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by John Vardanian
Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:03 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rear view mirror for 250GT PF Coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 4531

Roger,

I will send you a photo tomorrow.

john
by John Vardanian
Sun Aug 22, 2004 1:47 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Cam Cover paint
Replies: 2
Views: 3398

Cam Cover paint

I just ordered a can of wrinkle paint from Eastwood. I realize alot has been said about this. How can I get the finer and tighter wrinkles, as opposed to the larger flakes look.

Thank you for any advice.

john
by John Vardanian
Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:58 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Engine vibration
Replies: 25
Views: 17828

Rudy, If the vibration happens at standstill then you should consetrate your efforts from the transmission noseshaft forward. The driveshaft is irrelevant. On the flip side, have you checked to see if all twelve cylinders fire? Remove the exhaust shields and with the engine running put a drop of wat...
by John Vardanian
Sun Jul 18, 2004 11:55 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Engine vibration
Replies: 25
Views: 17828

Rudy, I have had vibration occur after a clutch change. But, if you haven't had any replacements of the sort then... A friend had a similar vibration in a 275 engine (fitted in a Lusso) and the problem was chased down to a bush at the point where the gearbox nose shaft and the ceankshaft meet. Sorry...
by John Vardanian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:35 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: New Daytona Website
Replies: 0
Views: 2374

New Daytona Website

There is a new Daytona Website: http://www.ferrariregistry.net/

It's pretty cool.

john
by John Vardanian
Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:40 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Er... Was there very much asbestos used in a 67 330 2+2?
Replies: 6
Views: 5700

Matt, The 50's and early 60's cars' floors and bulkheads were made of two layers of metal (often aluminum) sandwiching a layer of asbestos. Your car however is most likely a one-piece fibreglass tub. But even if there were no asbestos, even if it is wool or cotton, I would wet it, and wear a mask, b...
by John Vardanian
Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:31 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: temp related power loss / no warm idle?
Replies: 15
Views: 12649

Luke, While you are trying different tricks suggested here, you may also consider un-fouling the plugs after getting out of a traffic jam. It is generally done by running the engine in the third at 4000+ RPM for a few miles. It's a trick used in slow and go rallies like the MM. If it happens too oft...
by John Vardanian
Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:29 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Steering Box Overhaul
Replies: 16
Views: 14097

Colin,

Thank you for your input. By now I am a little swifter about this business of steering box rebuild, but your advice was great confirmation. Please do provide your article to Tom for future generations.

john
by John Vardanian
Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:36 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 275 GTB
Replies: 6
Views: 5730

I plan to come with a friend. We'll be in a gray 275 GTB.

john
by John Vardanian
Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:34 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Zen and the Art of Lockwashers
Replies: 8
Views: 7493

Tom W, I have taken a Jag 120 apart for restoration and it seems outside toothed washers were used everywhere around the body and sometimes in the engine. Ferrari, however, like to use wave washers almost everwhere. I personally prefer the toothed washers for electrical terminals, as they provide su...
by John Vardanian
Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:26 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 275 GTB
Replies: 6
Views: 5730

275 GTB

Matt, Could you kindly tell me the length of those three short push rods that activate the carb throttles. I may be too late here, but would like this ASAP, as I will be going to Pierce Manifold tomorrow morning for an errand. He sells these rods and I want to make sure to get the right lengths. Tha...
by John Vardanian
Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: help...250 gte blow by
Replies: 12
Views: 9934

Matt, I put about a cup per fill-up. The bottle has directions on it however. I used to buy it in the large metal cans and transfer the oil to a long-necked bottle a little at a time for easier filling. One thing though, with the kam-tailed cars like your 275GTB and the Lusso, is that they create a ...
by John Vardanian
Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:56 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Drop Dead Lusso
Replies: 5
Views: 4993

Scott, Since you asked for opinions, this color looks just barely okay on the Lusso. I don't think it would look neary as good on a larger 2+2. I am a big fan of lighter metalic colors for "luxary" Ferraris, mostly blues, grays and greens. The dark red that is on this Lusso is best suited for the 50...
by John Vardanian
Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:07 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: help...250 gte blow by
Replies: 12
Views: 9934

Scott,

Like the Redline Lead Substitute, I add Marvel's Mystery Oil to the gas tank at each fill up.

john
by John Vardanian
Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:01 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: help...250 gte blow by
Replies: 12
Views: 9934

Scott, I live in northern California and you can get Redline products from any parts shop. I beleive it is a CA company. Their products have been a favorite of the racing scene since the 50's. I get it from my favorite NAPA store. They are about $6 a pint and I use it for 4-5 fill ups. While we are ...