Picked up Gina last night. Brian from Carriage and Body Works in KC changed out the air filter to replace the aftermarket K&N's to go back to the OEM filter, changed a seal or 2, replaced the throttle stop on the SPICA fuel pump, adjusted the timing and fuel pump settings, fine tuned the fuel pump, replaced the fuel cutoff micro switch, and changed the oil. Now she starts right up and purrs at idle right at 900 like she was new. Also - the engine sound is a bit smoother with the original air filter and no more backfires at deceleration thanks to the fuel cutoff micro switch. Just a nice throaty growl at acceleration. Like they say, with an Alfa Romeo you buy an engine primarily with a car attached to it.
Spent about 1 1/2 hours talking about Alfas with Brian as he's been an Alfa mechanic and racer since the mid-70's. Great photos and stories.
Next up are a few more minor parts needed and ordered for the used air filter and the reinstall of the OEM coolant expansion tank.
Gina's New Look
Here's the old setup - K&N aftermarket filters
Look nice but don't work as well as the OEM that Alfa engineers designed
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