Re: alfa-digest V9 #156 - Alfette to spider crank swap

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

     Crankshaft pulleys will all interchange.  The nut has to match the 
pulley.   That is, the nuts and the pulleys look different, but the 
crankshaft snouts are all the same.
       So are you wanting to put an Alfetta engine in your 88 Spider?  Rather 
than use the 88 crank, just have the Alfetta crank drilled for a pilot 
bushing.
       The oil pans are quite obviously different.  And the 88 L Jetronic 
cylinder head is different.  If you are running the Bosch injection, you need 
the 88 head.  If going to carburetors, use the Alfetta head as the ports will 
match a European intake manifold better.  The main difference between the 
Alfetta and the 88 head is the intake ports.  Plus the 88 lost the drain back 
holes next to the cam galleys.
       If you use a Spica (Alfetta) front cover with either L Jetronic or 
carburetors, you need to drill and tap the oil holes for set screws.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City


In a message dated 01/06/2003 5:21:32 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:28:18 -0800 (PST)
> From: Kelly McCrystle <patpend2000@domain.elided>
> Subject: Alfette to spider crank swap
> 
> Does anyone know if a crank from an 88 spider will fit
> into a 78 alfetta motor?  I found a good running motor
> from an alfetta for my spider, I am particularly
> interested in the snout of the crank whether the 88
> crank is compatible with the 78 spica pully.
> 
> Kelly M
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