[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 50, Issue 12

[Tom LaPointe]

Check with a local re-winder in your town. they can usually change the
rotor and stator to a higher amp
unit. it's done all the time. Bus Depot used to list a 145 amp unit

On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM, <type2-request at type2.com> wrote:

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>    3. Re: which alternator should i have? (accessys at smart.net)
>    4. Re: which alternator should i have? (Al Brase)
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> Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:45:24 +0000
> From: Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Interesting problem
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> My ‘73 panel has a ’76 2.0 engine with dual Kadron carbs.  I drive it
> regularly, but once in a while it will sit for a few days.  The engine and
> carburation were entirely new about 10 years ago and have been very
> reliable.  In the last few years, after sitting a few days however,
> sometimes the right side of the engine is reluctant to run.  IIt is like
> the bus is angry with me.  t has almost always cleared up (suddenly)after a
> minute or so, like something was stuck in a jet.    This past week, it was
> so bad that I pulled the right-side carb, cleaned out the idle and
> accelerator jets, installed new gaskets and fuel filter and put it back.
> That definitely helped, but the engine still wasn’t running quite right at
> idle.  Long story short, it turns out that one of my spark plugs was
> starting to fail.  It would spark under load, but not at idle.  I have
> never run into that problem before, so I thought I would pass it along for
> what it is worth.
>
> Dave Gillingham
> ’73 panel van
> ’71 Westy (being ressurected)
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> Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:52:40 +0000
> From: Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Interesting problem
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> Why do I keep getting alerts that my emails might be spoofing?  I have
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> Dave Gillingham
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>     My ‘73 panel has a ’76 2.0 engine with dual Kadron carbs.  I drive it
> regularly, but once in a while it will sit for a few days.  The engine and
> carburation were entirely new about 10 years ago and have been very
> reliable.  In the last few years, after sitting a few days however,
> sometimes the right side of the engine is reluctant to run.  IIt is like
> the bus is angry with me.  t has almost always cleared up (suddenly)after a
> minute or so, like something was stuck in a jet.    This past week, it was
> so bad that I pulled the right-side carb, cleaned out the idle and
> accelerator jets, installed new gaskets and fuel filter and put it back.
> That definitely helped, but the engine still wasn’t running quite right at
> idle.  Long story short, it turns out that one of my spark plugs was
> starting to fail.  It would spark under load, but not at idle.  I have
> never run into that problem before, so I thought I would pass it along for
> what it is worth.
>
>     Dave Gillingham
>     ’73 panel van
>     ’71 Westy (being ressurected)
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:32:05 -0400 (EDT)
> From: accessys at smart.net
> To: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> Cc: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] which alternator should i have?
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> curiosity who did you get the flexshaft magnet from so I can tell others
>
> also was considering upgrading to a 70amp  gen but hen's teeth seem to be
> more plentiful.  still looking
>
> take care, keep em running cool
> Bob
>
>
> On Fri, 14 Jul 2017, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
>
> > Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:52:29 +0000
> > From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> > To: "accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
> > Cc: Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com>, "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> > Subject: RE: [T2] which alternator should i have?
> >
> > I have one with an extendable wand type thing. I can't get that in
> there. I didn't know they made one with a flexible end. I'll have to look
> for it.
> >
> > Has anyone done the upgrade to a 70amp generator? Is it worth it?
> >
> > -Kevin Guarnotta
> > Jamaica Plain, MA
> >
> > ’78 Westy
> > '69 Singlecab
> > '65 Ez-camper
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: accessys at smart.net [mailto:accessys at smart.net]
> > Subject: Re: [T2] which alternator should i have?
> >
> >
> > the nice tool that has a magnet on a flexible, extendable shaft.
> >
> > saved me many hours of frustration digging stuff out, is under $20 at any
> > FLAPS.   usable onees are even cheaper
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:41:51 -0500
> From: Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com>
> To: Bob carroll <accessys at smart.net>
> Cc: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>, "type2 at type2.com"
>         <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] which alternator should i have?
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> I seem to remember that the 70 amp are extremely rare.I have never seen
> one.
> Al
>
> On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 12:32 PM, <accessys at smart.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > curiosity who did you get the flexshaft magnet from so I can tell others
> >
> > also was considering upgrading to a 70amp  gen but hen's teeth seem to be
> > more plentiful.  still looking
> >
> > take care, keep em running cool
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 14 Jul 2017, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
> >
> > Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:52:29 +0000
> >> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> >> To: "accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
> >> Cc: Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com>, "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> >> Subject: RE: [T2] which alternator should i have?
> >>
> >>
> >> I have one with an extendable wand type thing. I can't get that in
> there.
> >> I didn't know they made one with a flexible end. I'll have to look for
> it.
> >>
> >> Has anyone done the upgrade to a 70amp generator? Is it worth it?
> >>
> >> -Kevin Guarnotta
> >> Jamaica Plain, MA
> >>
> >> ’78 Westy
> >> '69 Singlecab
> >> '65 Ez-camper
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: accessys at smart.net [mailto:accessys at smart.net]
> >> Subject: Re: [T2] which alternator should i have?
> >>
> >>
> >> the nice tool that has a magnet on a flexible, extendable shaft.
> >>
> >> saved me many hours of frustration digging stuff out, is under $20 at
> any
> >> FLAPS.   usable onees are even cheaper
> >>
> >> Bob
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
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