Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:09:56 -0700
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: AFM and idle issue
In-Reply-To: <CCE21E54-B55F-46D8-8651-BA52B0CF196A@gmail.com>
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I suggest you replace the rubber gasket between the AFM and the intake
port.. if it's not done yet.
good luck
On Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:07 AM Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> Thanks for the bump.
>
> Have not tried the spare AFM. Have not determined source of vacuum leak
> (if that is the cause of the “searching idle” - variable rpms at idle). At
> speed the engine purrs nicely. Yesterday I replaced the distributor cap,
> wires, and ignition coil with the “pin type” connectors (from the earlier
> “push type” connectors (I should look up the correct terminology)). Also
> installed the Mansispeed fuel injectors. The latter, and perhaps the
> former, seem to improve the engine’s performance at speed and getting to
> speed (demand). I have new tri-tip spark plugs installed, and have a new
> set of single tip plugs that I may switch to, to determine any delta in
> performance. I will note that after doing all of the above, and even with
> the roaming rpm at idle, the engine at idle is much more “calm” (isn’t
> “shaking” as much, if that makes sense).
>
> Now on to my slider mechanism (early ‘84). Waiting patiently for the FedEx
> driver to deliver the plastic “channel holder” (sorry, Bentley is in the
> other room and it’s too nice on the deck this morning to go get it to
> provide the correct nomenclature). Even if your slider hinge is not broken,
> I suggest you remove the body panel, dig out the 39 years (in my case) of
> hardened grease embedded in the channel, and reapply grease. Anybody still
> reading?
>
> I’ll provide discovery once I determine source/solution of my roving idle
> (and I welcome any clues of where I should look…)
>
> ‘84 Westy with a 2.1 case, “2.2 pistons”, and digijet wiring/externals.
>
> Skip
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 23, 2023, at 8:05 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Skip and others,
> >
> > Skip, any update on what happened when you tried your old AFM instead of
> the new GW one?
> >
> > Hope you found the running issue.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 17, 2023, at 1:16 PM, Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ken Wilford is the best!
> >>
> >> Eric, interesting comment on the GW AFM. After my other trouble-shots I
> may try my spare, see if I see what you saw.
> >>
> >> Then, I’ll order Ken’s rebuilt AFM, failing the above.
> >>
> >> Kind regards,
> >> Skip
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Skip,
> >>>
> >>> I don’t have this part or an easy source. Where are you located?
> >>>
> >>> Your van engine and ignition is one I actually really like.
> >>> Despite everything I’m a fan of a 2.2 engine with a 1.9 ignition.
> >>>
> >>> I’m currently trying to locate spare 1.9 parts as I like the set up.
> It is simple enough for me to actually sometimes fix and maintain.
> >>>
> >>> I’m hoping that with all the engine conversions out there I’ll be
> able to find some good used 1.9 ignition parts. AFM is high on my list.
> >>>
> >>> Enjoy your new engine and keep reporting back.
> >>>
> >>> Hope you find the idle issue soon.
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hello Friends,
> >>>>
> >>>> A critical part failed/broke on my slider mechanism that I cannot
> find on
> >>>> our vendors' websites. Would anyone have a spare Early '84 slider
> mechanism
> >>>> (I'll buy the whole thing, but just need the Operating Cam).
> >>>>
> >>>> Referencing Bentley 58.8, I need an Operating Cam (middle right on
> page).
> >>>> Mine cracked and separated. While the door works so-so since I did
> not
> >>>> lose the cracked Cam pieces, its days are numbered as this piece is
> going
> >>>> to fall out in the not too distant future.
> >>>>
> >>>> By the way, on other notes, I just had an engine rebuild (by not me,
> but a
> >>>> qualified rebuilder), using a 2.1 case, new heads, 2.2 pistons/jugs
> (new),
> >>>> while maintaining the 1.9 wiring/externals, and installing the RMW SS
> >>>> exhaust. Just breaking in. The idle searches so looking for a vacuum
> >>>> leak. Also just ordered Mansispeed fuel injectors (waiting on mail),
> so
> >>>> interested to see any improvements.
> >>>>
> >>>> Please contact me directly if you have a spare slider unit or just the
> >>>> Operating Cam. Thanks!
> >>>>
> >>>> Kind regards,
> >>>>
> >>>> Skip
> >>>
> >
>
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