Weekend drive

Filled the tank and took the Alfa for a spin. A nice weekend drive.

1750 Weber settings

Engine capacity: 1779 cc
Weber model: 40 DCOE 32
Choke: 32
Auxiliary venturi: 4.5
Main jet: 130
Idle jet: 50F8
Emulsion tube: F9
Air corrector jet: 200
Accelerator pump jet: 35
Accelerator pump back bleed: 80
Needle valve: 150

More teething problems

After adjusting the timing, I drove the Alfa about 35 miles. The car continues to loosen up and run smoother, but little nagging issues keep cropping up. This time it's a small fluid leak from around the clutch master cylinder. Unfortunately, I'll have to repair it in another post!

New brake booster & shift knob

Finally! I found some time to work on the Alfa. 

First up, removing the old brake servo. It came out easily, with a minimum of fuss. Before:

Retaining clip:

For whatever reason, the nuts on the new booster used an odd UNC thread pitch. It took us awhile to find the right ones.

I installed the OMP shifter knob [an eBay find]. Unlike the tall Momo part, this one is reasonably sized and sits in a comfortable position.

Engine rebuild on YouTube

It's amazing how simple the Nord engine design is. A good engine rebuild video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM_dpA62HN8

More miles & brake servo

It's been awhile since my last update.

A couple of weeks ago, I took the car on a 40 mile drive. It was running beautifully, but the rear brakes started locking up as I was driving in traffic. From what I can gather, sticky [rear] brakes his is usually the result of a wonky brake booster, so I've ordered a new Lockheed unit from Alfaholics.

Spring drive and flat tire

I took the Alfa out for a long jog, yesterday. Now 313 miles since the rebuild. Unfortunately, I blew a tire on my way home (picked up a nail) -- but I did get some good pictures.

First run of 2019

It's finally spring in Canada. Yesterday, after spluttering to life, I gave the 105 it's inaugural drive. The car ran beautifully and it's now traveled ~230 miles since the engine was rebuilt. Everything is bedding in.

This was also an opportunity for my son to take his first drive in the car. He seemed impressed, but was worried about how he would learn to drive a manual transmission when he turned 16...

2019 planning

Happy New Year!

Upgrades and small projects:

• Stainless Steel exhaust (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/exhaust-systems/coupe/two-box-sport-system-with-race-developed-manifold-2/)
• Electric Fan Controller (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/cooling-system/electric-fan-thermostatic-controller-line-hose-version/)
• Heater Facia Panel (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/cooling-system/heater-facia-panel-gt-juniormontreal/)
• Over Mat Set (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/interior-trim/coupe/aat-set-standing-pedal-gt/)
• Boot Carpet Set (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/interior-trim/coupe/gt-boot-carpet-set/)