Date:         Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: throttle switch
Comments: To: David Boan <dboan@outlook.com>
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Given the amount of crud I saw at the metal cam etc., likely not a
long shot for moisture to get inside the switch.

That switch is nothing "fancy" per se. You might find a cross via part
number on it or, zoom in on the switch that GW uses for a part number.

A fellow on the samba vanagon forum had a switch where excessive wear
in the plastic pivot point in body for the switch made it impossible
to adjust the switch. IIRC, he split the switch open and repaired
(built up) the pivot point with JB weld.

Here's a less expensive switch option from GW:

https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant?v=

Neil.

On 1/13/21, David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
> Neil and All;
>
> I got my throttle apart and found that the switch seems to be worn out as
> the arm does not consistently spring back into position.  I am trying to see
> if it is just from crud that may have gotten into the switch, but that seems
> a long shot.  In the meantime I am searching for a replacement and so far
> only found the entire throttle body on GoWesty.  I do not need that and hate
> spend $279 when I only need the switch.  Does anyone know where to find one
> of these switches?
>
> Thanks
> Dave B
> Boise.
> ________________________________
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> on behalf of Neil
> <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:22 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: throttle switch
>
> Ah, yes. For some reason was thinking Gerry had switch to an .io
> group. (which allows attachments)
>
> For those just dying to see the pic of my throttle switch opened up, here it
> is:
>
> https://tinyurl.com/yyprv9pe
>
> Neil.
>
> On 1/11/21, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>       Just so ya know > No Pic Here ~
>>
>> On 11 Jan , 2021, at 2:22 PM, Neil wrote:
>
>>> Attached pic: underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly
>>> rotated 90º out of the way. Normally, it sits over the adjuster cam
>>> etc. As adjuster cam is turned (adjusted), that cam moves the switch
>>> body which in turn affects where the metal switch arm is located
>>> relative to the two lobes on plastic part, which is attached to the
>>> throttle shaft.
>>>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>


-- 
Neil n

VE7TBN

1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt

1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8

VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>