Hi Skip and others, 

Skip, any update on what happened when you tried your old AFM instead of the new GW one? 

        Hope you found the running issue. 

Eric Caron 

> On Sep 17, 2023, at 1:16 PM, Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Ken Wilford is the best!
> 
> Eric, interesting comment on the GW AFM. After my other trouble-shots I may try my spare, see if I see what you saw. 
> 
> Then, I’ll order Ken’s rebuilt AFM, failing the above. 
> 
> Kind regards, 
> Skip
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Skip,
>> 
>>   I don’t have this part or an easy source.  Where are you located? 
>> 
>>   Your van engine and ignition is one I actually really like.  
>>   Despite everything I’m a fan of a 2.2 engine with a 1.9 ignition. 
>> 
>>   I’m currently trying to locate spare 1.9 parts as I like the set up.  It is simple enough for me to actually sometimes fix and maintain.  
>> 
>>   I’m hoping that with all the engine conversions out there I’ll be able to find some good used 1.9 ignition parts.  AFM is high on my list.
>> 
>> Enjoy your new engine and keep reporting back.
>> 
>> Hope you find the idle issue soon.
>> 
>> Eric Caron 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello Friends,
>>> 
>>> A critical part failed/broke on my slider mechanism that I cannot find on
>>> our vendors' websites. Would anyone have a spare Early '84 slider mechanism
>>> (I'll buy the whole thing, but just need the Operating Cam).
>>> 
>>> Referencing Bentley 58.8, I need an Operating Cam (middle right on page).
>>> Mine cracked and separated.  While the door works so-so since I did not
>>> lose the cracked Cam pieces, its days are numbered as this piece is going
>>> to fall out in the not too distant future.
>>> 
>>> By the way, on other notes, I just had an engine rebuild (by not me, but a
>>> qualified rebuilder), using a 2.1 case, new heads, 2.2 pistons/jugs (new),
>>> while maintaining the 1.9 wiring/externals, and installing the RMW SS
>>> exhaust.  Just breaking in.  The idle searches so looking for a vacuum
>>> leak.  Also just ordered Mansispeed fuel injectors (waiting on mail), so
>>> interested to see any improvements.
>>> 
>>> Please contact me directly if you have a spare slider unit or just the
>>> Operating Cam.  Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Kind regards,
>>> 
>>> Skip
>>