72 Berlina that won't run - Page 2

AlfaandMazda · #16 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 08:58 AM

anyone know what size the crank bolt might be? its nothing that i have so i don't want to buy the wrong size over and over

Andrew · #17 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 09:41 AM

A Spica car will be 38mm; whatever that converts to in inches.

Andrew

**Bill S** · #18 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 11:33 AM

A 1.5" socket works nicely and is sometimes easier to find than a 38mm.

Bill

carlchiti · #19 (**permalink**) 10-04-2007, 06:38 PM

Calculations for sizing are very simple: millimeter size divided by 24.5 mm per inch = size in inch (s) example: 38mm divided by 25.4 = 1.4960, say 1-1/2". BT

AlfaandMazda · #20 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 01:37 PM

thanks for the sizing. saved lots of time. once i got that all taken care of i come to find a high resistance in the power to starter cable. what will this car come up with next?

6alfas · #21 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 11:39 AM

Make sure the timing belt for the Spica pump hasn't slipped. If it's not lined up, your fuel/spark timing will be way off.

AlfaandMazda · #22 (**permalink**) 10-15-2007, 04:58 PM

once i got it adjusted i turned the engine onver a few times to make sure it lined up every time cyl 1 was at tdc