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by Spacenut
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Spotlights.
Replies: 7
Views: 102

Re: Spotlights.

LooLooSud33Spider wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:21 pm
Hi Tony. From my rapidly fading memory the most often fitted to UK market cars were indeed Bosch. I’ve got a pair of Cibie Airport to put on mine.
Cibie Airports are great looking lamps. They don't appear to be listed any more, sadly :(
by Spacenut
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
Replies: 50
Views: 19703

Re: Dave's Mystery Restoration?

Very nice - after all this time it is a special feeling to finally get behind the wheel, well done 8-)

You can see why these cars were dubbed the "British Porsche" when the 356 was current. Probably goes better than the German car too, especially around corners!
by Spacenut
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: NEW & USED PARTS
Topic: AVO
Replies: 2
Views: 463

Re: AVO

I had AVO refurbish my rear dampers earlier in the year. I currently have AVO coilover dampers fitted all round on the Nova. I originally had non-rebuildable SPAX dampers and couldn't replace them because SPAX had gone out of business. Now SPAX are back in business and AVO have folded, talk about ba...
by Spacenut
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The sad End of an Era
Replies: 1
Views: 342

Re: The sad End of an Era

I can't help but agree. While brand loyalty is to be commended I cannot think of anything further removed from the original Alfa ethos of driver-focused motoring than an EV bristling with so-called "driver aids" or even full autonomy. Presumably only the vehicle AI will derive any driver satisfactio...
by Spacenut
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 10
Views: 737

Re: Tyres

Vredesteins would be my choice for a classic, unless you want to consider the very expensive period tyres from the likes of Longstone. Not Chinese, but made in India these days I believe... I have always found the wet weather performance of Vreds to be very good, handy if you use your car all year r...
by Spacenut
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Re: Nova Goings On...

Yes, the very one - Northrop M2-F3, as it is now. The crash was in M2-F2 form, without the central vertical fin. Excessive roll couple. Amazingly Bruce Petersen survived the accident, without the need of biomechanical enhancement :D Don't forget the release shot is the Northrop HL-10, another firm f...
by Spacenut
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Re: Nova Goings On...

Kegsti66 wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:33 pm
Nice one Lauren, glad she is a runner again.
Love the intro to the video, we know where that came from. ;)
Thanks Keith. "We have the technology" :D
by Spacenut
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Re: Nova Goings On...

A few more images of the engine install, including my new "Frankenhose" trial fitted. https://i.vgy.me/12thWW.jpg https://i.vgy.me/8tbXAi.jpg https://i.vgy.me/GJ7gBl.jpg https://i.vgy.me/dfHsKU.jpg Dr Frankenhose, I presume??? https://i.vgy.me/JO5543.jpg Just a hint of the new LH exhaust manifold vi...
by Spacenut
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Physics Question.
Replies: 6
Views: 644

Re: Physics Question.

On a bicycle with twenty eight spoked wheels is the weight of the rider supported by the spokes above or below the hub? Can't wait for Lauren's explanation. What everyone above said :lol: I think I would rather have a bike like this one though... https://luxurylaunches.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0...
by Spacenut
Sun Oct 08, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Re: Nova Goings On...

Nice one Lauren, shame you had to pull the old engine. So are you fitting your old carbs off the other engine, hence the new jets? Fingers crossed for a successful first start. Hi Keith - yes, I am rejetting the 36 IDFs using settings for a 1.5 Green Cloverleaf. I am hoping that standard carbs and ...
by Spacenut
Sun Oct 08, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Re: Nova Goings On...

Maybe clutch slave with non standard union? Correct - the clutch slave hose goes to a union on the chassis and is hard line from there to the master cylinder. There is also a coolant hose just to the right which normally attaches to the water pump elbow. I dressed it back to get better access. The ...
by Spacenut
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Nova Goings On...
Replies: 14
Views: 2775

Nova Goings On...

Gosh, it's a bit quiet in here this week isn't it? So I thought I would liven things up a bit with an engine picture... https://i.vgy.me/LeVPb7.jpg My old engine has been consuming coolant for some considerable time, in fact since the trip to Bicester last year :shock: NAD '22 was held on one of the...
by Spacenut
Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Funding our forum
Replies: 21
Views: 6665

Re: Funding our forum

One thing I would like to add which has been a nice reminder, if not a surprise, is that there is still an appetite for the forum. We did wonder if maybe it had run its course or started to wander down that path but it's nice to hear there is still enthusiasm to continue on, maybe and hopefully wit...
by Spacenut
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Zandvoort
Replies: 7
Views: 4072

Re: Zandvoort

Wow - what a fantastic selection of rare motors. SCARB really put on a great show, I would love to go to this show one day...
by Spacenut
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The Puzzle Post!
Replies: 1320
Views: 361177

Re: The Puzzle Post!

It could be anything, frankly :?
by Spacenut
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Bosch Electronic Ignition
Replies: 4
Views: 2671

Re: Bosch Electronic Ignition

Thanks everyone for your replies, Lou in particular - where was I when you posted that??? Very useful. Looks like the availability of this connector is main issue, so I will look into making one. Because of chassis obstructions I run the dizzy clocked 90 degrees compared to standard factory orientat...
by Spacenut
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The Puzzle Post!
Replies: 1320
Views: 361177

Re: The Puzzle Post!

I would have got the Plymouth Superbird too, if I had dropped by earlier :D

I think #3 is a Maserati Khamsin. Lovely motor, shame about the Citroen hydraulics though.
by Spacenut
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Bosch Electronic Ignition
Replies: 4
Views: 2671

Bosch Electronic Ignition

Hi everyone - I am trying to reinstate the Bosch electronic ignition that come with my 1.5 Ti engine. When I first installed the engine into the Green Machine the distributor had no connectors and no ignition module, so I slapped on the points distributor from my original single carb engine and the ...
by Spacenut
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Balancing 36 idf with manometer
Replies: 3
Views: 2471

Re: Balancing 36 idf with manometer

Just seen the other post on twin carbs - full procedure therein. D'oh :lol:
by Spacenut
Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Balancing 36 idf with manometer
Replies: 3
Views: 2471

Re: Balancing 36 idf with manometer

Hi Faffm - I guess with a manometer you will be hooking up to the vacuum take-offs at the base of the inlet manifolds? If so, the first order of business is to set all of the idle mixture screws to the same number of turns out from fully home. From memory this should be 2.5 turns or thereabouts. Dis...
by Spacenut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Track day
Replies: 1
Views: 2184

Re: Track day

Thanks for the reminder Tony. Green Machine is off the road at the moment, but if I can I will try and get down there. Fingers crossed the weather holds out!

Lauren
by Spacenut
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The end of Alfa as we know it
Replies: 32
Views: 9647

Re: The end of Alfa as we know it

And all these eco warriors who are saving the planet by creating these lithium batteries for cars at great environmental cost haven't actually worked out what to do with the old batteries as recycling them is very tricky and thus very expensive meaning very few companies will touch them, and even t...
by Spacenut
Sun May 07, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The end of Alfa as we know it
Replies: 32
Views: 9647

Re: The end of Alfa as we know it

I don't think the pace of change will be fast enough to save the planet from a climate catastrophe. Even Gardener's World are talking about how to change our gardening habits in order to adapt to climate change :lol: . But it won't happen fast enough. The Taliban in their Toyota Hiluxes and Ukrainia...
by Spacenut
Fri May 05, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: The end of Alfa as we know it
Replies: 32
Views: 9647

Re: The end of Alfa as we know it

2 years ago almost to the day I wrote this title thread, and now it's true. Give it up Kev, the rest of us already have. Find a solid classic, one with strong spares support like a 105 series or a transaxle car, update the engine if you must (if the shell and running gear is 40 years old it will st...
by Spacenut
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Alfa 33 1400 16V Rallycar
Replies: 343
Views: 165253

Re: Alfa 33 1400 16V Rallycar

Hi Fruity - I am not an authority on EFI systems, but it doesn't sound like an ECU problem to me. The fact that you are getting spark, and fuel, confirms it I think. Your comment about swapping the injector leads with no apparent effect bothered me too, but the fact that you have unburned fuel in th...
by Spacenut
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Spring Alfa day Duxford
Replies: 7
Views: 3381

Re: Spring Alfa day Duxford

Absolutely gutted that I will have to miss this event. Never been to Duxford before (the US aircraft hanger has been on my bucket list for years), and the opportunity to go to an Alfa event at the same time would have been the icing on the cake. Sadly the ongoing engine problem and a new suspension ...
by Spacenut
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Boxer inlet manifold studs
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Boxer inlet manifold studs

Hi everyone - can anyone confirm the dimensions of the longer of the three studs holding the inlet manifold onto the cylinder head? I need to replace one that is missing. The stud is around 60mm above the cylinder head, with maybe a further 10mm projecting into the cylinder head. There seems to be a...
by Spacenut
Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247849

Re: general chat thread

KevJTD wrote:
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:22 am
Veesix75 wrote:
Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:57 pm
Don’t try and apply logic comrades, it’s futile, you will obey……..
Nail hit firmly on the head Tim, no point worrying too much, we don't have a say! :D
Yup. That's democracy for you :?
by Spacenut
Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: general chat thread
Replies: 708
Views: 247849

Re: general chat thread

Like you Kev I can't see everyone switching to EV. You only have to look at the on-street parking situation in Portsmouth, where you are lucky to find a parking space 3 streets away from your house, to realise that EVs can never replace combustion engines. It would be bad enough even with designated...
by Spacenut
Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 2104

Re: 2023

The light at the end of the tunnel is an express train. On fire :lol: