Re: [alfa] Spica Moan

["Thomas Moll" <moltek@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Based on what Wes said; yes the fuel pressure is probably too high causing the pressure relief valve
in the fuel filter to relieve. You can check the pressure, or if you are comfortable with it, just
increase the size of the orifice in the pump outlet fuel fitting a little bit.

Good luck
Thomas
Seattle, WA
78 Alfetta
67 Super
85 Golf Diesel (mandatory diesel content ; )
84 Mazda RX-7

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Mericle" <veloce@domain.elided>
To: "Alfa Digest" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 5:58 PM
Subject: [alfa] Spica Moan


> My '69 Spider moans/whines at idle.  Was intermittant with the original fuel
> pump and is now continuous.  The noise comes from the fuel filter system in
> the engine compartment.  I've cleaned the assembly and changed the filter and
> gasket.  I've owned the car for 20 years or so and the only thing that has
> changed from original stock setup is a new fuel pump.  The pump bought on ebay
> is a generic Bosch that is also used on Ferraris, Bentleys and P-cars.  Fuel
> pressure too high?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave Mericle the Elder
> Leucadia, CA  BEACH-N-RIDES
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