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by BobA
Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: bleeding brakes
Replies: 29
Views: 25330

Re: bleeding brakes

I have always been taught that the little retractor pins and springs are the mechanism which causes the pads to retract when the pressure is released. The other mechanism is the slight runout of the rotor moving the pistons back into the caliper cylinders.
by BobA
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: bleeding brakes
Replies: 29
Views: 25330

Re: bleeding brakes

John: Check the small hole behind the MC o-ring which open to the reservior. That was what caused my SWB to hold pressure. The o-ring had swollen and the piston was not able to clear the orifice. We took a .020" cut off the piston. Probably not the best procedure, but it worked. Bob
by BobA
Wed Jul 27, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: bleeding brakes
Replies: 29
Views: 25330

Re: bleeding brakes

John: I read recently that the rod pokes out 1/4" to 1/2" under normal operation. When I had my SWB, I tried to use silicon brake fluid and found that it was not compatible with the seals in the MC and calioers. The relief port to the reservoir was being blocked by a swollen o-ring and the pressure ...
by BobA
Thu May 12, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 512BB Fan Motor
Replies: 5
Views: 5217

Re: 512BB Fan Motor

Drew: I am not familiar with this fan, but is it a "sealed" type or does it have a bolt together type of construction? Bob A
by BobA
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Undercoating
Replies: 6
Views: 6829

Re: Undercoating

Hi John I have always had better luck with an aerosol product which produces a "splatter" type coating rather than a non aerosol. I am not familiar with the Wurth product, but it would seem not to produce a rough coat.
by BobA
Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Sending Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 4266

Re: Fuel Sending Unit

Full 92 ohms, empty 6 and mid level 48 ohms.
by BobA
Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fuel Sending Unit
Replies: 4
Views: 4266

Re: Fuel Sending Unit

I have had mine rebuilt and not yet installed. I can take readings and send them to you.How tall is the Lusso tank?
by BobA
Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Booster Vacuum hose
Replies: 15
Views: 15556

Re: Booster Vacuum hose

John: Do you have a picture of the "proper" hose you can post? Both of my cars have had a cloth covered rubber hose without any ribs.
by BobA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons
Replies: 26
Views: 18922

Re: Brake Caliper Pistons

I bought the inside donut seal from GT Parts in AZ and sourced the buna-N O-ring from a local industrial hardware store.
by BobA
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons
Replies: 26
Views: 18922

Re: Brake Caliper Pistons

John, do you have a metal part that looks sort of like an oil seal? I had one in mine and then another rubber ring was inside of the metal. I could not find a recommended seal, but put a heavy o-ring inside. I have not added fluid and bled the system yet, but I think it will seal.
by BobA
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS
Replies: 9
Views: 9923

Re: 330GT-S1 M/C DONUTS

According to a Moss Motors blog, Castrol claims to have renamed Castrol LMA to Castrol Dot 4 Brake Fluid. The product is the same.
by BobA
Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Courtesy lights on a GTC
Replies: 13
Views: 10709

Re: Courtesy lights on a GTC

Hi Peter: Since they do not get very hot, you might try spraying the glass with a yellow to orange color spray paint. Before the cars came with color dash lights we would dip the bulb in an enamel to get he desired color
by BobA
Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ferrari 250 GTE sill trim strip
Replies: 8
Views: 6978

Re: Ferrari 250 GTE sill trim strip

I would be interested in obtaining a new set.
by BobA
Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Grill Fab Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 6320

Re: Grill Fab Thread

A late portion is posted in Feb 2000 on the blog page. Work back from there.
by BobA
Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ferrari 250 GTE sill trim strip
Replies: 8
Views: 6978

Re: Ferrari 250 GTE sill trim strip

On my Series I, I still have one original strip attached to the body. I can measure if you would like. The strips are attached by way of a small "T-bolt" through holes in the sill. I think, they may be plated body color, but am not sure.