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Old 04-25-2004, 06:03 PM
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value of 79 spice system complete ?

I just bought a 1979 Alfetta with a complete spice feul injection system as spare parts. I would like to sell the system including; the spica pump, all the piping and hoses, air pump, the intake and the complete air cleaner assembly in clean condition. Anyone have an idea of its value ? Any interest ?
I also have a set of webers with intake from that car. Old and dirty, but the car runs. Value ? Interest ?
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Old 04-25-2004, 06:06 PM
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Spice ?? I guess I was thinking about dinner. I meant SPICA
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Old 04-25-2004, 07:33 PM
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Not much, I'm afraid. And especially for a '79 model pump, which was relatively low performance due to emissions. If you can tell the person who buys it that you KNOW it's good, and they trust you, then maybe $75-$100. If it's been overhauled and has Wes Ingram's overhaul stamp on it, (and you know it's good) then more. 74 model pumps go for more because they have the highest performance 3D cam of any of the SPICA pumps. Typically, though, pump owners came into the pump via a non-running parts car and have no idea if the pump is operational or not. In addition, they typically don't even know how to do a cursory check for obvious failure. In that case, you have to assume that it's good for a couple parts only, and then only to someone who knows how and is willing to disassemble it. I buy some pumps like that, but I'll only go $20 or less for junk pumps. Pumps that have sat derelict are likely to have internally rusted or badly corroded unless they were carefully pickled and stored. Shipping is fairly expensive due to the weight. Shipping of the whole system is very expensive. The TA probably has the most value (about $50) if it tests good. Unfortunately, a lot of SPICA stuff like fuel pipes get tossed in the trash.

That said, if you happen to get to the right buyer, then they might take the whole thing, but not likely.

The webers and manifold, on the other hand, usually draw a good price on ebay . . . . $400+.
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Thanks John,
Oh well, I guess I'll put the system on Ebay and see what happens. The system came off a strong running car in the early 90s. The owner I bought the car from did the conversion himself and stored the parts inside since. The pipes are in very good condition, and the pump feels good, I don't think it's corroded inside. Be glad to get a couple hundred for the lot.
Can you help me out with 4 cyl engine identification? I have a chance to buy a couple of 4 cyl Alfa engines for parts or rebuilding and I know nothing about them. Is that a tall order ??
Thanks, Glennco
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You'll need to know the year car the engine came out of. The blocks were different between the SPICA injected cars and the Bosch L-Jet and Motronic cars. SPICA 69-81, Bosch 82-93. Lots of differences within those years also on some parts. Many parts are actually interchangable even between the SPICA and Bosch engines.
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