Date:         Sat, 5 Oct 1996 01:32:48 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power

 It's not the computer! I would do a point to point check of the 
  wiring from engine to the computer. Sounds like a wiring problem
  to the Temp. sensor to me.

                 Eric Zeno   <emz@nauticom.net>
                 86 Syncronizer
                 86 GL  For Sale (Pgh. PA)
                 72 240Z    1936 Chrysler

On Thu, 3 Oct 1996, Charles wrote:

> 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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