5/9/08
Cleaning 330 Valve train
One of the projects I worked on this week was Art Suckewer's 330 engine
by cleaning up some of the engine pieces. I'm constantly reminded by
François that this is not a restoration, so I degreased the
throttle linkage, cleaned up some of the surface rust and greased the
bearings so there would be no binding. If it were a restoration, the
throttle linkage would be marked for positions of the linkages and
spacers, sand blasted, and sent out for black oxide coating. The
linkage tips would be nickel or white cad plated, and the throttle
stands would be cleaned and painted wrinkle black. Three finishes for
one throttle linkage!
The interior piece got a lot more attention, with a thorough cleaning
and inspection. All the roller followers were in good shape and showed
no signs of excessive wear. The rocker tips, however were a different
story. They'll all have to be removed and probably all replaced. A lot
of them had worn sharp edges and chipped surfaces from wear against the
valve stems.
As I cleaned some more engine parts, I found this inscription on the
flywheel timing cover from a previous owner. It reminded me how special
these cars are to their owners. Like a boy scratching his name on his
favorite toy, Roy made his mark on this Ferrari. I found this very
endearing!
Just a reminder, I'm looking for a
new Vintage Ferrari Project. If you have, or know of a restoration
project, please let me know. It would be great to restore another car
on this website! My E-mail.
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