[alfa] rough idle/no start resolved

[Andrew Fischer <amf26@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A while back I posted this problem with my 72 GTV.......

"This is concerning what I believe to be a fuel problem on my 72 GTV
2000.  I thought I would ask for opinions here before I ripped into the
fuel injection when I really didn't need to.  Anyway,  the car had been
running rough, but only at low idle speeds, for about 2 weeks.  It
would frequently stall at stop signs or traffic lights.  But once I got
over approximately 1500 rpm, it ran fine.  On the highway the other
day, it seemed as if the fuel supply cut out completely.  Luckily, I
coasted to a safe stop and had the car towed home.  My immediate
thought was the fuel pump.  However, when I advance the key one step, I
can still hear the pump running.  But, the pump seems to run at a
higher speed and I can't hear the fuel being sucked through.  I have
not detected any gas leaks, on the pump, hoses, or near the injectors,
although my wife with her super sensitive nose, constantly complains of
gas odors.  Is there a fault in the pump, a hose leak, or is this and
injection problem.  Any comments are appreciated.  Thanks!"

........it turns out that the rotor "exploded".  The distributor cap 
and rotor were replaced.   I also changed the front fuel filter, which 
was pretty dirty.   Minor tuning adjustments to the fuel injection were 
made, but were not necessary.

Thanks for all for suggestions and comments.

Andy
72 GTV
Pacific Grove, CA
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