments: To: Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net>
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Ken, thanks for the reply. In attempting to adjust my spring yesterday, I broke it. I think the mechanism was kind of shot. I'm glad I at least think I know what the problem was. I'm hoping I can get a replacement this week and be back on the road.

Thanks again, Wes

On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 2:23 PM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:

> Wes, > I believe you found your problem. I fought this darn things many times on > our 85. Most of the battles consisted of me flushing it with carb cleaner. > You should be able to see right through it at room temp. More importantly, > the hole should slowly close after applying twelve volts to the contraption. > If memory serves me, I was able to adjust the spring, but I wouldn't swear > to it. > > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > in statu viea >


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