[T2] Good News

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try a higher octane gas, my van doesn't run well on the cheap stuff.  have 
to have at least 91octane

Bob


On Tue, 15 Aug 2017, Bob Pratt wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:47:11 -0400
> From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> To: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>,
>     "vintagebus at type2.com" <vintagebus at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Good News
> 
> According to Bentley, when the engine runs hot, it's the carb and its out of adjustment.
> My engine started to skip as I shifted through the gears, 1st through 4th. The engine starts to sputter and loose power at 15 mph, 25 mph, and 35 mph, respectively. Once I get into 4th gear I'm fine. Bentley says it's one of the following: dirt in the carburetor, in the fuel line, on in the gas tank. My fuel filter is clean as I installed one about 2700 miles ago. So as a process of elimination, it's gotta be the tank. Oh, I hope not!
>
> Bob
>
>> On Aug 14, 2017, at 10:07 PM, Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com> wrote:
>>
>> I have probably forgotten to say this -but THANKS to all of you for your suggestions, and prompt responses.
>>
>> I think I can give it a few more hours tomorrow, then I may have to bring it to my local mechanic. Hopefully it is something minor.
>> I'll review all of your suggestions, then sleep on it, and see what I can try tomorrow.
>>
>> -Kevin Guarnotta
>> Jamaica Plain, MA
>>
>> '78 Westy
>> '69 Singlecab
>> '65 Ez-camper
>>
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