Re: Electrical (?) gremlin...

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would take it back to the mechanic ASAP.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Kunkel <mkunkel@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 10:49 AM
Subject: Electrical (?) gremlin...


> Having decided that I could no longer apply my limited skills to the Spica
> in my 74 Spider, I took it to a mechanic that had been recommended to me,
> and he did a GREAT job in going through the system...easier starting,
> smoother running, much better power curve, and no more backfiring.
>
> Toward the end of the 15-mile drive home, however, I took a curve
> Italian-tune-up-style, and immediately all the warning lights blinked on
and
> off, the gas needle started fluctuating, the radio went dead, and the
> backfiring returned with a vengeance.  Generator light was also glowing
dull
> at idle (which was up to about 1500 - 2000), and went off with
acceleration.
>
> The problem has persisted...the car runs great except for fluctuating idle
> and those LOUD backfires, and still shows glowing generator light, radio
> cutting off and on, no warning lights at start-up, and fluctuating gas
> needle (in a way that's not mechanical but electrical).
>
> I've checked:
>
> voltage to the battery....fine at idle and increases with acceleration
> wiring connections (I have a crane elec ignition system, and it seems to
be
> fine)
> variation with the amp/stereo powered or not (doesn't seem to matter)
>
> Am suspecting electrical given the symptoms and the sudden onset, but am
> puzzled at how it's showing up and what to do...
>
> suggestions?
>
> THANKS!
>
> Mark Kunkel
> 74 Alfa Spider
> Carrollton, GA
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