Date:         Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:19:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM>
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From:         Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM>
Subject:      Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
Comments: To: "Seth C. Bruggeman" <scbrug@MAIL.WM.EDU>
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My most common problem of this sort has been with the fuel pump control
relays.  Make sure the fuel pump starts running when the engine is cranking.
Have you checked the spark?  On my westy I just stick a plug lead near the
plug instead of on it, and watch for sparks.  I've heard rumors that this
can be hard on the electronic ignition models, so maybe wait for some input
from other list members on this idea.

        Gary

On Wed, 6 Jan 1999, Seth C. Bruggeman wrote:
> Next, ignition.  I've checked all obvious ignition components from plugs to
> coil, though not including the coil.  All seems fine.  Could the coil be
> bad?  Is there any way to check the thing other than with an ohmeter (I
> can't seem to find one)?  If not, anybody have any ideas...its pretty cold
> out and I'd rather generate ideas inside before going out to check...
>
> Seth B.
> '84 Westy
>

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Gary Shea                                       shea@xmission.com
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