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Ace Mechanic, MT

U.S.

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Expertise

Post war Alfa-Romeo sold in the USA. 1958 on FIATs sold in the USA. Cannot answer questions on vehicles outside of the USA.

Experience in the area

Dealership mechanic on both marques. Plus many factory schools.

Publications

Was on allexperts for Alfa-Romeo in the past.

Education/Credentials

taught fuel injection for awhile

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Joe Sartori	06/13/11	10	10	10	Ace Mechanic, MT has been great. He .....
Edy	05/03/11	10	10	10	This gentleman took the time twice to .....
Julian	01/03/11	10	10	10	Thanks for the tip. :)
Julian	12/01/10	10	10	10
bill	06/07/10	10	10	10	thanks again regards bill

Recent Answers from Ace Mechanic, MT

2012-02-03 MGB Radiator refill:

There is a plug on top of the thermostat housing. It will be difficult to unscrew because of time and corrosion. You undo it counterclockwise. Once the plug is open, you may fill from the expansion tank

2011-06-13 Still ruff:

Use 8mm ignition wires from MSD or Belkin. That will eliminate the troublesome reistor plug contacts on the factory ignition wires. Then get rid of every leaking vacuun hose before thinking about expensive

2011-06-03 Correct plug gap & options?:

It would appear that the vehicle has been poorly maintained. Plug gap should be 0.030" to 0.035". It comes with a very reliable electronic ignition. The engine is an all aluminum SOHC with enough horsepower

2011-05-25 Vintage Cars Weight:

There are two stated weights for motor vehicles. Dry weight and curb weight. Dry weight is without any fluids of any kind. Curb weight is with all fluids except for a half tank of gas. If you are

2011-05-01 Avanti:

I would like to know why you think a knowledgeable FIAT/Alfa Romeo mechanic would know about the Avanti. I was 24 when Studebaker introduced yet another Raymond Loewy design (the Avanti) in 1962. Many

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