[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V10 #167

[Stacy Faught <onethumb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had this question once also, and it turns out that most of the L-Jet engines
actually never had a pointer, since it wasn't necessary.  I'm guessing that 
some of the engines over the years somehow acquired them, since they will
fit, but don't panic because you can't find yours....
I thought I had to be totally retarded if I couldn't find the stinkin' timing mark
pointer.  I must have spent 2 hours looking from the top and bottom of the
engine.  
Of course, I could actually be totally retarded, but that's not the point I'm trying
to make    :)

Stacy Faught
'87 Spider Quad
'78 Alfetta Sport Sedan


Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:41:22 -0400
From: "Dean W. Cains" 
Subject: Re:[alfa] The case of Missing Timing Pointer

Hi Guys:

I think you guys missed one very obvious point regarding Dennis' question 
about timing his '86 Spider. It's an '86 Spider, and the ignition is fired 
by crank sensors reading the flywheel. Thus, the ignition timing on an '86 
Spider is not adjustable, nor is it on any of the Bosch L-Jet or Motronic 
Spiders (at least with the stock ignition system).

And Dennis, I certainly give you extra credit for owning a Spider in 
Anchorage, Alaska.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 12:12 AM 6/18/2004, you wrote:
>From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
>Dennis Fisher
>Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 4:14 PM
>To: Alfa
>Subject: [alfa] The case of Missing Timing Pointer
>
>Hope some one can help...
>I have a 1986 Spider Quad, and I would like to set the timing, but the
>pointer seems to be missing. The marks are visible on the crank pulley but
>no pointer to line up with.
>I realize its a bit difficult to see, but I have searched and searched to no
>avail. Is the pointer removable?
> From my understanding the pointer is attached to the water pump, is it
>possible that I have an aftermarket pump with no pointer? Any clues would be
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Cheers,
>Dennis Fisher
>Anchorage, Alaska
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