Rest in Peace Lowell,
We've met several times through the years in Monterey, and corresponded often. Good guy.
Tom
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- Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: RIP Lowell Brown
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5508
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 34003
Re: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
Thank you Kerry for the guidance on Safa battery being correct for my car and thank you Tom for recommending Napa batteries -- would not have thought to use Napa, but their batteries had the best performance and vintage look. I added some wrap to give the battery case a bit of a vintage look. I wou...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Exhaust originality is an interesting topic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4816
Re: Exhaust originality is an interesting topic
Tom, I think saying the ANSA exhaust is incorrect is interesting, as after all it was a genuine replacement exhaust and there must have been a Ferrari that went down the assembly line and got the ANSA exhaust while the previous car got the Abarth exhaust as the factory ran out of stock/supply. We s...
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:11 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 34003
Re: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
Hi All, I've given up on ordering the AGM batteries because of the long lead time. They also don't seem to answer their phone, so it doesn't inspire much confidence. I've gone to NAPA lead acid batteries that the stickers easily come off the case to reveal a plain black case and a flat area on the s...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330GT frozen front suspension
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1949
Re: 330GT frozen front suspension
I have found the proper tool to compress the front springs without too much danger. I will try to photograph it for you by the end of the week. There is a slight chance that once the spring is removed, you can try exercising the suspension to free up the binding. The orignal bushings were made of a ...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Screws during the paint job
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1160
Re: Screws during the paint job
Here's a picture of SN 2259, which I photographed as it was parked in 1967.
Tom
I have higher resolution pictures, but the bolts on the hinges are body color, and I believe the gas filler are the same. Tom
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Red rubber protection hose
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2287
Re: Red rubber protection hose
Yes, the red hose is correct for GTEs to protect the yellow fuel hose.
Tom
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Factory Ferrari visit tips needed
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4055
Re: Factory Ferrari visit tips needed
We will be in Paris for my MIL's 90th Birthday, and we are headed to Florence afterwards, so I have arranged a visit to the Factory for a tour. My question is to those who have done this before: anything special in Maranello to do while there? Is it possible to see build documents of my '67 330GT, ...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:59 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 365 GTC/4 US emission equipment power loss
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1393
Re: 365 GTC/4 US emission equipment power loss
Hi Kristian,
With all the variables from states of tune to overall health of an engine, it will be hard to determine how much of it is really the effect of the emissions unless you have two identical rebuilt engines, but one with US specs, and one with European spec.
Tom
With all the variables from states of tune to overall health of an engine, it will be hard to determine how much of it is really the effect of the emissions unless you have two identical rebuilt engines, but one with US specs, and one with European spec.
Tom
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: screws in door hinges of 250 GTE Series III (1962)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1587
Re: screws in door hinges of 250 GTE Series III (1962)
Hope this helps.
Tom
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:54 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: screws in door hinges of 250 GTE Series III (1962)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1587
Re: screws in door hinges of 250 GTE Series III (1962)
These are great questions and I will have to look further. I seem to recall them being painted body color but I'll have to see if I have pictures of an original car.
Tom
Tom
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330 Engine Bay- While You're In There Tasks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2199
Re: 330 Engine Bay- While You're In There Tasks
The one thing that is much easier to replace while the engine is out is the soft line to the clutch slave cylinder! If I remember correctly, the steering box is the same as in the GTC, and if the bottom seal is leaking, the upper suspension arm has to come out. If it's seized in the sleeve, it'll be...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 365 GTC/4 US emission equipment power loss
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1393
Re: 365 GTC/4 US emission equipment power loss
Hi Kristian,
I'm sure there is some parasitic loss from the air injection system along with all the other minor changes, but 20 hp is a 5% difference which may not even show up in the real world, unless you're comparing two fresh engines at WOT.
Tom
I'm sure there is some parasitic loss from the air injection system along with all the other minor changes, but 20 hp is a 5% difference which may not even show up in the real world, unless you're comparing two fresh engines at WOT.
Tom
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: What is the normal oil temperature on a 330?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1255
Re: What is the normal oil temperature on a 330?
Hi Steve, That sounds about right. Oil temp will fluctuate depending on how the is driven, but for regular street use, it'll come very close to following the coolant temps. In hot weather, it will exceed the coolant temp, but as long as the coolant doesn't boil over, you should generally be OK. The ...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:18 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Butch Dennison/Dennison International
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1626
Re: Butch Dennison/Dennison International
I wish Butch a happy retirement. I'm glad I had a chance to finally meet him in person a couple years ago when we met up with Kerry:
http://tomyang.net/?p=21386
I'm also glad to hear the business will carry on for all those that rely on that shop to keep their cars alive!
Tom
http://tomyang.net/?p=21386
I'm also glad to hear the business will carry on for all those that rely on that shop to keep their cars alive!
Tom