Re: Milano Problems

[Tony Martie <tony@domain.elided>]

Its my turn for a "stupid question". Here goes; What is a propane test?
Tony Martie
> From: William Schafer <schaferbs@domain.elided>
> Reply-To: William Schafer <schaferbs@domain.elided>
> Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 10:09:40 -0400
> To: alfa-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: Milano Problems
> 
> Alfisti:  An update on my Milano Problems.  It is running!!  I changed the
> fuel filter, found old one not too bad and it did not seem to be
> clogged.  Inspected all hoses, and ran a propane test with negative
> results. l did find a hose running from top of the fuel regulator loose and
> the hose from the canister to the large rubber intake hose was loose,  so
> put hose clamps on these hoses.  Checked all electrical connections. We
> also removed and cleaned the oil separator.  At this point we got it
> started with application of throttle while starter was turning the motor
> over. We found the adjustment for idle was now effective so we adjusted it
> for the highest idle, which was still low, approximately 800 RPMs.  We then
> adjusted the throttle cable since it was loose at throttle full off.  It
> appeared that the throttle was still not against the stop so we adjusted
> it,. It has the plug on it, so we turned the screw it self using a small
> pair of vise grips, with the throttle held wide open, (engine off). We
> adjusted it for about 950 RPMs. I will use a dab of Locktite on  the screw
> so it doesn' t change again.  The engine now starts and idles smoothly. It
> appears that over time (95,000 miles) the throttle stop screw had worked it
> self in or wore making the idle too low.  At this point with the engine
> running, I checked the ignition key by wiggling it but nothing
> happened.  The next thing to do is to change out all of the OEM
> fuses,  then I will do continuity  and voltage checks on every relay I can
> find. I hope this will cure the sudden quitting problem.  Again many, many
> thanks for all of the suggestions, I learned a lot.
> Bill Schafer
> 88 Spider QV
> 87 Milano Oro-running again.
> 
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