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by BobA
Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

I received the 55mm hose from GTO Engineering today and it fits perfectly. No wire reinforcement, so easy to work with. Have not installed tank yet, but looks extremely promising. Bob #2693
by BobA
Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

Well I received a foot of 2 1/4" hose which is 54mm equivalent. We lubed it with white grease and after getting it up the filler pipe far enough to install, it would not budge back down. T finally wound up cutting it away and am now in search of 55mm hose.I know GTO has it but at $36 for a 4" sectio...
by BobA
Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

Thanks John. I missed the Buna-n hose since it was listed as coolant hose. Ordered. Part # 572K54
by BobA
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

Hi John: I cut the old one off, but would not have trusted it anyway. My regular hose supply house does not have and 2 1/8" hose, but I understand that a 1997 vintage VW Vanagon uses 55 mm ID hose in the fuel filler. Will try that route and will keep you posted. Bob
by BobA
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

Thanks Tom: I have a section of 2" fuel filler hose, but realize that although I can fit it over the filler neck, it is too tight to slide up and back after aligning the filler pipe with the tank neck. Where can I buy a section of 55 mm ID fuel hose? GT Parts has 53 mm, but think that is also too ti...
by BobA
Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

Re: GTE Fuel tank installation

Since I did not realize that the filler pipe goes into the filler neck of the tank, I may have made the error of trying to push the tank up and then insert the filler pipe. I will lower the tank and try again when my son comes to help.Probably better with 2 people. Thanks John.
by BobA
Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel tank installation
Replies: 12
Views: 9851

GTE Fuel tank installation

I am in the process of re-installing my Series I tank and am wondering if there are any "secrets" to the the process. I have fitted the filler neck to the body and now realize that the angled tube fits inside the fuel tank filler rather than just connecting with the hose and clamps. Space is almost ...
by BobA
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Tank insulating washers
Replies: 11
Views: 11303

Re: Fuel Tank insulating washers

I am not sure about the 330 model, but the series 1 GTE washers appeared to be heavy leather.
by BobA
Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tall Acorn Nuts for inside plug motor
Replies: 22
Views: 17237

Re: Tall Acorn Nuts for inside plug motor

I have been following this thread for a while now, and it would seem that if the lower part of the nut is 2 mm taller, it would not be very difficult to remove the dome from a 12 mm high nut and turn a taller nut to press the dome into. Or are both pieces taller?
by BobA
Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel door hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 5689

Re: GTE Fuel door hinge

I think you are right for the portion of the hinge attached to the fuel door, but only found a trace of black (no plating) on the portion attached to the body. I think the spring was originally a black oxide. Any comments?
by BobA
Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel door hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 5689

Re: GTE Fuel door hinge

I think you are right for the portion of the hinge attached to the fuel door, but only found a trace of black on the portion attached to the body. I think the spring was originally a black oxide. Any comments?
by BobA
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel door hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 5689

Re: GTE Fuel door hinge

Just an update. I finally got the hinge out of it's cavity. I looks like the assembler filled the cavity with modeling clay before stuffing the hinge into place. After finally getting the hinge disassembled and removed, I used a small wood chisel to break apart and remove all of the hardened materia...
by BobA
Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel door hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 5689

Re: GTE Fuel door hinge

I need to ask before I prep and paint, what color should the fuel door hinge be? Thanks
by BobA
Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Fuel door hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 5689

GTE Fuel door hinge

Does anyone know how to correctly remove the fuel door hinge from a Series 1 GTE? I started to repaint the area around the fuel filler before installing the cleaned and lined fuel tank. I removed the door and then the two Phillips screws holding the hinge to the body, but no amount of twisting and t...
by BobA
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 GTE Carpet Kits
Replies: 16
Views: 17143

Re: 250 GTE Carpet Kits

1961 GTE #2693 original was clear plastic sewed to carpet.