The Maupin Rendezvous
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:40 am
Well I just had my first visit with Colin during the Maupin Rendezvous and it exceeded my expectations all around. It was a real treat to say the least. I had only booked a half day so that we could still enjoy the gathering of the tribes.
My problem was the classic .009 hesitation. It has driving me nuts since I've had this bus. No doubt wearing out my clutch at a much higher rate with the necessary feathering as needed during take off.
I had brought along a 205Q distributor and a NOS vacuum can that came from Cypress just in the nick of time.
So after a few questions, and comments, we started with checking my valve adjustment techniques. I had just adjusted them two days before and right off the bat, I learned some great tips, techniques and reasons for keeping them juuusst right.
Then we moved on to the cleaning, disassembly and reassembling of the 205Q dist. Put it back in and went through the static timing process and then to the timing light and then the carb adjustment.
This was all done on the grass with my family in tow at the campout with diversions of some great characters walking around with these t-shirts that said WWCD...? Soon to find out that it meant "What Would Colin Do?" and also a small parade of about 20 914's that pulled in during a rally drive.
We got it back together and left my family in the drive away side tent for a test drive. The lessons continued through the drive of course... but bottom line is it has never ran smoother during my ownership. It was perfect and all I ever wanted. My wife hasn't driven the bus since the first day I got it 4 or 5 years ago because the hesitation made it tricky. But on the way home she drove at least part of the way! This is going to be real helpful on the long trips.
All in all it was the best money I've spent on the bus and any car for that matter. Thank you Colin, this was an incredible experience and an invaluable service you provide. Exceeded all expectations and a real treat for me to meet you and tap into some of your knowledge.
I hope you come through next year as I will for sure want to book you again.
Cannot thank you enough, it was a beautiful, hesitation free drive home! =D>
My problem was the classic .009 hesitation. It has driving me nuts since I've had this bus. No doubt wearing out my clutch at a much higher rate with the necessary feathering as needed during take off.
I had brought along a 205Q distributor and a NOS vacuum can that came from Cypress just in the nick of time.
So after a few questions, and comments, we started with checking my valve adjustment techniques. I had just adjusted them two days before and right off the bat, I learned some great tips, techniques and reasons for keeping them juuusst right.
Then we moved on to the cleaning, disassembly and reassembling of the 205Q dist. Put it back in and went through the static timing process and then to the timing light and then the carb adjustment.
This was all done on the grass with my family in tow at the campout with diversions of some great characters walking around with these t-shirts that said WWCD...? Soon to find out that it meant "What Would Colin Do?" and also a small parade of about 20 914's that pulled in during a rally drive.
We got it back together and left my family in the drive away side tent for a test drive. The lessons continued through the drive of course... but bottom line is it has never ran smoother during my ownership. It was perfect and all I ever wanted. My wife hasn't driven the bus since the first day I got it 4 or 5 years ago because the hesitation made it tricky. But on the way home she drove at least part of the way! This is going to be real helpful on the long trips.
All in all it was the best money I've spent on the bus and any car for that matter. Thank you Colin, this was an incredible experience and an invaluable service you provide. Exceeded all expectations and a real treat for me to meet you and tap into some of your knowledge.
I hope you come through next year as I will for sure want to book you again.
Cannot thank you enough, it was a beautiful, hesitation free drive home! =D>
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