Embark on a diagnostic journey with me as we delve into the struggles of my blue Bertone. In this video, I conduct a fuel pressure test and injector performance analysis, uncovering issues with injectors one and four. New injectors are on the horizon, promising a revived Fiat. Watch the adventure unfold!
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Unveiling a Unique Abarth Tow Truck
Discover the incredible story of my unique Abarth-themed tow truck, a one-of-a-kind Italian automotive gem that’s as quirky as it is captivating. Uncover its mysterious history, explore its unconventional controls, and witness the thrilling ride in the accompanying YouTube video.
FIAT Spring Thing 2023
Are you a fan of Fiats or classic cars in general? If so, you won’t want to miss the Texas FIAT Spring Thing! In this annual event, all the Fiat clubs in Texas and surrounding states come together for a weekend of driving and camaraderie. But it’s not just Fiats that show up, the Alfas […]
Broken Exhaust Stud Repair
How do you get a manifold stud out that’s broken off inside the head? You try everything until something works 😅 Click the video below to watch me go through the process of fixing a broken exhaust manifold stud on the Blue Bertone.
What at first appears to be a bad bodge is in fact a clever kluge.
You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]
FIAT FreakOut Track Day 2022
We had a great mix of classic and modern cars. I had a blast, and the staff at MSR Houston was excellent! The Fiata was reliable and smooth.
FIAT Dyno Test | FreakOut Day 2 (part 1) | ChipBox vs Factory
On day 2 of Fiat FreakOut 2022 we headed to MSR Houston for a track day! I got to the track early for some dyno time.
Setting up a Brand New Carburetor.
A carb that has already been in service for decades has the benefit of being setup long ago, but brand new carbs are going to need an initial setup…
Center Lift Point on a 124 Spider
You can generally lift a stiff unibody car anywhere along its pinch welds so long as you use a pinch weld protector. Armed with this knowledge, you can…
Alfa 4C Ignition Coil install on Abarth 500
I like to encourage people to DIY, and replacing ignition coil packs is something anyone can do. It’s so easy, we did it in the parking lot at our monthly FIAT meet. To get at the coil packs, you have to first remove the engine cover. This will be different on other vehicles, but on […]