On Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at 10:35  AM, Automatic digest processor
wrote:

> I have had two Vanagons where the alternator did'nt charge until the
> engi=
> ne was revved once above 1400 or more rpm.
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> Robert =20
> 1982 Westfalia
>
>

I have an 82 westy diesel, and it does exactly this same thing, it works
fine after it kicks in.
i was wondering if it was unique to the diesel, since the engine doesnt
t need any electrical system
to run....gues not unless you have a diesel too ??