Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:05:40 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: AFM and idle issue
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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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