Since my last post, I learned that the equipment used in the 2600 SZ became standard on 1750 GTVs and Berlinas (105 cars) from '69 onward. Googling for the...
I found two different pics of this alternator on the web. One at: http://spitline.com/scheda.asp?id=6104 but this will not mount up in place of the factory ...
Ruedi, I was surprised to learn the Marelli distributors were much more common on the 2600 Sprints and Spiders than the Bosch units. In general, Marelli was...
Does anyone know of a source of reasonably priced rotors for the Marelli S93A (standard, dual point) distributor? I mean the correct rotor. Some sources are...
Hi Tom, OK Parts in Germany lists the rotor (with picture) for EUR 30.17 (including VAT) here: http://www.okparts.net/english/detail_engl.php? increment=1658 ...
dual points are not about less maintenance but only higher reving capabilty ("point bounce")imo a well cared for points distributor is perhaps less problematic...
Lock, I think it depends where you live as to whether the cars were fitted with Marelli or Bosch. Most English Sprints were fitted with Bosch distributors ...
FYI: There are several (6 in total) 2600 Sprints for sale at auction in Italy: http://www.luzzago.com/index.asp?a=cars&marca=10 (You may want to filter the...
FYI: In order to prevent further spamming, I changed brunoregrat's posting privileges so that his posts need to be allowed or rejected by the moderators....
Hi, I have a 1965 Alfa Spider 2600...When the engine heats up...The carb linkage sticks and a dangerous situation occurs...I turn off the ignition or the high...
Steve, You probably need to systematically check and lubricate all parts from the throttle pedal to the carbs. The problem could be something silly like a...
Steve (and Ruedi) - the throttle sticking when the engine (and the intake manifold) heat up is a common problem I've seen before. As the engine heats up, the...
Thanks for the info Ruedi...I'll try to lube thoroughly...but I have done that before ...and subsequently had the solex carbs rebuilt...there's no problem...
Doug, It sounds like you know exactly what the problem is ...not being a mechanic...I need to know how to follow your directions about "loosening one of the...
Steve - the control rod (about 12-14" long and about 1/2" diameter) that I refer to is the rod that has about 4 short arms that are slipped on to it and it is...
Doug's solution sounds right. It also highlights the fact that there are supposed to be thin washers between the outer sides of the manifold flanges and the...
Lock - You are right about the washers and the new grease....I had the problem when I first got my car running and on the road for the first time in 10 years....
Darn, I never noticed this grease fitting... It must have been forgotten on many lube jobs. Ruedi ... diameter) that I ... on to it and ... manifold. The rod ...
after 11 years of ownership but practically never running, i seem to have come to the stage of commencing the much awaited restoration of my 1960 spider 2000. ...
My favorite suppliers for rubber parts are (I have no affiliation, etc.): OK Parts in Germany: http://www.okparts.net/english Häckner in Germany (web site in...
Ruedi, Thanks for the excellent links ! Anyone have a proper gas tank for the 63 Alfa 2600 Touring Spider. Will consider, new, used, and poor condition ..... ...
I tried contacting the seller asking for some parts I need and got no response, let me know if someone has better luck. Henry ... From: Ruedi Aschwanden To:...
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