77 Fiat 124 Restoration Project

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mfusaro

Re: 77 Fiat 124 Restoration Project

Post by mfusaro »

Checked the EGR valve today and sure enough, it's plugged. I took the time out to make a better plug for it since the old one was made out of foil.

After all the work I've done, still seems like I've got a bit of a misfire problem. I changed the plugs and the wire. Did a compression check. I check the distributor cap, rotor and points and they seemed to be in good shape. I also hooked up a timing light and adjusted the timing. Still keep getting a misfire...

Hooked up a vacuum gauge. Vacuum seems to be good but the needle fluctuates rapidly at about 1 in pressure. My research on the internet tells me that this is a possible ignition problem. I have my doubts about that since everything seems to be working fine. I though maybe the valves need to be adjusted but this engine requires a special tool and shims to adjust the valves. I ordered some gaskets and as soon as the come in I'll check the valves.
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Your car is a: 1973 124 Spider 2.0FI
Location: Lompoc, Ca USA

Re: 77 Fiat 124 Restoration Project

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I would run a compression check on the cylinders and report back with your readings.
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rodman

Re: 77 Fiat 124 Restoration Project

Post by rodman »

mfusaro wrote:
124JOE wrote:i have a 32adfa for sale "i bought a 32/36dfev for $200"
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hope this helps
What are you asking for the 32 ADFA?
i could make this
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