Alfa Romeo All-Alloy Twin Cam Companion: 1954-1994

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A

Abarth, Carlo, 99-100
Air conditioning, 17, 66
Air dam, front, 84
Air flow sensor, 177, 179
Air pumps, 17
Air temperature sensor, 150, 180
Aircraft engines, built by Alfa, 51-52
Alfa Digest (Internet), 26
Alfa models. See also Engine; Race cars
6C1500 Normale, 30
6C1750, 1, 33, 87
6C2300, 31, 33
6C2500, 31
8C2300, 1, 2, 10, 33, 87
Castagna, 97
8C2600, 87
8C2900, 2, 9, 31
Boticella, 245
8C2900B Spider, 245
101-series, 124-125
carburetors, 261
dash, 259
GT Junior, 102
inspection prior to purchase, 248
rear axle, 231
sumps, 116
transmission, 184-187
105-series
GT Junior, 102
Montreal, parts for, 94
rear axle, 231
sumps, 116
suspension, 207
transmission, 184-187
164, 22, 175, 178
164Q, 23
512, 209
750-series, 113-114
750 Competition Prototype, 114
dash, 259
transmission, 184
1600, 212
1750, 1, 5, 15, 61-62
brakes, 217-220
Duetto, 61
GT Veloce (GTV), 30, 31, 42-43
intake systems, 120
performance, 126
purchase of, 249
suspension, 206
1900, 47, 61
CSSZ, 98
SSZ, 97
2000, 1, 15, 50, 62, 124
brakes, 217-220
GT Veloce (GTV), 31
performance, 126
suspension, 206
2600, 1
2900, 1
AlfaSud, 25, 49
Alfetta (See Alfetta models)
America (Alfamatic), 18-19,109-110
Berlina (See Berlina)
Bertone Canguro, 92-93
Disco Volante, 1, 77
Duetto (See Duetto models)
Giulia (See Giulia models)
Giulietta (See Giulietta models)
Grand Prix, 209
GT (See GT models)
GTA models (See GTA models)
GTC, 88-89
GTV (See GTV models)
Junior (See Junior models)
Milano (See Milano models)
Montreal, 1, 13, 14, 93-95
naming of, 29-30, 33, 47
normale, 30, 38
onesy-twosy sedans, 5
OSI Scarabeo, 107-108
overview, 4-5, 31
P2 Grand Prix, 96
Quadrifoglio, 7
Quattroruote 4R, 30, 104, 106
RL Normale, 30
RM Normale, 30
Romeo van, 5
special edition models, 108-110
Spider (See Spider models)
Sprint (See Sprint models)
SZ Coda Tronca, 91-92, 98-99
Tipo 103, 49-50
Tipo 159, 209
Tipo B (P3), 1, 3, 30
transition models, 1959, 11
Veloce (See Veloce models)
Zagato, by (See Zagato)
Alfa Owner, The, 26, 27, 53, 78
Alfa Romeo Association (ARA), 26
Alfa Romeo Avio, 10, 11
Alfa Romeo Canada, 18
Alfa Romeo Distributors of North America (ARDONA), 22, 24
Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 70
Alfa Romeo International (ARI), 10, 11, 13, 18-22, 24-26, 74, 109
Alfa Romeo Owner's Bible, 178
Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC), 25-27, 226-227
Alfa Romeo Production Cars, 71
Alfa SpA, vii, 1-4, 11, 14, 25, 262-269
Alfa-Abarth, 90, 99-100
AlfaSud models, 25, 49
Alfetta models, 1, 7, 11, 31, 63-66
Alfamatic (America), 18-19,109-110
brakes, 213-214, 219-221
driveshaft, 66, 209, 210
engine (See Engine)
GT, 18, 31, 44-46
Mario Andretti GT, 46, 109
GTV, 17, 31
Montreal engines in, 126
restoration, selecting for, 247
rust, 45-46, 202
Spider, 18
Sport Sedan, 18, 64
steering, 214-215
suspension, 208-209, 213
transaxle (See Transaxle, Alfetta)
Turbodelta, 126
Type 159, 107
Type 160, 107
World Championship wins, 1950-1951, 1, 64
Alternator. See Generator/alternator
Andretti, Mario, 18, 46, 109
Autodelta Alfetta modification, 127

B

BAT cars, 89-90
Battery, 123, 133
Benson, Joe, 27, 164, 202
Berlina, 10, 11, 15, 17, 49-66
1750, 61-62
2000, 62
Alfetta, 63-66
Giulia, 50-61
1300 series, 56-57, 60, 61
1600S, 60, 61
Colli wagons, 59, 106-107
Nuova Super, 60-61
Super, 54-56, 58-61
TI, 50, 53, 54, 56-57, 61
TI Super, 57-58, 61
Giulietta, 47-49, 120, 154-155
Tipo 103, 49-50
Veloce, 48
Bertone, 5, 14, 30, 32, 33, 37, 76, 88-89
Canguro, 92-93
Montreal, 93-95
prototype Spider design, 67-69
Sprint Speciale, 89-92
Black, Don, 11, 13, 14, 20, 25, 226
Block, engine, 114-116
dismantling, 137-141
drilled passages, 116
racing modifications, 229-230
reassembly, 146-150
wet-sleeve design, 114-115
Body, 201. See also Chassis
Alfetta, 64
Colli wagons (See Colli station wagons)
Duetto, 79-80, 82, 83
Giulia
Berlinas, 50-52, 61-62
Nuova Super, 60
Spider, 71, 73, 74
Giulietta Sprint Zagato (SZ), 98
GT Junior, 102
inspection prior to purchase, 248-249
Junior Zagato, 105
Montreal, 94-95
restoration
cost of, 240
painting, 256-257
plastic repairs, 248-249, 255-256
process, 253-257
Spider, 84
Sprint, 34-39
Sprint Speciale, 91
Sprint Veloce Zagato (SVZ), 95-97
Tubolare Zagato (TZ), 100-101
Bosch electrical components, 122, 123, 149, 260, 261
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), 43, 175-182
anatomy of, 175-176
cold starts, 181-182
decel valve, 182
electronic control module (ECM) (See Electronic control module (ECM))
engine RPM, 181
grounds, 181
idle speed, 182
LH-Jetronic, 177-178
L-Jetronic fuel injection, 20, 84, 120-121, 175, 177-182
Motronic fuel injection, 175, 176, 177, 178, 182
oxygen sensor, 179
professional, repairs by, 182
sensors, 177, 179-181
system voltage, 181
throttle switch, 180
Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management, 176
Brake system, 212-214
Alfetta brakes, 214-215, 219-221
ATE brakes, 14, 213
bleeding, 223
disc brakes, 79, 212-213, 217-220
drum brakes
Giulietta and Giulia, 212,221-222
repair, 221-222
three-shoe, 53, 212
dual-boosters, 15
fluid, 217-219
hydraulic system leak check, 223
pad replacement
Alfetta, 220-221
Giulia, 1750, 2000 front brakes, 217-219
Giulia, 1750, 2000 rear brakes, 217-220
piston, freeing stuck, 222-223
racing modifications, 232
rebuild, 222-223, 239
vacuum booster, 213
Bumpers
over-riders, 17, 65
Spider, 84
Busso, Giuseppe, 1, 64-65, 70, 100, 263
Buying an Alfa for restoration,247-250

C

Cams/camshafts, 119
101-series, 124
750 Veloce, 123
cam-drive chains, 117
checking, 145
cover, removing, 130
followers, 132
installing, 146
removal, 131, 144
replacement, 132, 156
timing, 149
adjustment, 119, 149
idler sprocket assembly, 131, 132
marks, 131, 132
twin-spark engine, 128
valve clearances, 119
checking, 146
marking, 131, 144
Canada, sales in, 18, 21
Carburetors, 153-161. See also Solex carburetor; Weber carburetors
adjusting, 156-161
Dellorto, 110, 120
Duetto, 78, 79
leaking float, 154
restoration, 261
Shankle turbo option, 127
worn throttle-shaft bearingsurfaces, 154
Caribou Canvas, 258
Catalytic converters, 18, 65, 84
Chassis, 201-215. See also Brake system; Clutch assembly; Driveshaft; Rust; Suspension
differential, 210-211, 231
Chiti, Carlo, vii, 4, 25
Chrysler, 22, 25
Classic cars, 27-28
Clutch assembly, 209-210
double clutching, 184
installing, 151
racing modifications, 231
removal, 140
Cold-start fuel injector, 181-182
Cold-start solenoid, 172, 174
Collectible cars, 27-28
Colli station wagons, 59, 106-107
Colombo, Gioacchino, vii, 266, 267
Colucci, Ivo, 1, 100
Competition Advisory Service (CAS), 227-230
Connecting rods and caps, 138, 148
Convertible top, restoration of, 258
Coolant, 115
Coolant temperature sensor, 136, 150, 180, 181
Cooling, 120
Cooley, Joe, 18, 20
Crank pulley, 115
installing, 149, 150
removal, 135, 138, 139, 169
timing marks on, 149
Crankshaft, 115, 117
750-series, 123
checking, 139, 142-143
installing, 147, 148
regrinding, 139
removal, 141
TDC, 131, 132
Crossmembers, removal of, 134-135
Cylinders, 116. See also Head
cylinder head nuts, 137
installing, 148
liners, securing, 137
twin-spark engine, 128

D

Dash, restoration of, 259
Decel valve, 182
DeDion rear suspension, 7, 64, 196, 203-204, 208-209, 213
Dellorto two-dual side-draft carburetor, 110, 120
Dent, Joseph, 18, 20
Designers and engineers, vii, 1-4, 263-269
Differential, 210-211, 231
Disco Volante models, 1, 77
Distributor, 149
750 Veloce, 124
installing, 150
points, adjusting gap of, 122
removal, 136
Donuts. See Driveshaft
Driveshaft, 209, 210
donuts, 17, 66, 209, 210, 231,239, 248
racing modifications, 231
removal, 195
restoration, cost of, 239
Drivetrain
Giulia TI, 54
Giulietta Spider 101-series, 71-72
Duetto models, 5, 8, 14, 61, 76-80
carburetors, 155
dash, 259
performance, 126

E

Electrical systems, 122-123. See also Generator/alternator; Timing
ignition, 122, 230
racing modifications, 230
starter, 123, 124, 261
wiring, restoration of, 259
Electronic control module (ECM), 175, 177-181
engine RPM, 181
grounds, 181
sensors, 177-180
system voltage, 181
Emission controls, 17, 18, 43, 65, 84, 86, 113, 118, 175
Engine, 4-5, 29, 35, 46, 111-128
1.3-liter/1300, 39, 79, 82, 102,103, 126
1.6-liter/1600, 7, 60, 74, 79, 102, 105
2.0-liter/2000, 4-8, 32, 64, 65, 125, 126, 127
GTV, 43-44
intake systems, 120
SPICA fuel injection, 167,170, 173
wet sleeve block design, 115
3.0-liter Milano Verde, 21-22
4C1900, 87
6C1750, 29, 87
8C Monza, 87
8C2300, 87
8C2600, 87
101-series, 5, 69, 70-71, 81, 124-125
105-series, 125
750cc, 113-114
750-series, 5, 69, 70-71, 123
1750, 5, 16, 126
GTV, 42-43
SPICA fuel injection, 167,170, 173
advantages of twin cam, 112-113
Alfetta, 7, 46, 64, 65, 134
removal, 134
V-6 engine, 127
design, four-cylinder alloy engine, 113-123
Duetto, 82, 126
Giulia, 41, 50, 54, 56-58, 60, 72, 74, 81, 113, 125-126
carburetors, 126, 154, 155
electrics, 123
exhaust systems, 121
ignition, 122
intake systems, 120
oil filter, 120
Perkins diesel engine, 60
sumps, 116
timing mark, 123
Giulietta, 31, 48, 70-72, 126, 127
alternator, 123
camshafts, 119
carburetors, 154, 155, 261
electrics, 123
exhaust systems, 121
head, 117-118
ignition, 122
intake systems, 120
oil filter, 120
starter, 123
timing mark, 123, 149
Gran Sport, 87
GT, 87
GT Junior, 102, 103, 105
Henry 1912 Peugeot, 111
inspection prior to car purchase, 248
maintenance(See Engine maintenance)
Milano TS, 127-128
Montreal, 126
performance
comparison of, 126-127
racing modifications, 228-235
rebuild (See Engine rebuild)
removal, 133-135
single-cam, 29
Spider, 82, 83
Spider Junior, 79, 82
Sprint, 32-38, 38, 39
Tipo 103, 50
twin-plug, 38, 127-128
used parts, selecting, 88
V-6, 21, 23, 25, 63-64, 126
V-8, in Montreal, 93, 94, 126
Veloce, 123-126
electrics, 123
exhaust systems, 121
starter, 123
Engine control system, electronic, 127. See also Electronic control module (ECM)
Engine maintenance, 129-133
cleaning, 134, 135, 146, 252
painting, 252
racing modifications, 228-235
retiming, 132
tools for, 129
valve adjustment, 130-133
Engine numbers, 123
Engine rebuild, 135-150
breaking in rebuilt engine, 151
checks for, 141-143, 145
cost of, 239
dismantling of engine, 135-141, 144
professional rebuilder, use of,141, 145
reassembly of engine, 145-150
reinstalling engine, 151
removal of engine, 133-135
Engineers and designers, vii, 1-4, 263-269
Engine-speed sensor, 165
Exhaust system, 121
manifolds, 18, 134, 150, 151
oxygen sensor, 179
racing modifications, 230
removal, 195
Eye protection, 129

F

Fan, removal of, 232, 235
Fast-idle, 170, 174
Feeler gauge, 129
Fiat, vi, 20, 22, 23, 25, 262
Floor mats, 258
Flywheel, 209-210
installing, 148
racing modifications, 230
removal, 140
timing marks on, 149
Fuel injection, 79, 118. See also Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI); SPICA fuel injection
Fuel mixture, setting, 170-171, 173
Fuel pump, 17, 65, 167, 176, 178
750-series, 69, 123, 124
installation, 149
pump gap, 169-170, 174
removal, 136
restoration, 260
Fuel systems. See Carburetors; Fuel injection
Fusi, Luigi, 3, 70-71, 87, 88, 113, 265

G

Gandini, Marcello, 93
Gaskets, replacing, 142
Gearbox. See Transmission
General Motors, vi, 23
Generator/alternator, 115, 123, 136
installing, 150
racing modifications, 230
restoration, 260
Giugiaro, Giorgietta, 37
Giulia models, 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14
105-series, 14, 50, 53
1300, 56-57, 61
1300 Super, 60, 61
1600, 56-57
1600S, 60, 61
1750 compared, 61-62
Berlina, 27, 59-60
brakes, 212-213, 221-222
carburetors, 154, 155, 261
clutch, 210
Colli station wagons, 59, 106-107
driveshaft, 210
engine (See Engine)
fuel pump, 260
generator, 260
GT, 30, 36-40

GTA, 37-39
heaters in, 55-56
inspection prior to car purchase, 248-249
intake systems, 120
introduction of, 50-53
limited-slip differential, 211
model designations, 61, 88
naming of, 33
Nuova Super, 60-61
oil filter, 120
performance, 126
press reactions to, 54-56
rust, 202
Spider (See Spider models)
Sprint (See Sprint models)
SS, 92, 221
steering, 214
sumps, 116
Super, 14, 47, 53, 54-56, 58-61
brakes, 212
carburetors, 155
dash, 259
suspension, 40, 53, 73, 207-208
TI, 14, 50, 53, 54, 56-57, 61
brakes, 212
carburetors, 155
Super, 57-58, 61, 155
transmission, 40, 50, 72
Veloce (See Veloce models)
Giulietta models, 1, 4-6, 27, 109
101-series, refurbished, 14
Berlina (See Berlina)
brakes, 212, 221-222
camshafts, 119
carburetors, 154, 155, 261
clutch, 210
coupe (GT), 39
engine (See Engine)
generator, 260
heaters in, 55-56
inspection prior to purchase, 248-249
intake systems, 120
lightweight special, 35-36
naming of, 29, 33, 47
New Giulietta (1977), 7-8
Normale, 30
oil filter, 120
performance, 126
rods, 116
rust, 202
Spider (See Spider models)
Sportiva prototype, 76-77
SS, 221
steering, 214
suspension, 205-206
SVZ, 89
SZ, 221
TI, 48-49, 155
transmission, 184-187
Turbodelta, 108
unit body, 201
United States, imported to, 10
Veloce (See Veloce models)
Grounds, 151, 181
GT models, 11, 25, 29-30, 31, 87.See also Sprint models
Alfetta GT, 18, 31, 44-46, 109
Giulia Sprint GT, 30, 36-40
Giulietta coupe, 39
Junior models, 31, 102-105
GTA models
carburetors, 155
Corsa, 38
Giulia, 37-39
Junior, 38, 102, 104
Normale, 38
suspension, 206, 231
GTC model, 88-89
GTV models, 15, 17, 30, 31, 126
2.0-liter, 43-44
Turbodelta, 110
1750 GTV, 42-43
carburetors, 155
Giulia Sprint, 30, 31, 36-37, 41-42
Grand Prix, 110
GTV-6, 11, 19-20
Balocco, 110
fuel injection, 175
Maratona, 110
suspension, 209

H

Head, 117-118
checking, 145
dismantling, 144
Giulietta, 117-118
installing, 149-150
laminar flow, 127
racing modifications, 228-229, 234
reassembly, 145-146
removal, 136-137
Head bolts, torque of, 150
Head gasket, 118, 135
installation, 149
oil leaks at, 149
racing modifications, 229
Headliner, restoration of, 258
Heaters, 55-56
Hemmings Motor News, 250
History
2.0-liter engine, 4-8
1750, 5
Alfetta, 7
alloy fours, 4-6
designers and engineers, vii, 1-4, 263-269
Giulia, 5, 8
Giulietta and New Giulietta, 4-8
overview, vi-vii, 262
Satta Puliga, Orazio, cars of, 1-4
United States, Alfa in (See United States, Alfa in)
Hoffman, Max, 10, 12-14, 31, 48,70, 80
Hruska, Rudolf, vii, 1, 269

I

Idle speed bypass adjustment, 182
Idle speed control, 182
Idler sprocket, 148
Ignition, 122, 230. See also Timing
Ignition switch, 65
Injection pump, 135, 150
Injection timing, 123
Intake manifolds
decel valve, 182
installing, 150, 151
Intake systems, 120-121.See also Carburetors; Fuel injection
Interior
Alfetta, 66
Duetto, 78, 80
Giulia, 54-57, 61, 74
GT Junior, 102-103
inspection prior to purchase, 249
Montreal, 95
restoration
cost of, 240
process, 257-259
Spider, 74, 84
Sprint, 35, 39

J

Jafco turbo option, 127
Jano, Vittorio, vii, 111, 265-266
Junior models
GT, 31, 102-105
GTA, 102, 104
Spider, 79, 82, 102
Zagato, 13, 104-105

K

Kamm-Tail, 15, 80, 84, 98-99
Keith Martin's Sports Car Market, 250

L

La linea design, 45
Laminar flow head, 127
Limited-slip differential, 211, 231
Lubricant, transmission, 71-72, 187
Lucas electrics, 122, 123, 260, 261

M

Main bearings, 115-116, 135
101-series, 124
checking, 142-143
installing, 147-148
racing modifications, 230
removal, 140-141
replacement of inserts, 139
replacing, 142
Manuals, repair/owners/parts, 27-28, 88, 246
Maratona, GTV-6, 110
Marelli electrics, 93, 115, 123, 124,260, 261
Marking of parts, 138, 140
Master link, timing chain, 131, 132, 136, 149
Mericle, Dave, 14, 29, 51, 64-65, 70,107, 243
Merosi, Giuseppe, vii, 111, 264-265
Micrometer, 129, 142
Milano models, 7, 11, 20-22,127-128, 209
Montreal model, 1, 13, 14, 93-95
Motronic engine controls, 85
Mounts, engine, 134, 135, 150, 151

N

Newsletters, 26

O

Oil cooler adapter, 230
Oil filter, 120
installing, 150
racing modifications, 230
removal, 136
Oil pan, 128, 138, 230
Oil passages, 116, 117, 118
Oil pressure sensor, 136, 150
Oil pump, 116, 117
checking, 143
installation, 148-149
racing modifications, 230
twin-spark engine, 128
Oil seals, 117, 135, 148
Oil sump, 115
Oil temperature gauge, 115
Oilway plugs, checking, 142-143
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), 175
O-rings, head gasket, 118, 135
OSI Scarabeo, 107-108
Owners organizations, 25-27, 226-227
Oxygen sensor, 179

P

Painting
body, 256-257
engine, 252
Panhard rod, 232
Pininfarina, 33, 67-69, 70, 76-77,88, 102
Piston rings, 116, 135
installing, 148
replacement, 139, 142
Pistons, 116, 118, 123, 139
checking, 142
installing, 148
Plastic body repairs, 248-249, 255-256
Promiscua (Colli) wagons, 59,106-107

Q

Quadrifoglio model, 7
Quattroruote 4R model, 30, 104, 106

R

Race cars, vi, 4, 76
8C2300, 2
750 Competition Prototype, 114
Alfetta 160, 107
Alfetta Grand Prix, 3
Giulia Sprint GT, 39
Giulia TI Super, 4, 57-58
Giulietta, 35-36
GTA, 4, 14
GTA Junior, 102, 104
GTAm, 4
Manufacturer's Championship, 4
Sprint Speciale, 90
Tipo B, 1
Type 33, 4
World Championship Alfetta, 1, 64
Racing, 18, 225-235
commentary on performance modifications, 233-235
information sources, 226-227
modifications for, 228-232
block, 229-230
brakes, 232
clutch, 231
driveline, 231
electrics, 230
exhaust system, 230
head, 228-229
lightness, adding, 232
rear axle and differential, 231
suspension, 231-232
transmission, 231
Rack-and-pinion steering, 214-215
Radiator, 37, 120, 133-134
Rear axle, racing modifications, 231
Rear-wheel drive, 25, 49
Registers, serial number, 26
Reitz, Arturo, 10, 11, 13
Re-Originals, 258
Restoration, 237-250
accessories, 260-261
budget, 27, 239-241
fakes, overview of, 243-245
information resources, 245-246
motivation for, 241-242
originality as goal of, 242-243
price for restorable car, 250
rare Alfas, 247
selecting vehicle for, 247-249
shopping for restorable Alfa, 249-250
value of vehicle, 246
Restoration process, 251-261
body restoration, 253-257
disassembly, partial or total, 252
first steps, 251-253
parts cleaning, 252
parts identification, 252
repair vs. replacement, 252-253
storage requirements, 251-252
tools, 253
Ricambi roll bars, 231
Ricart, Wifredo, vii, 268
Rods, 116
750 Veloce, 124
bearings, 116, 135, 142
bolts and caps, removal of, 139
checking, 142
Roll bars, 231
Romeo, Nicola, 47, 262
Rust, 32, 45-46, 65, 201-203
inspection prior to purchase, 249
restoration of body, 254-255

S

Sales brochures, 245-246
Satta Puliga, Orazio, vii, 1-4, 51-53, 100, 263, 266, 268-269
Scaglione, Franco, 32, 33, 62, 89, 90
Seats, restoration of, 257-258.See also Interior
Shankle roll bars, 231
Shankle Sure-Start, 172
Shankle turbo option, 127
Shell Dentax, 71-72, 187
Side panels, restoration of, 258
Solex carburetor, 5, 30, 32, 40, 54, 56, 110, 125, 154-155
28PBIC, 154-155, 157
32BIC, 48, 120
32PAIAT, 155
35APAIG, 120, 155, 158
35PAIA, 155
C32PAIA-7, 120
adjusting, 156-158
replacement, 261
worn throttle-shaft bearingsurfaces, 154
Spark knock, 118
Spark plugs, 117-118
installing, 150
removal, 136
twin spark engine, 127-128
Speedometer cable, 134, 190, 195
SPICA fuel injection, 15, 20, 26-27, 61, 78, 120, 163-174, 176, 249
adjusting, 167-173
car won't start, 171-173
fuel mixture, setting,170-171, 173
pump gap, setting, 169-170, 174
quick tune-up, 171
anatomy of, 164-167
emission control performanceof, 164
engine removal and, 135
fuel filters, 167
fuel pumps, 17, 65, 167, 169-170,174, 260
injection pump, installing, 150
Jafco turbo option, 127
Montreal, use in, 93
replacement parts, availabilityof, 174
short and long links, 167
Spider 1750, 82-83
tools for, 168, 174
Spider models, 8, 15, 17, 19, 22, 25,67-86
8C2900B, 245
1750, 82-83
2000, 83
chronology, 80-86
Commemorative Edition, 23, 86, 110, 175, 178
Duetto, 76-80, 82, 83
fuel injection, 175, 178
Giulia, 72-76, 81-82
1600, 74
carburetors, 155
Veloce, 74, 82, 125-126, 756
Giulietta, 10-11, 13, 31, 32, 73, 80,88, 120
101-series, 70-72, 81
750-series, 62-71, 80
carburetors, 154, 155
prototypes, 67-69
rust, effect of, 201
Veloce, 81
?Graduate,? 20, 84-85
Junior, 79, 82, 102
Kamm-Tail, 15, 80, 84, 98-99
Niki Lauda, 109
overview, 72
price of, 250
Super Spider, 126
Veloce (See Veloce models)
Spoiler, 84
Sprint models, 29-46
1300, 39-40
ES30 Zagato, 45
Giulia, 30, 36
105-series GT, 40
1300, 31, 39
1600, 30, 31, 38
brakes, 212
carburetors, 155
GT, 14, 30, 31, 36-40
GTA, 37-39
GTV, 30, 31, 36-37, 41-42
Giulietta, 1, 10, 11, 13, 30-36, 120
101-series, 36
750-series, 34
carburetors, 154, 155
Speciale, 57, 70
Sprint Zagato (SZ), 98, 155, 221
Super Sprint Zagato (SSZ), 97, 98, 155
price of, 250
Speciale, 5, 89-92, 125, 155
styling of, 34-35
Veloce (See Veloce models)
Starter, 123, 124, 261
Steel, low-carbon, 17, 45
Steering, 203-204, 214-215
Giulia Spider, 73
oversteer, 204
rack-and-pinion, 214-215
understeer, 204
Stochiometry, 176
Sumps, 116, 123, 124, 230
Superleggera Touring, 67-69
Suspension, 101, 203-205.See also Steering; Transaxle
Ackerman, 204
Alfetta, 63-65, 208-209, 213
caster, 203
center of gravity (cg), 204
contact patch, 203
Duetto, 78
front, 206, 207, 231
Giulia, 40, 53, 73, 207-208
Giulietta, 205-206
Normale GTA, 38
polar movement, 205
racing modifications, 231-232
rear, 231-232(See also deDion rear suspension)
Alfetta, 208-209
deDion, 7, 17
Giulia, 207-208
Giulietta, 206
independent rear suspension, 73, 208-209, 231-232
roll center, 205
toe, 203-204
weight distribution, 204
Synthetex company, 25

T

Tachometer drive, 117
Tenney, Paul, 26, 226-227, 233-235
Thermostat cover and thermostat,136, 150
Thermostatic actuator, checking,172, 174
Throttle cable, 169
Throttle plates, checking, 172
Throttle switch, 180
Thrust bearing halves, 139
Timing, 146, 149, 150
fixed advance, 122
injection timing, 123
maximum advance, 123
SPICA fuel injection and, 168-169
top dead center (TDC), 122-123, 131, 132, 149
Timing belt, 135
Timing chain, 131, 132, 136, 148
cover gasket, 135
installing, 149
removal, 138, 139
Timing cover, 117, 136
installation, 149
removal, 139
timing marks on, 149
Tires, 78, 203-204
Tools, 129, 142, 146-147, 181, 253
SPICA fuel injection, to use with, 168, 174
torque wrench, 146-147
Torque measurement, 147
Touring of Milan, 89
Transaxle, Alfetta, 46, 64-66, 188
automatic, 18-19, 65, 66
brake repair and, 213
operation, 195
Transaxle, Alfetta, rebuild, 195-199
disassembly, 196-198
input shaft, 198
main shaft, 197-198
inspection, 198
pinion depth, setting, 199
preliminary steps, 195-196
reassembly, 198-199
input shaft, 198
main shaft, 198-199
removal, 195
Transmission, 183-188
101- and 105-series four-speed/five-speed transmissions, 184-187
gear shifting, 186-187
lubricant, 187
operation, 185-186
101-series, 71-72, 124
750-series four-speed, 184
automatic, 18-19, 21
five-speed, conversion to, 124
Giulia
five-speed, 40
Spider, 72
TI, 50
Giulietta Spider, 71-72
inspection prior to purchase, 248
installing, 151
lubricant, 71-72, 187
main shaft runout, checking, 193
racing modifications, 231
removal, 134-135, 190
second-gear synchonizer failure, 183-184
shifting, method of, 183, 184,186-187
synchronizers, operation of,184, 186
Transmission rebuild, 189-195
cost of, 239
disassembly, 191-192
layshaft, 193
main shaft, 192-193
inspection, 193-194
reassembly, 194-195
input shaft, 194
layshaft, 194
main shaft, 194-195
removal of transmission, 190
Trevisan, Bruno, vii, 267, 268
Turbo aftermarket modifications, 127
Turbodelta models, 108, 110, 126, 127
Tutte le Vetture Alfa Romeo dal 1910, 71

U

United States, Alfa in, 9-28, 48, 64
pre-World War II era, 9
post-World War II era, 9-10, 12
1955-1967 (glory years), 10-14
1968-1981 (SPICA era), 15-19
1982-2000 (final years in U.S.), 19-23
federal regulations, 15, 17, 82, 86, 113, 163-164, 175, 176
marketing failures, 24-25
overview, 11
special edition models, 109-110
Spiders
chronology, 80-86
introduction of, 69-70

V

Valve-lapping kit, 145
Valves, 118-120
101-series, 124
750-series, 123-124
adjustment, 120, 130-133, 146
checking, 145
clearances, 119
checking, 146
marking, 131, 144
guides, racing modifications of, 229
installing, 145-146
removal, 138, 144
replacement shims for, 146
spring pressure, 750 Veloce, 124
twin-spark engine, 128
variable valve timing, 128
Veloce models, 5, 11, 30, 35, 71.See also GTV models
101-series, 125
750E, 248
carburetors (See Weber carburetors)
engine (See Engine)
Giulia, 30, 90
Spider, 74, 75
Spider Veloce, 125-126
Giulietta, 30, 71
Berlina, 48
carburetors, 154
GT Veloce (See GTV models)
inspection prior to car purchase, 248
Marelli generator, 115
performance, 126
price of, 250
Spider, 11, 69, 70, 84
brakes, 221
Giulia, 74, 75, 125-126
Sprint, 32, 97
SVZ (Sprint Veloce Zagato),95-97
Veloce Mille Miglia, 109
Veloce Velocissima, 110
Vent windows, 71
Vettore, Ernesto, 18, 20, 22, 24, 44

W

Water pump, 117, 120, 149
Weber carburetors, 54, 57, 58, 60, 82, 90, 120-121, 176
40DCO, 120
40DCO3, 30, 120, 155-156
40DCOE, 11, 155-156
40DCOE32, 120
45DCOE racing modifications, 228
45DCOE14, 38
adjusting, 159-161
conversion to, 27, 61, 154, 261
DCOE, 123
on Giulia models, 40
on Veloce models, 5, 69, 124,125-126, 154, 156, 248, 261
Wheelbase, 101- and 750-series, 71, 81
Wheels, 37, 38, 84, 85, 203-204, 204
Wide-open-throttle (WOT), 169, 180
Wiring, restoration of, 259

Z

Zagato, 4, 5, 95-102
6C1500, 97
6C1750, 97
8C2300, 97
1900 CSSZ, 98
1900 SSZ, 97,98
ES30 Zagato Sprint, 45
Gran Sport Zagato, 10
Junior Zagato, 13, 104-105
P2 Grand Prix racer, 96
Quattroruote 4R, 30, 104, 105
SSZ (Super Sprint Zagato), 97, 98
SVZ (Sprint Veloce Zagato), 89, 95-97
SZ (Sprint Zagato), 98, 155, 221
SZ Coda Tronca, 91-92, 98-99
TI Super seats, 57
Tubolare Zagato (TZ), 30, 99
suspension, 231-232
TZ1, 101
TZ2, 101-102
Zagato, Ugo, 96-97
ZF automatic transaxle, 66
ZF limited-slip differential, 231
ZF worm and sector steering, 214
Zucchet, Luigi, 18