'68 124 in Oakland, CA

[TeamRosdil]

Hi All,

I've been reading the boards for the past 6 months or so but thought i should properly introduce myself and my car. I recently took a '68 124 off my brothers hands and am slowly making upgrades. My initial focus was cosmetic but i'm getting into the engine compartment now. I put an electronic ignition (fireball 3000) a new coil, and a few other odds and ends in. Despite my desire to know everything i actually know very little about this car. Unfortunately i was inside watching tv while my dad and brother worked on it as a kid. Now i have some learning to do without much of a support system. I'm hoping i can lean on the forum to help me fix this ride up and make it run like new.

Hopefully you won't mind me asking a question in my intro as i'm not really sure where to start. I've put the electronic ignition in and messed with the timing and idle but i don't feel like i have it dialed in. Prior to 6 months ago i had never adjusted an idle or timing. With the electronic ignition and the fact that the electric trigger sensor being on an adjustable mount, should i expect the timing to match with 10degree marks on the engine? It runs so rough at that point i feel like i have to just make a best estimate on where to put the timing so that it runs better at speed. I'll gladly repost in the engine section, but thought i would start here.

Thanks,
Peter

[RRoller123]

Welcome aboard! You will find plenty of knowledgeable and friendly people here.

Here is a thread on how to post pictures to the forum:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21014

And here is a great picture-posting thread edited by SLOSpider:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 12&t=23084


Pete

[TeamRosdil]

Here is an attempt to load some pictures of the car.

[RRoller123]

Cool, it worked. What is that amp on the firewall?

[TeamRosdil]

That's the electronic ignition control module.

[vandor]

Always nice to see an early Spider! Looks to be in great shape.

[TeamRosdil]

Thanks, I looked over your restoration pages. Sure makes me feel like i have alot to do . Great work!

[rocky]

Nice looking car. I lived in Oakland for many years and have recently moved to Walnut Creek. I still work in Oakland and drive my Spider to work at least once a week, usually on Fridays. I have the same ignition on my Spider. Makes starting a lot easier. Welcome to the board.

Greg
'77 Spider