Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:24:02 -0400
Reply-To: Frank Condelli3 <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From: Frank Condelli3 <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Trip Report Bus Fusion
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Eric, nice report on BusFusion. I missed seeing you at BusFusion. I did not even know you were there until you had left. So……I will see you at West River Westies. It’s been a long time I have not gone but will be there this year. Glad you enjoyed BusFusion !
Frank
> On Jun 22, 2023, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I wanted to write this up before memory fades, and that is =
> already happening!
>
> We set out in June to go from Southern VT to Almonte Ontario. Plan was =
> to then return via the Thousand Islands.
>
> Just before leaving we went for Vt inspection and failed. My =
> front wheels wobbled.
> I talked to a few friends including Dennis H and was encouraged =
> to try to fix them. I only had the afternoon as we planned to leave the =
> next day.
>
> No real stress though as my 84 was running great and could have made the =
> trip.
> Dennis was very helpful describing the way to get to the nut and =
> how the ping worked.=20
> the hard part was getting the cap off.
> I broke a claw hammer, snapping it off in the process. Finally a =
> strange shaped heavy print bar, from a road side free pile, had just the =
> right angle. With a wood backing and brute force it came off.=20
> I was told to turn just a bit but the nut was pretty loose so =
> I=E2=80=99m guessing it turned more than one revolution.
> Put it together and wheel turned easily but no wobble. Other =
> side went easier.=20
>
> So, set off with uninspected van but in working order. =20
> Fixing it was easier then unpacking and repacking the other van!
>
> So, we set off in the 85 with about 500 miles on the GW 2.3 engine. I =
> had changed out the break in oil and we were off.
>
> We met up with friends in Underhill VT and then 6 vans traveled =
> to Almonte Canada the next morning.
> My scan gauge is still not perfectly set up. I need help setting =
> the speedo again. But temps and pressure seem to be working on the scan =
> and Vido units.
>
> At start up oil pressure is about 60 PSI when hot it is about 38 =
> at idle, and about 58 when rolling. Oil temp seems about 200. Trans =
> most often about 180 Coolant about 196. Numbers when rolling along fully =
> warmed up.
> Gas mileage ranged from 15 to 18 miles per gallon, averaging =
> about 16.8. At one time I compared my mileage to a friends van with 2.5 =
> Subaru and auto Trans. We both showed 134 miles on our odometers as we =
> were traveling following him. They match almost perfectly. Our tru =
> distance according to him was 6 percent more due to our larger tire =
> diameters. It came to 18 MPg. For me and slightly better about 18.6 for =
> him. I was able to fit about .6 gallons more in my tank than he could. =
> We had filled up at the same times.
>
> So, my 2.3 was really doing very nicely compared to his 2.5. Average =
> speeds were about 60 on smaller roads And we were following him so =
> hills were at about the same speeds.
>
> I still have a very small drip from engine. But, I set off with the oil =
> right in the middle of the lines. And on return, oil was still exactly =
> in the middle. About a 700 mile trip.
> Only issue was, friends reported left brake light fainter than the =
> other. I fixed with sand paper. So cleaning and protection is on my =
> list.
> All vans in the group did well.
> One of the 2.1 engines had a small running issue and a small muffler =
> repair on route but made the trip.
>
> 2 Auto trans my 2.3 GW and friends 2.5 Subaru
> 2 2.1 Standard=20
> A 2.2 subaru Standard=20
> And a Pasat engine running backwards with Audi transmission=20
>
> At Bus Fusion there were at least 5 List members that I know of, that is =
> folks from this list.=20
> Tom and I were there, We met Pete, Dan, and Steve.
>
> If you were there let us know.
>
> Trip back was good. At one point Heidi reported a very high oil temp so =
> I don=E2=80=99t know what was up with that. All other numbers were =
> normal. Oil was about 230 or 240. After a stop it settle back as far =
> as I know.
>
> So, 85 needs a few things this winter for care but at the moment is =
> ready for the road.=20
>
> Bus Fusion was great. 230 tickets sold abut I think about 200 buses. =
> The Raffle included some nice items but I didn=E2=80=99t manage to win =
> the vC bumper set. But I did win a local unusual gift basket including =
> vodka made from cows milk. Strange I know but actually not bad. =
> Strangely, my wife that doesn=E2=80=99t drink much and doesn=E2=80=99t =
> like milk, actually liked it.
>
> Oh, and on the way back I met a very nice couple with a beautiful 87 =
> camper. I described in an earlier post. I shared the list info with =
> them so we may see them on list in the future.=20
> This is the van that had the Dennis H hitch among other very nice =
> updates.
>
> Eric Caron=20
>
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>
> Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:12:36 -0700
> From: Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM <mailto:dug@DUGBERT.COM>>
> Subject: Re: Ignition switch question
>
> I've had the ignition switch think the key is still in - I have to put
> the key back in and wiggle it a little.
>
> On 6/21/2023 06:28, Eric Caron wrote:
>> HI Jim,
>>
>> I only know about the radio behavior when hooked to key buzzer because that is how Dennis set up my radio when he did a wiring repair on it.
>>
>> And the original poster mentioned that the new behavior was that the radio stayed on even after key pulled until door opened.
>>
>> Likely Jim is right that the radio goes to buzzer, but something extra is going on.
>>
>> I look forward to a update, even though it may be years down the road!
>>
>> Eric Caron
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster
BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 2023
Lionel Trains (Collection for sale)
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