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by justsuds
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Anyone got a 1500 block?
Replies: 15
Views: 761

Re: Anyone got a 1500 block?

pm sent Chris, thanks, John.
by justsuds
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Anyone got a 1500 block?
Replies: 15
Views: 761

Re: Anyone got a 1500 block?

87mm bore - 1700 pistons, - with a 1500 ( 67.2mm stroke ) crank, - the 145 / 146 1.6 boxer engines did it the other way, with 84mm bore and 72mm ( 1700 ) crank, - short stroke = revs !
If you still need a 1500 block I'm sure I will have one, - let me know if you do.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: OTHER STUFF
Topic: My old sprint
Replies: 10
Views: 136

Re: My old sprint

Hi Andrew, - as per my post I'm interested in the Sprint, and not for nothing, where are you in the Northeast ?I've a suitable truck, and self employed so can come any time. My mobile no. is 07932 750976, - save going through pms.
Thanks, best regards John.
by justsuds
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: OTHER STUFF
Topic: My old sprint
Replies: 10
Views: 136

Re: My old sprint

Sorry to hear of your health issues Andrew, - I would be interested in the Sprint, - but it looks to good to have for nothing, I've tried to pm you this morning but the message wouldn't send, I got a message saying you can't receive pm's.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 10
Views: 737

Re: Tyres

My reply wasn't inspired, - I too got it from QI !
by justsuds
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 10
Views: 737

Re: Tyres

Lego ???
by justsuds
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce
Replies: 30
Views: 9399

Re: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce

Another 12 months on and a fresh mot ! - it needed a couple of front wishbones and a sidelight bulb - what an a bloody fiddly thing to change ! - but otherwise still going strong, - 9200 miles this year, and still very pleased with it !
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: My 84 Sud Ti Project
Replies: 143
Views: 50915

Re: My 84 Sud Ti Project

Hi Lou, - I'm pretty sure I have a pair of these, I'll have a root and send you a message and pics.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Twin carbs
Replies: 107
Views: 29019

Re: Twin carbs

The problem may lie with the inlet manifold, some are very thin between the inlet tract and the counter bore for the mounting nut, so that the gasket may leak air into the inlet at small thottle opening when there is max. vacuum in the inlet. I have cured this in the past by removing the stud that i...
by justsuds
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Replies: 284
Views: 36299

Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION

It looks fantastic Chris, - particularly the roof - invisible repairs on such a large flat-ish panel shows great skill ! I have a set of +6 piston rings if you need a set.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Idle screw O ring
Replies: 4
Views: 2657

Re: Idle screw O ring

I've just checked on a couple of Webers that I have here on an engine, - there is one o ring on each of the idle screws.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Who to rebuld an engine
Replies: 11
Views: 3398

Re: Who to rebuld an engine

Will Dick is a good source of info, he has years ofexperience, - he will know what is compatable with what with regard to early v later engines.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Oil fill pipe removal from rear cover
Replies: 2
Views: 2033

Re: Oil fill pipe removal from rear cover

A bit of heat on the aluminium rear cover is generally enough to free it, - it doesn't need to be massively hot !
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: ALFASUD PETROL TANK
Replies: 3
Views: 2057

Re: ALFASUD PETROL TANK

pm sent, - thanks, John.
by justsuds
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: Sprint door cards. Window winders
Replies: 3
Views: 2037

Re: Sprint door cards. Window winders

I have some for a UK car of that age, - they are dark brown, - I've sent you a pm.
Thanks, John.
by justsuds
Wed May 31, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: Sprint door cards. Window winders
Replies: 3
Views: 2037

Re: Sprint door cards. Window winders

I have window winders, - what year or model are the door cards for ? - black or earlier brown ?

Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Wed May 17, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Series 1 ti's for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2490

Re: Series 1 ti's for sale

Go to page 9 of this section, about half way down, from september, the initial post is from Shrew, there are 3 pictures of the car, in the same condition now.
John.
by justsuds
Wed May 17, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Series 1 ti's for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2490

Series 1 ti's for sale

Anyone looking for a project or 3 ?? I spoke to a customer yesterday who has 3 series 1 ti projects that he needs to move on. He is looking to sell to one buyer rather than multiple buyers. One is complete, it has been off the road for a long time, very original, good interior, needs paint and some ...
by justsuds
Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Sprint Veloce at Mathewsons
Replies: 1
Views: 2105

Sprint Veloce at Mathewsons

Did anyone on here buy this on Saturday ? - cracking car, off the road since '92, 7200 miles only, - that was very, very likely genuine, but looked horrible, covered in muck, and not washed, there was some rust in the front wings, but otherwise very good, but would probably need a full paint, and im...
by justsuds
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Boxer inlet manifold studs
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Re: Boxer inlet manifold studs

To actually answer the question, - there is approx 16mm of thread in the head, plus the 60mm that you've measured projecting out of the head, the thread is standard M8 x 1.25.
Cheers,John.
by justsuds
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Boxer inlet manifold studs
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Re: Boxer inlet manifold studs

pm me your address Lauren and I'll send you a couple.
Cheers, John.
by justsuds
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Strikes
Replies: 6
Views: 2995

Re: Strikes

And we work up to 67 !! :?
by justsuds
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 125
Views: 48681

Re: my new purchase

Does it speak English ?
by justsuds
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: 156, 147, and GT
Topic: My 916 Spider
Replies: 132
Views: 23785

Re: My 916 Spider

Are the clips plastic ? - if so, I have a friend who is into 3D primting who, gived a sample, probably could reproduce them for you at a much better price than £5.50 each ! He's retired, and likes things like this to keep him busy, he's done a few bits for me for AOG on here for his Sprint Veloce pr...
by justsuds
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Stiff steering
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Stiff steering

I should .... but steel fabrication is my main business, and it keeps me busy, so a managable number of enquiries and orders of Sud bits is great, but there is no point in chasing business that I couldn't cope with, - I struggle at times now. I appreciate the business, and it is a pleasant distracti...
by justsuds
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Replies: 284
Views: 36299

Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION

I think Loo is right about the label, if for any reason it won't scan then thats it, finished, - they either don't have time, or can't be bothered ( more likely )to do anything further with it, but what happens to them, - do they just have a big skip ??? It is infuriating, you have my sympathy Chris...
by justsuds
Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Replies: 284
Views: 36299

Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION

Dilemma ! I'd go with green, - I do think that the early Sprints looked good in one colour. The black was a creeping thing, first the B post trims, then the window frames on the doors and the rear quarter window frames were done black too. What is easier to change if you don't like it, green ones to...
by justsuds
Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: PARTS FOR SALE
Topic: Sud rear screen seal
Replies: 2
Views: 2028

Re: Sud rear screen seal

I think this seal is the same size as a series 2 seal, but this has a lip running along the bottom edge that fitted under the top edge of the boot lid, - the series 3 boot lid was different to the series 2 in that it had a step along the top edge, and extra lights in it, so unique to series 3 booted...
by justsuds
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce
Replies: 30
Views: 9399

Re: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce

The only downside to the LPG is that the spare wheel makes the boot untidy as the tank is in the spare wheel well ! - and the rarety of LPG pumps at petrol stations, but I've a bulk tank at the workshop that the heating runs off, and I can fill the car from that, so for me, very convenient. The car ...
by justsuds
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce
Replies: 30
Views: 9399

Re: 2002 Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Veloce

Well, 12 months on, - mot time ..... and no problem ! I've done nearly 9000 miles in it, and it's still great, I had it converted to LPG, so cheap to run fuel wise, - about 7000 miles was when the conversion paid for it's self, and with something like 80% less Nox, and 30 % less co2 it's greener tha...