Warning Plate with Tuning Specifications

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Warning Plate with Tuning Specifications

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.129

Description

The image displays a warning label detailing the ignition order starting with "1 3 6 8 4 2 7 5". It specifies mechanical adjustments: the clearance between cams and valves should be 0.45 to 0.50 mm/m; the spark plug gap must be about 0.4 mm/m, checked every 2000 km; and distributor contact detachment should be around 0.35 mm/m.

Use

A plaque to advise anyone tuning the engine what the specifications are for that particular engine.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, Alfa Romeo

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Dimensions

Height

6.1 cm

Width

12.9 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB14

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent