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AJ_Alfaman
Alfa Arna


Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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Location: South Africa

PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:51 pm    Post subject: Help Needed Desperately Reply with quote

Hi,

My name's AJ, im South African an today i purchased my first 33.
It's a 1984 1.5L.

I have 2 Giulietta's. The 33 is so different from them it's shocking.
Its a wonderful car, the body is in great condition, really looked after.

Im just a little worried about the mechanicals though.

I noticed a plume of black smoke from the exhaust and the coolant and oil warning lights are constantly on. (even after topping both)

Do i have anything to worry about?

I really need to learn about the car.

Any help would be appreciated.

Kind Regards
AJ
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paulhide
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Location: Oh Beautiful Billingham

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The coolant warning light may be coming on because the float in the coolant tank isn't floating. Try unscrewing it out of the tank, pushing the float up manually and seeing if the light then goes out.
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Eddie_W
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Joined: 08 Aug 2007
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Location: New Zealand

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Black smoke is usually over rich mixture probably due to the floats becoming saturated with fuel (if they are Dellorto carbs, with Webers it would be a leak in the brass float letting in fuel). It could also be a worn float needle assembly or grit under the seat. The idle would have a heavy slow beat to it's rhythm. Aheavy float will result in too high a fuel level in the floatbowl and this can be quickly checked by removing the air filter and looking down the rear barrels of the carbs with the engine running. If there is any fuel dripping fom the auxilary venturi( the small tube in the middle) then that is the area of problem.
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AJ_Alfaman
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Alot Guys

Really appreciate it
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