- snippo-
"Weird" and "rare" problems seldom happen, that's why those problems
are weird or rare. Most problems with non-running cars relate to
failure of fuel, spark, or air to occur. Each of these elements need
to be verified. Once one is confirmed, it can usually be eliminated as
a problem. (You have NO idea how often people forget this! Even 40-
year auto veterans -- such as my dad who dealt with the dark arts:
pre-80s English cars.)
You're on the right course: get rid of the stuff which expires or goes
bad with time (fuel & battery) and replace with new. Verify that basic
items are present and correct: spark plug wires fully plugged in and
in the right order, distributor cap fitted properly, electrical
connectors seated correctly, and air intake items all in order (hoses
tight, no gaps or leaks above the MAF [typically Bosch Motronic] or
flapper door [typically Bosch L-Jetronic]).
Thanks for all the sage advice. I do want to mention why this is a PITA is
that there are so many variables that have been changed. When the
bellcrank seized, I removed it (then flat out could not get it back on by
myself). I also removed the throttle linkages (d'oh #...@*!) without
marking the lengths (d'oh #...@*! d'oh #...@*! d'oh #...@*!) -- just replaced the
plastic ball ends with metal ones. So none of the linkages are the correct
'pull'. The folks who helped me get the bellcrank back on did so by way of
removing the intake and I had vacuum leaks afterwards, as one would
expect. But that added to the diagnostics, and while we were at it, we
put the Spruell motor mounts underneath the engine. I don't think
anything else was disconnected, but I believe one of the electrical (not
the fuel) FI connectors was compromised. Crummy plastic connnectors.
Plus dead battery (which I had just purchased), old fuel, no air in tires,
tabs waaaaaaaaaaay expired, fear of batteries, blah blah.
I think if I can get the outliers closer to the middle, I can at
least make some headway following procedures suggested.
I no longer feel so bad about the situash, though, as I finally
realized it's probably this kind of bollux that makes Grown Men Sell
their Alfas at Firesale Prices.
I ain't gonna do THAT! &:-)
Ciao from Bellevue, WA!
Tess
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