Parts have arrived

"aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe" (emaxxbl) 07/31/2019 at 21:45 • Filed to: None

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But this time not for the jag, this paycheck was dedicated to the alfa (ok the mini may have seen the majority of the money but still. )

Yep in all my years of owning the alfa not once have I done a proper tune up on the ignition system, seriously the plugs and wires were the old ones from the jag’s factory six cylinder, I figured now is the time since I’ve started having an issue with it missing under load. So with my wallet $114 lighter I received a new set of plugs and wires, one point (because four cylinder) condenser, and a cap and rotor.

I ended up installing everything but the point(s) because it’s a royal pain to get to on this distributor. The miss is still there but less prevalent but the engine definitely idles smoother and revs a bit cleaner than before. I’m thinking the condenser went bad and fried the points so once I change the points all should be well.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 07/31/2019 at 21:53

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Yay! One step closer to having your fun Italian roadster back running properly again! :)

lone_liberal > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 07/31/2019 at 22:01

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Pretty wires! I finally checked the timing on the Camaro today after having the distributor out to redo the intake gaskets. I thought I had it close since the engine started easily. Nope. It was at 30 degrees advanced base timing. That’s a bit much. It’s much better now.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 07/31/2019 at 22:35

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Is there an HEI mod?

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 07/31/2019 at 23:43

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yep there’s a few electronic distributors available

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 08/01/2019 at 05:37

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When did “a proper tune up” on a Alfa start involving replacing stuff? Isn’t it traditionally just a matter  of bouncing it off the red line till all the cobwebs blow out?

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 08/01/2019 at 09:18

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I did red wires on my Alfa (because Italian) but regret it.  I'm not the type to detail my engine so they end up looking dingy quick.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 08/01/2019 at 12:46

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this engine takes 0170 oil