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by Pied-Noir
Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: FACET FUEL PUMP 476087
Replies: 11
Views: 7438

Re: FACET FUEL PUMP 476087

Thank you all for having taken the time to respond and offer recommendations. My question has been answered. As it stands now, I'm going to purchase the low pressure FACET # 477060 and use it all the time to supplement the mechanical one. Going the way DWR46 is recommending is the right way to go ab...
by Pied-Noir
Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: FACET FUEL PUMP 476087
Replies: 11
Views: 7438

FACET FUEL PUMP 476087

Greetings folks, I know there's a ton of literature on the subject of the FACET fuel pump and I've read everything on the subject; however what I was looking for is a specific answer to the puzzle. After having rebuilt both fuel filters/pressure regulators and the fuel pump with the new types of dia...
by Pied-Noir
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: dual point timing, 330 with S85 Dist.
Replies: 12
Views: 11733

Re: dual point timing, 330 with S85 Dist.

<t>Since I wasn't planning on racing at Le Mans, I used a very simplified version of a timing machine. Basic? Quite so, but it served my purpose and works quite well. The protractor was the right size and came out of my old drafting kit. The pointer is an old rotor with a sharpened paper clip. <br/>...
by Pied-Noir
Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The 330 GT S1 and the 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
Replies: 0
Views: 8327

The 330 GT S1 and the 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

Here's an interesting article on the development of the 66 TORONADO. That says a lot about the 300 GT S1, design, phylosophy etc... The key word here is "inspiration". http://www.deansgarage.com/2013/1966-oldsmobile-toronado-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1966-oldsmobile-tor...
by Pied-Noir
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9920

Re: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS

Hi Yves, I don't know if I can offer you any words of wisdom, but you're not the only one with SI 330 Brake issues. I had a SI car that sat at my shop for nearly a year while I chased down M/C problems. I miraculously found a replacement cylinder to replace one that had a slight distortion in the s...
by Pied-Noir
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9920

Re: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS// UPDATE

Well here goes . Had the M/C checked by the folks (Upland, Calif.) who sleeved it in S/S back in 2007. The verdict was that it was fine (bore at 1.005) and that it did not need to be re-sleeved and needed a good honing. That said and done, the M/C was reassembled with 1.014 donuts (bought 20 to get ...
by Pied-Noir
Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:39 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1
Replies: 7
Views: 7635

Re: Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1

Thank you ALL for your help.

I've ordered Loctite 518 and some new washers are on their way.
In the mean time I have to use up the gas in the tank and the weather is fantastic. Tough duty.

Thank you

Yves
by Pied-Noir
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1
Replies: 7
Views: 7635

Re: Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1

Thanks for the responses. Right now the tank is 3/4 full so I guess I'd better drive the 330 around before I yank the fuel pickup tube. Have to get some more washers because the current ones don't have any life left in them and I don't want to re-re-re-re-do this job. John, I'll try anything to stop...
by Pied-Noir
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1
Replies: 7
Views: 7635

Fuel Pickup Tube, 330 S-1

Well here goes, I had to fix a badly cracked fuel pickup tube that connects the fuel tank to the fuel system (TAV.40). In the process I've had to replace the 2 copper washers with new ones. The new ones came from a couple of Ferrari parts purveyors and in both instances, I received copper washers th...
by Pied-Noir
Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9920

Re: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS

UPDATE. Finally removed the M/C and took it apart. The cylinder's Stainless Steel sleeve I.D. is 1.002 inch all the way through and no low spots. I then measured the donuts that were installed 2 years ago and these are the O.Ds for the four donuts; 1.001, 1.001, 1.002 and 1.004, no wonder I have a l...
by Pied-Noir
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: SI 330 Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 11950

Re: SI 330 Brake Master Cylinder

Tom, On my S1- 6087 delivered in 06/64, it's 1 inch all the way through. It's difficult to get the pedal to feel rock hard. When it does, it'll stay rock hard with very acceptable pedal travel but next morning the pedal travel has increased and the action feels spongy. However, there are no leaks an...
by Pied-Noir
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9920

Re: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS

Thank you for taking the time to respond, Tim, Just like you, I"ve had cars which have gone the 30+ years on the M/C without ever leaking. That's why I was wondering if the donuts are now made from some cheap junk material and folks are having issues! Tom, I've made calls to the usual suspects regar...
by Pied-Noir
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9920

330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS

I had my M/C resleeved in SS by a reputable outfit here in SoCal almost 2 years ago and the M/C is now leaking. The culprit is the donut at the push-rod opening. Of course, it could be that the opening is flared but that I'll check when I pull out the M/C. The donuts were sourced from one of the usu...
by Pied-Noir
Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: brake issue
Replies: 16
Views: 16328

Re: brake issue

Hi Guys, All these problems are very famiiar to me, and I've had some kind of issue similar to what you're all describing one way or another. Stainless steel sleeves are the way to go, but Brass is easier to machine so a lot of rebuilders use the softer material. I've also been trying to learn how ...
by Pied-Noir
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: brake issue
Replies: 16
Views: 16328

Re: brake issue

Everybody here is providing good suggestions to help this gentleman sort out his brake problems. However, one item should be addressed. The cylinder found on some cars mounted on the front of the chassis in NOT an "equalizer". It is a HYDRAULIC BOOSTER. it multiplies brake pressure to get more pres...