Date:         Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:58:44 -0400
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
Comments: To: A J <flavanagon@gmail.com>
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The real key for most people is inspection.  If you are going to have to
take the vehicle to get an emissions inspection it will fail with the carbs
on there.  If you don't have to worry about this then it isn't an issue but
that could end the discussion right there.  Also sitting with the ethanol
gas inside for even a couple of months means that the carbs will have to be
cleaned and maybe even rebuilt.  Welcome to the world of E10!

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 12:48 AM, A J <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
> I am looking at a van it is an 83 or maybe an 84 but it is water
> cooled,and it seems to have been converted to dual carbs from the fuel
> injection. Im not sure if such was available factory so I am wondering if I
> am going to be in for a bunch of hassles? It doesnt looked butchered or
> anything but it is weird to open the hatch and look at dual carbs with
> little individual air filters and a connecting rod connected from the
> accelerator linkage to a long pivit rod that connects both carbs. Im not
> positive but it kind of looks like a dual carb setup that would be on an
> aircooled.
> With just a quick look around it seems like some of the wiring and "boxes"
> that are on my 87 arent on this at all. Was told it did run fine but has
> been sitting. Am I asking for a whole big bag of troubles if I do go on and
> buy this van?
> I personally wouldnt have a concern about the carbs other than would they
> be more of a hassle and is there a power loss/increase. Can anyone
> enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without
> the electronics all over the engine it may be a more reliable,less costly
> motor to care for but Im just guessing. Any input/opinions appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> A J
>



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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com