General New to FIATs... and X1/9s... A few questions

[Bearzah]

Hi all. I've come to learn the best resources out there are these forums. I have a 1st gen rx7 (converted to forced induction :slayer and a similar forum has helped MANY times.

I've recently come into possession of a 1980 X1/9 with 94k miles on it. It's quite a project getting it going again as it's been SITTING FOR 16 YEARS!!!! Needless to say, the fuel system is taking a lot of my time and energy. :bang:

To start, what are the cylinder numbers in correspondence to the firing order? Does it follow the usual convention of cylinder #1 closest to the timing belt and #4 farthest? And is the timing set off the #4 plug lead as other Fiats?

And yes... I've spend a lot of time searching the forums, but, the closest I could find was a 2002 Punto cylinder order... hmmm... completely different car. I will have more questions... just starting it off easy.

 

[ladaspeed]

Hi there - the timing is set off number 4 cylinder - as I once found out the hard way!

 

[jimbro1000]

Firing order is exactly the same as other 4-cylinder fiats so there should be no surprises there.

If you look on the side of the cylinder head it even has the firing order cast into it...

 

[Bearzah]

Yeah, the firing order was the issue. After straightening up the plug wires she fired right up.

i now need to get the engine temp and fuel gauge working. I think the fuel gauge just needs a better cleaning to get the fuel varnish and corrosion off all the connections.

I'm at a lost with the temp gauge. I'm hoping it's just a dirty connection at the sending unit.... anyone know where the sending unit is?

Thanks

 

[jimbro1000]

The temp sender is on the thermostat housing from memory (feeling very vague here).

There is a oil pressure switch on the head and an oil pressure sender on the block (rather obvious as it is much bigger). Other than that I don't remember any other senders on the engine.

 

[Tonyturbo]

There is also one on the radiator but it may just be used to kick in the Cooling fans.

There is a lot of information on the X19 owners club website. I have been a member for over 11 years and all my issues have always been sorted.

Good luck,

Tony. :slayer:

 

[jimbro1000]

The one on the radiator is - as stated - just for the radiator fan.