a little SPICA criticism

[doskow@domain.elided (MEL ODIOUS)]

Hi!
     i guess someone has to mention the negative side of Spica fuel injection
     systems, the experience i've had with my '74 spider:

     - the Spica pump can get worn out & allow fuel to get into the engine
       crankcase oil, requiring an expensive Spica pump rebuild
     - until getting Wes Ingrahm's helpful book there was little help
       anywhere on how to make any sort of adjustment
     - the pump is located inconveniently under the airbox & removing the
       airbox to get access affects the airflow when you're making adjustments
     - though i've been able to get it adjusted for the car to run well hot,
       starting the engine when cold (whether 70 deg or 0 degF) i never know
       how many attempts it will take, or how many times it'll quit before
       i can really get going.   

   j.doskow  

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