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by Lowell
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 GTE model collection, anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 7257

Re: 250 GTE model collection, anyone?

NO, DON'T. BUY ANOTHER GTE.
by Lowell
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Radiator Time
Replies: 19
Views: 14508

Re: Radiator Time

In general, black radiates heat faster than white. It also absorbs heat faster than white.
But if the black is hotter than its surroundings, it radiates faster than it absorbs, and so there is a net cooling effect.
by Lowell
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: See-thru tuning spark plugs
Replies: 41
Views: 28404

Re: See-thru tuning spark plugs

For good gas stations, see

http://pure-gas.org/
by Lowell
Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: See-thru tuning spark plugs
Replies: 41
Views: 28404

Re: See-thru tuning spark plugs

Lowell wrote:steve
meltzer, "unencumbered by the thought process"
'66 330 GTC '72 Daytona-red, did they make any other colors?

CLEAR GOLD WITH A WEE BIT OF METALLIC
The message is in the eye of the beholder --- well, it is the answer to the question that precedes it.
by Lowell
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: See-thru tuning spark plugs
Replies: 41
Views: 28404

Re: See-thru tuning spark plugs

steve
meltzer, "unencumbered by the thought process"
'66 330 GTC '72 Daytona-red, did they make any other colors?

CLEAR GOLD WITH A WEE BIT OF MATALLIC
by Lowell
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:44 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Chassis Grease Fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 3271

Re: Chassis Grease Fitting

Are the early 60's cars supposed to have the 15mm hex head grease fittings? My Lusso has just a few of these and the rest are zerk. Where would you get these fittings? I searched, found some lookalikes, but not the real deal. Thanks. john Parker Hall has 'em. In his catalog, he states that "During ...
by Lowell
Mon May 27, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Horn Detailing
Replies: 268
Views: 260229

Re: Horn Detailing

Come to Santa Fe, the Low Rider Country.

Every auto parts place has any Candy Whatever you could ever imagine.

Well, maybe Espanola has an even better selection.
by Lowell
Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?
Replies: 5
Views: 4791

Re: Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?

http://www.boltsupply.com/catalogue_files/catalog_data/toc_data/pdf/019.pdf This has 10x1.25mm torque specs. The thread spacing on the 10mm bolts that attach the axial to the spring is a = 1.00 mm. So we must do some calculations from the table in Kerry's reference as follows. The reference gives T...
by Lowell
Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:23 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?
Replies: 5
Views: 4791

Re: Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?

Hi Lowell, when I was assembling my rear suspension last winter I came across the the same question then my common sense prevailed (for once). Obviously the fasteners can't be too tight or the suspension system cannot do its job; i.e., pivot at joints. So I got my nuts/bolts tight enough where the ...
by Lowell
Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?
Replies: 5
Views: 4791

Rear Spring Bolt Torque Values?

I finally have put all new bushing it the radius arms, shackles, and spring eyes on the rear of my 330GT. The spring eyes had no evidence whatsoever of ever having any bushings in them. I always wondered why they took so much grease. Now I know: They contained vast empty spaces. The question now is ...
by Lowell
Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:08 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Valve Cover Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 13175

Re: Valve Cover Removal

Thank you for your recommendations, I did get the left cover loose only to discover the power steering pump bracket needs to be removed. I plan to get the pump removed and cover off tomorrow. I did see a previous post about the valve adjusters, and would it be recommended that I remove and inspect ...
by Lowell
Tue Mar 05, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt
Replies: 10
Views: 9023

Re: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt

I should have explained more. The spring shackle has two bushings. A top bushing that is connected to the car frame and a lower bushing for the spring itself. The top bushing is attached to a stud welded to the frame of the car. It was this bushing that we had so much trouble removing, with the rubb...
by Lowell
Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt
Replies: 10
Views: 9023

Re: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt

Hi Lowell, not following this large empty space. Why would there be an intentional space there, or are you referring to the void left as a result of the rubber pushing perishing? Thanks. john Not intentional at all. In my car, there was no remnant whatsoever of the the previous bushing that should ...
by Lowell
Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt
Replies: 10
Views: 9023

Re: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt

Hi Lowell, I have a box of 10X1X90s I bought for my rear suspension when a couple of bolts broke. I guess your car needs longer bolts? I seem to remember needing to cut the threads a little longer on these bolts, but I can't remember exactly how I made these work. I bought them from "Metric and Mul...
by Lowell
Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt
Replies: 10
Views: 9023

Re: Need a 10 X 105 mm bolt

Try Maryland Metrics, they may not have it in stock but can probably find one for you. 410-358-3130, 800-638-1830, mdmetrics.com They did not have the bolts with fine threads, but they did have coarse thread bolts that had an unthreaded length larger than 105 so I can cut them off and rethread them...