Re: Flywheel Timing Pin

[C2slayman@domain.elided]

Amanda,
       If I understand correctly, it's the timing pin in the flywheel that's 
coming out, not the screw that holds the sensor to the bellhousing.  So it's 
the threads in the flywheel (not the bellhousing) that is stripped?  If it's 
the timing pin, why not tap a bigger hole and screw in the next size bolt?  A 
regular bolt should do with an air gap of a few millimeters should give a 
sufficient signal.
       If it's the threads in the bellhousing that have stripped, why not 
just run a tap the next size up in the bellhousing (and drill a corresponding 
larger hole in the block that holds the sensor)?
       Rather than remove the starter to get an idea of the ring gear 
condition, why not remove the inspection plate at the bottom of the 
bellhousing behind the oil sump?
       Hope this helps.

Good Luck,
Charlie


> Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2002 10:23:11 -0400
> From: "Amanda Hughes" <tumorgirl16@domain.elided>
> Subject: [none]
> 
> Fellow Alfa folks,
> I have a big problem with a '86 Spider Veloce. The reference point contact 
> that reads the position of the fly wheel fell off the tranny! That within 
> it's self wouldn't be too bad, but... the screw hole on the bell housing of 
> the tranny rounded out and I live in South Carolina and there is no 
> mechanics here who will touch the car.
> I used some J.B. Weld to plug the screw hole and let it half set and ran 
> the 
> screw in and out. I got it to stay in, for awhile.
> The thing came out again and banged on the bell housing and dented. The 
> last 
> time I tried to put it back in, I got a good grind, like a bad starter. I 
> guess my question is.. should I start with a new contact, and then try 
> pulling the starter, or do you think I ruined the fly wheel gear ring, and 
> should I put a new bell housing on the gear box, or try to get it tapped?  
> WHaaa, Whaaa, cry, cry. My babys sick.
>                             Amanda, Myrtle Beach SC.
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