Papajam wiring diagrams

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TheRealDirtyHarry

Discussion Starter · Oct 14, 2020

Well I know apparently papajam is the man to ask. Only problem is it looks like he hasn’t been seen around here in over a year. I’m really hoping to track down a color wiring diagram for a 73’ GTV Spica. I don’t know who may have contact info for papajam or maybe who’s taken the mantle from his expertise. But anyone that could help would be greatly appreciated.

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classicalfas

· #2 · Oct 15, 2020

You’ll have to ask previous recipients for help, Jimmy (papajam) is no longer with us.

bellagt

· #3 · Oct 15, 2020

Yes, sadly Papajam is in the big racing circuit in the sky speed shifting his GTV with a smile no doubt. I have his ‘73 wiring diagram. It’s different than the ‘74 that was recently posted due to the lack of the seat belt interlock. Just PM me for the file (Papajam had requested these diagrams not be posted on the BB and we continue to respect his request).

classicalfas

· #4 · Oct 15, 2020

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Actually, I’m doing that for him. Here’s a photo of his car.

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bellagt

· #5 · Oct 15, 2020

Glad to know his car found a great home 😊

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cabikefreak

· #6 · Oct 18, 2020

Weren't all the diagrams on a sticky post? I have the 71 diagram that he sent me back in the day. Couldn't live without it.

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bellagt

· #7 · Oct 18, 2020

cabikefreak said:
Weren't all the diagrams on a sticky post?

www.alfabb.com

BEFORE YOU SHARE Papajam's Wire Diagrams PLEASE READ!

A few folks have posted Papajam's wire diagrams on the AlfaBB. These are copyrighted and it was his wish that they not be made publicly available. That means they are not to be posted anywhere, that includes the AlfaBB. From his Available Wiring Diagrams post: PLEASE NOTE: The color wiring...

www.alfabb.com

TheRealDirtyHarry

Discussion Starter · #8 · Oct 19, 2020

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So, just to show how incompetent I am. I seem to be struggling with the ignition coil wiring. Rebuilt the distributor and installed new coil. Still no spark despite power into the coil. Clearly I need to quit drinking or I’m just an idiot. Any insight?

73 GTV, I’ve got a green/black wire straight from ignition to +

green wire straight from - to distributor.

what am I missing? There’s a green and yellow wire that comes out of the same harness as the ignition wire but no diagram I can find has a green/yellow wire on it for a 73 Spica GTV. There’s also an orange wire coming off the spica pump to what appears to be a barometric sensor or thermometer of sorts mounted in the bay

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bellagt

· #9 · Oct 20, 2020

You’re missing a wire to the diode. It allows current to flow in only one direction (from the cold start solenoid to the positive terminal on your coil) when the starter is engaged.

The coil won‘t discharge when the starter is engaged without completing this circuit. There should be a red 16ga wire from the starter solenoid to the diode landing on the connector (towards the flat side of the triangle diode symbol where the male connectors are located). The other terminal (on the pointed side of the symbol) is connected to the positive terminal of your coil.

1300 SUPER

· #10 · Oct 28, 2020

I am in need of a color wiring diagram for a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 S2 with the original spica.
Can someone please help me? My email is [email protected]
Thanks!

MarkoGT1600

· #11 · Jun 29, 2021

Hi guys!
I'm doing a restoration on a 1975 GT1600 Junior with a swapped 2000cc engine from a Berlina and need the wiring diagram. Can someone help me with that please?

Thanks in advance!

LarryT1986

· #12 · Sep 7, 2021

classicalfas said:
Actually, I’m doing that for him. Here’s a photo of his car.

I'm new to the site and owning an Alfa Romeo, just purchased a 1986 spider, running pretty good but has some electrical issues.
I see Papajam was a big part of this site and sorry for his passing. Sounds like he had a real passion for the cars.
Is anyone continuing his legacy of the electrical diagrams?

TheRealDirtyHarry

Discussion Starter · #13 · Sep 21, 2021

LarryT1986 said:
I'm new to the site and owning an Alfa Romeo, just purchased a 1986 spider, running pretty good but has some electrical issues.
I see Papajam was a big part of this site and sorry for his passing. Sounds like he had a real passion for the cars.
Is anyone continuing his legacy of the electrical diagrams?

Larry, welcome to the world of Alfa. Being located stateside you can generally get the diagram you need from centerlinealfa pretty quickly. If not, I believe classic Alfa still sells some as well. There is some individuals on the forum that will share papajams work in DM but it's generally frowned upon to share his work too publicly or for profit. At least from my experience. Good luck and again, welcome to the cult. Uh, I mean club...

ghnl

· #14 · Sep 22, 2021

LarryT1986 said:
I'm new to the site and owning an Alfa Romeo, just purchased a 1986 spider, running pretty good but has some electrical issues.
I see Papajam was a big part of this site and sorry for his passing. Sounds like he had a real passion for the cars.
Is anyone continuing his legacy of the electrical diagrams?

Check your Conversations - click on the mini-avatar in the upper right corner.

LarryT1986

· #15 · Sep 22, 2021

TheRealDirtyHarry said:
Larry, welcome to the world of Alfa. Being located stateside you can generally get the diagram you need from centerlinealfa pretty quickly. If not, I believe classic Alfa still sells some as well. There is some individuals on the forum that will share papajams work in DM but it's generally frowned upon to share his work too publicly or for profit. At least from my experience. Good luck and again, welcome to the cult. Uh, I mean club...

Actually already received a copy and will continue Papajams wishes! I had it blown up and printed at office depot. Mafe it easier to read. Fixed three issues already.

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pathung

· #16 · Oct 4, 2021

I'm very sorry to have only learned of Jim's (Papajam) passing. His knowledge in Alfa wiring (and all else Alfa) were invaluable to me during my restoration projects. Godspeed, Jim!

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