[alfa] Re: alfa] Re: AROC-OR Spica tips, Spider vs sedans

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi John:

I'll bet my '74 Spider than Ron meant the tow vehicle was getting 
10mpg.  Not to worry, as I'll also bet his Spica setup needs help, as so 
many do, so your tips will eventually get some use.  FWIW, the AROO Spica 
page views fine on my PC, too.

Regards,

Dean


At 11:54 PM 7/30/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 18:19:36 -0600
> From: "John S." <roadtrip999@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Re: AROC-OR Spica tips, Spider vs sedans
>
> Ron -
> If you're getting 10 mpg, there's something wrong besides the tune, I think.
> First thing I'd check is the Thermostatic Actuator. It sounds like it may
> have leaked to the point that it's never leaning the cold running mixture
> after the engine is warm. This may (or may not) cause the idle speed to be
> elevated.
>
> Things (and in your case, probably a combination of things) that could cause
> bad fuel mileage:
>
> 1. Bad TA
> 2. Stuck Cold Start Solenoid
> 3. Injection pump timed incorrectly
> 4. Running mixture set way overrich
> 5. Ignition timing incorrect
> 6. Ignition components worn
>
> Gas mileage normally 25-27 mpg. A drop of 4-7 may indicate actuator failure.
> 18-22 mpg may indicate pump timing is 180 deg out.
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