Scott; The first thing that comes to mind: Check the valve train adjustment. The BGB (Big Green Book) calls for two turns after adjuster contact, I have heard there are those who run just one turn. While your at it check distributor timing. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<K-ville,NC> Temporarily internetless 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis> On Sun, 17 May 1998 10:29:11 -0400 Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET> writes: >I recently put a rebuilt motor in my 81 Westy. My problem is the motor turns very sluggishly! _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] |
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