[T2] Engine intermittently turns off while coming to a stop

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does it cut out if you stop but don't touch the shifter just push in the 
clutch???

does it cut out at idle in driveway when moving shifter about between 
gears (clutch depressed)

Bob


On Tue, 2 Sep 2014, Max Bronsema wrote:

> Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2014 12:29:52 -0700
> From: Max Bronsema <max.bronsema at gmail.com>
> To: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: [T2] Engine intermittently turns off while coming to a stop
> 
> Hi everyone,
>
> This weekend I took my van to my brother's wedding, where good fun was had
> and my van shuttled many things about. Upon driving home, about 120 miles,
> during the last 10 miles, whenever I came to a stop sign the bus engine
> would die. It starts right back up and drives normal, and then when coming
> to a stop, it dies, but more like just cutting out.
>
> I believe it occurs when I shift from third to second gear. It has been
> hard to pinpoint the exact time it cuts out.
>
> Around 400 miles ago I did my normal tune-up with everything checking out
> well. Could I have some bad fuel that is making it persnickety? It seems
> almost like I stall it, but no bucking or anything of the sort, just shift
> into second and then the red oil and gen light comes on and the engine is
> no longer running.
>
> In the engine bay nothing appears loose or poorly connected. The belt is
> deflecting within normal specs. Any ideas before I start my own
> hare-brained diagnosing techniques?
>
> My bus is a '71 with a 1600dp in it. I have a 34 pict-3 carb and an
> alternator.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Max
> '71 Westy "KK-Louise" 1600dp
>
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> Max Bronsema
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