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  Topic: In my village (central Italy)
mg907

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PostForum: Spotted A boxer Alfa   Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:41 pm   Subject: In my village (central Italy)
Yes John,
it seems strange even to me but original Pandas seem unbelievably hard to die, there are millions of them still around, even if the last one
was produced almost 15 year ago.

@eagle3: I' ...
  Topic: In my village (central Italy)
mg907

Replies: 3
Views: 2452

PostForum: Spotted A boxer Alfa   Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:39 am   Subject: In my village (central Italy)
Here another 33, in bad shape, found in my village. On the back an old and quite rusted Alfetta

https://goo.gl/photos/NRjFs1xZpivPmTit7
  Topic: In Ticino (Switzerland)
mg907

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PostForum: Spotted A boxer Alfa   Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:36 am   Subject: In Ticino (Switzerland)
Increasingly unusual to find a 33 here in Italy but quite impossible in Switzerland roads. The nice 33 SW in the picture is parked near a service station in Ticino, not far from the Italian border.
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  Topic: Formula Alfa Boxer
mg907

Replies: 3
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PostForum: General   Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:54 pm   Subject: Formula Alfa Boxer
Interesting.

I wonder if any of the cars survive?

I read that 50 of those cars were built by Alfa Romeo, so I suppose it is unlikely that all have been destroyed.

Mario

As an answer to joh ...
  Topic: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33
mg907

Replies: 8
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:51 pm   Subject: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33
Hi BigAl,
I tried as in the (very good) manual you linked
but last time I was not able to find good leverage points
or get enough time with hammering the hub,
may be it is easy and I was I bit i ...
  Topic: The easiest way to replace cv boots
mg907

Replies: 8
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 10:41 am   Subject: The easiest way to replace cv boots
@john

Honestly I not a fan of stretch boots as well but I noticed that a lot of mechanics here have started to install them (they do not use a cone, they have a pneumatic tool). I let you know if t ...
  Topic: The easiest way to replace cv boots
mg907

Replies: 8
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 9:14 pm   Subject: The easiest way to replace cv boots
Dear all,
here is a description of how I replaced outer cv boot without removing the cv joint from the axle.
It's not a difficult job, the only thing that may go wrong is the hub nut or or the alle ...
  Topic: Detonation troubleshooting
mg907

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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:41 am   Subject: Detonation troubleshooting
Thanks for your clarification!

I was only wondering if you where struggling against any (approximate) trigonometric formula like:

sin(AdvanceDeegre)*FlywheelRadius


Smile

Mario

(anyway, ...
  Topic: Detonation troubleshooting
mg907

Replies: 48
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:48 pm   Subject: Detonation troubleshooting
Hi
in my 33 the static advance is set at the correspondence of the I mark on the flywheel ...

https://picasaweb.google.com/110916262030376023265/33?authkey=Gv1sRgCI7_tP6byfz15QE#59456658692367843 ...
  Topic: Engine failure cause
mg907

Replies: 2
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:09 pm   Subject: Re: Engine failure cause
I read several car magazine articles about the weak work organization in the Pomigliano D'Arco Alfa Romeo factory and about the reorganization made by Fiat when they became the factory owner.
It shou ...
  Topic: How does the handbrake lever rod attach to the button?
mg907

Replies: 3
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:44 am   Subject: How does the handbrake lever rod attach to the button?
Hi I had a similar issue, and I solved with a stain welding between the button and the rod. But it was not easy. First I had to make a hole in the center of the button, and I passed the rod through it ...
  Topic: Distributor stuck in the block
mg907

Replies: 14
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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:13 am   Subject: Distributor stuck in the block
Just for reference here are the pics of:

the II mark (advance at 4K rpm):

https://picasaweb.google.com/110916262030376023265/33?authkey=Gv1sRgCI7_tP6byfz15QE#5945665788395722562

The I mark (a ...
  Topic: Distributor stuck in the block
mg907

Replies: 14
Views: 11108

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:29 pm   Subject: Distributor stuck in the block
Hi Kev,
Assuming your engine is a 8V one equipped with a bosch distributor,
turning the engine by hand, you should be able to reach the following situation:

1) The distributor rotor is position ...
  Topic: Ignition module replacement
mg907

Replies: 0
Views: 1837

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:48 pm   Subject: Ignition module replacement
My 33 is equipped with a Bosch 0 221 122 451 coil and with a Bosch 1 227 022 031 ignition module mounted at the side of the distributor.

According the Bosch catalog, the module is not available an ...
  Topic: 2013 to do list
mg907

Replies: 8
Views: 2594

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:17 pm   Subject: 2013 to do list
I worked a lot in 2012 on my 33 so there aren't many things left to do. Anyway here are my new year resolutions...

1) Change the oil (although the LPG cause the oil to look like just filled from th ...
  Topic: MSD 6A system arrived!
mg907

Replies: 27
Views: 8928

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:45 am   Subject: MSD 6A system arrived!
Hi Brit,
an octane number list follows (basic font wikipedia):

hexadecane < -30
n-octane -10
n-heptane 0
diesel 15–25
2-metileptano 23
n-hexane 25
2-metylhexane 44
Hydrogen 130 ...
  Topic: MSD 6A system arrived!
mg907

Replies: 27
Views: 8928

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:17 am   Subject: MSD 6A system arrived!
I've heard that projected electrode plugs like BP8ES should not be used because their spark is too close to the cylinder top surface.
Is it definitely true?
I'm currently using BR8ES, they work real ...
  Topic: 1.6 145 engine into 33 imola
mg907

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Views: 6828

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 1:03 pm   Subject: 1.6 145 engine into 33 imola
Thank you Keith,
unfortunately my 33 is equipped with distributor and electronic ignition while the last boxers actually have static coils in place of the dizzy.

My question was due to the fact t ...
  Topic: 1.6 145 engine into 33 imola
mg907

Replies: 16
Views: 6828

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:33 am   Subject: 1.6 145 engine into 33 imola
I'd like to take advantage of this post for asking a question related to the argument: I've always been wondering if it is possible
to convert a EFI boxer engine, like the 1.3/1.6 ones mounted on th ...
  Topic: Formula Alfa Boxer
mg907

Replies: 3
Views: 5795

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:36 pm   Subject: Formula Alfa Boxer
Interesting.

I wonder if any of the cars survive?

I read that 50 of those cars were built by Alfa Romeo, so I suppose it is unlikely that all have been destroyed.

Mario
  Topic: Formula Alfa Boxer
mg907

Replies: 3
Views: 5795

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:26 pm   Subject: Formula Alfa Boxer
Hello all,
while reading old car magazines I found an interesting article speaking about a project that Alfa Romeo developed in the middle
of the eighties with the aim to provide to the enthusiastic ...
  Topic: Crankshaft pulley removal
mg907

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PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:34 pm   Subject: Re: Crankshaft pulley removal
I really do not understand how that tool could work. Has it to be mounted from under the car between engine and gearbox? It seems only a \_/ shaped metal bar.
Even if the code seems the right one ( ...
  Topic: Idling fast when hot! Dellorto carbs
mg907

Replies: 13
Views: 3486

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:59 pm   Subject: Re: Idling fast when hot! Dellorto carbs
Hi,
If you can find a bit of solace with that I can tell you I've more or less the same behaviour with Weber Carbs Smile
And in addition, reading the Alfa 33 road test on a 22 year old Italian car mag ...
  Topic: Hissing/shhhhh sound in 3rd and 5th gear
mg907

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Views: 9636

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:20 am   Subject: Re: Hissing/shhhhh sound in 3rd and 5th gear
My suggestion is:

Discard the mixed oil from your box and replace it with any gear oil that is compliant to the following specifications: SAE 80W90 API GL5 EP (Extreme Pressure) .

For example I ...
  Topic: My 33's good vibrations
mg907

Replies: 38
Views: 18942

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:10 pm   Subject: My 33's good vibrations
First of all thank to everyone of you for your suggestions!

I was finally able to find a new set of spark plug cables from a local electrical spare parts dealer.
I payed 19 euros for them, quite ...
 
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