[alfa] Re: SPICA timing question: should my spider even be running?

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

> It seems you've answered your own question about whether the engine will 
> run with the Spica timing as it is.  The engine will also run with the 
> injection timing 360 (crankshaft) degrees off, but not as well as when it's 
> correct.  The fuel will still be sprayed into each of the intake ports, and 
> when an intake valve opens, it will get into the cylinder.  The first thing 
> I'd do is set the timing correctly, and go from there with the rest of the 
> tune-up procedures.  One step at a time, and all the steps in the proper 
> order.  A good, working Spica pump, on an engine in good repair, should 
> yield gas mileage about double what you've mentioned.
I'd add that if you don't already have it,  get Wes Ingram's Spica manual!

You will then have a good education on how it works,  and how to 
troubleshoot and properly adjust
your Spica.  From your description,  it's MASSIVELY rich...  and it is 
amazing that a Spica car can run
when very far out of adjustment, but it seems that they do.

Get things back to where they should be,  and she'll be a joy and a 
wonder again.!

Jon and Marcia
77 Spider
Irvine, CA
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