Lost power I40 outside of Albuq. New Mx, van would not build RPMS. After stopping replacing a vaccum line on the fuel regulator, ran OK. Lost ignition in Arizona, replaced Hall sender in distributor and Hall generator (control unit) Power problem reapeared in Nevada running north on 95. Seems after an overnight stop, it ran normal. I cleaned all the ground connections but it did not seem to help. The power lose was not a surging (like a fuel filter or pump) However, I did experience a surge(fuel or ignition?) at one point, but only lasted a few secs. I have done most of the elecrical test according to Bentley, all OK. Note I was pulling a trailer/motorcycle.I am touring the westy coast now on the bike will pick the van up later outside on Reno. Need Suggestions: 1. Should I replace the fuel pump/ filters? 2. Think the Control Unit (Brain) is causing the problem? 3. Could the altitude cause the problem? 4. Know anyone in the area of Reno tht could find the problem? 5. Anyone have a used control unit? Complete elecrtical? I will be checkiing my E-mail before I leave Seattle in the next few days. Charles Roberts
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