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  1. papajam
    Yesterday 03:36 PM
    papajam
    My pleasure!
  2. alfan
    Yesterday 10:22 AM
    alfan
    Jim, many thanks for your helpful advice about my "Starts & Dies" post. The test at the coil was fine, and presumably also the ballast resistor. When I removed the wire to the fuel cut-off, presto -- started right up. As a 20+-year Alfa owner, I had previously done this fix for a non-start problem, and should have thought of it. Thanks again!
  3. 39cub
    10-22-2009 01:58 PM
    39cub
    Jim,

    Many thanks! Black is easy so it's back to black I go!

    Chuck
  4. 39cub
    10-21-2009 10:13 AM
    39cub
    Hello Jim,

    Wondering if any of your info indicates the color of the wire running from distributor to coil on a 105.02 GT. It's not a big deal but I assume there was a specific color used and I'm trying to keep my early '65 original. I've seen at least three colors... Thanks in advance for your help!

    Chuck
  5. NOBLE 309
    10-20-2009 09:41 AM
    NOBLE 309
    You and I talked a while back about the advance curve of the stock ignition unit in the L-tronic spider (86). jdd you ever dig up the advance curve of that system? doing some mods and wanted to use that as a baseline before I look into other ignition options. the weak throttle responce makes me guess it is not very aggressive. what do you think?
  6. poods2
    10-19-2009 03:33 PM
    poods2
    Howdy Papajam,
    Did have a chance to dig up the vacuum diagram for the 1981 Spider Veloce with Spica MFI?
    Thanks,
    Pood-pronounced like "wood" only with a "P"
  7. Lou Scognamigli
    10-07-2009 11:42 AM
    Lou Scognamigli
    Is there a wiring diagram for a 24 valve 164ls?
  8. goofycarp
    10-06-2009 04:57 PM
    goofycarp
    Hi Jim,

    I am a big fan of your posts and encyclopedic knowledge. I have come across various iterations of this question but am looking for something more definitive: I just had the front end aligned on my 72 gtv (left hand steering) and had the technician use your set up procedure regarding adjusting the toe. The only way he was able to get the toe properly set with the tie/track rods within the factory length measurements was to let the steering wheel rotate to the left so now the steering wheel sets at about 10pm when the front wheels are dead ahead. From the various posts, I surmise that the pitman arm has been moved and to correct the problem involves taking off the pitman arm, rotating the steering wheel to center and then putting back on the pitman arm? Any guidance is greatly appreciated. By the way the car drives fantastic now but of course the steering wheel is akimbo...Best Regards, Cort
  9. Davo1954
    09-19-2009 08:50 AM
    Davo1954
    Jim. thanks... you've helped over the years on my 74 and 69 GTVs a bit too.. 16 year mechanic here, similar age and birthday, and originally from Jersey/Phila area. Like most, I can figure out 93 percent of this, get lazy or stoopid on the other 7. This Spider came out of nowhere, 500 clams and worth a winter of tinkering and learning. I spend two months or so in or near Hoboken and the area, do some media work in NY, otherwise out here in rust free NM.. ).. thanks again..
    I think I will go with some form of the electronic distributor.. Centerlines or something.. I have Marelli's on the two GTV's with no trouble and Gordon to help dial in things.
    I'm half way thru a 72 Citroen DSpec too, Nevada car, fascinating engineering.
    David
  10. jimc
    09-11-2009 08:56 AM
    jimc
    Jim - my email is jcross@odu.edu. Sorry - I'm not sure what PM means. Hopefully this will work.

    Jim Cross

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