My Alfetta has lost her "throaty" induction sound, why?

[164TSpark]

Hi all

Picked up my Alfetta from the workshop today after having a top overhaul. The engine & car runs fine. Temp stays 85C, engine idles fine, power was ok.

But when i rev it in 2nd and 3rd gear (any gear for that matter), the engine sound more like toyota 1.5 than a twin dellorto Alfa 2 litre... i.e. no induction roar just tinny jap small bore engine sound...

Any idea why? Can advancing/retarding the ignition make that much a difference? The mechanic said his timing light broke, so he cant time the ignition properly... Hmm...

Oh by the way, there is no pinking sound even if i floor it in 4th gear from 1500rpm... so it cant be the ignition.

Help!

Cheers

Syed

[gt601]

It probably is the ignition timing but could also have the cam timing off. Why would a mechanic let a car go without finishing the job? You can buy a cheap timing light and set it yourself. Does the car have points or does it have electronic ignition? If the points are set wrong if will also run bad.

Paul

[164TSpark]

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Originally Posted by gt601 It probably is the ignition timing but could also have the cam timing off. Why would a mechanic let a car go without finishing the job? You can buy a cheap timing light and set it yourself. Does the car have points or does it have electronic ignition? If the points are set wrong if will also run bad. Paul

[gt601]

Any word yet on what the problem was/is?

Paul

[164TSpark]

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Originally Posted by gt601 Any word yet on what the problem was/is? Paul