Hey all. I took my 1981 fiat spider out for it's first test drive. It runs pretty good. What a great feeling to spend so much time and energy to finally see the results. I have some minor issues to fix but overall it runs pretty good.
Now, here is something wierd that probably kept me from getting it started sooner. I put the motot at top dead center, cams line up, put rotor at #4 position on cap. Tried to start it and it would run barely and only to about 1300 rpm's floored. So I got out and turned the distributer almost 90 degrees till it ran pretty good and good throttle response. So I put the timing light on it and I can't find the mark. Then I see it way down there and turn the rotor and see it coming towards the marks but when I get to the marks it runs terrible so I just timed it by ear and it's 90' out so any ideas besides the obviouse that my timing mark is marked on the wrong spot on the pully wheel? I am pretty sure it's right but will double check it later. It's breaktime right now.
To say I am excited is an understatement. Thanks everyone who helped me. Without it I would still be working on it. Now I have to get a new top and weld a new hinge on the hood but she'll be on the road soon.
Robert
Ha Ha Ha! It's alive!
Keep it on topic, it will make it easier to find what you need.
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