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by chris
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:56 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Electrical Whine
Replies: 29
Views: 17937

Re: GTE Electrical Whine

Hello John, I agree that this would be also my first thought but for the connection to the upper left fuse. Graham says it stops as soon as he removes this. Assuming the wires are still according to the wiring diagram this fuse is connected to the coils and the alternator/ generator regulator based ...
by chris
Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:54 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brake rotor crossover
Replies: 5
Views: 4195

Re: Brake rotor crossover

Hi All, All brake hoses are interchangeable between 250 Gte and Jaguar. Brake pads rear are Jaguar E S1/2 Handbrake pads are Jag Mk1 Front pads are unique to Ferrari, Iso,... Brake hose front are Mk2 S-Typ/Mk1 Rear brake hose is Mk2/ 250 V8 Do not think discs will fit but worth a try to compare. Hop...
by chris
Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: David Wheeler Book 250 GTE
Replies: 3
Views: 2913

David Wheeler Book 250 GTE

Hi All, the book of David is a must for 250 GTE fans - see post from Tom in his blog. It is extremely well done with lots of info from history, technical info to owners and details. I do have lots of Ferrari books but David‘s book stands really out. It is a work of love. Buy it and enjoy it is my re...
by chris
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 water pump
Replies: 7
Views: 4682

Re: 250 water pump

Hello Tom,

have the water pump dismounted an shaft still in as adviced by Dyke and will have Daytona style seal conversion.
Build a simple tool to fix the shaft. See pic. Worked fine.

Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 water pump
Replies: 7
Views: 4682

Re: 250 water pump

Tom, Thanks a lot!

I will need to think of what to do now.

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:53 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 water pump
Replies: 7
Views: 4682

250 water pump

Hello Tom, all, I do have two question for the experts and hope you can help me there. I have fully reconditioned my 250 Gte engine and now have it running on a small self build test rig - see photo. It is running fine but after some time water started to come out of the seep hole of the water pump....
by chris
Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Engine Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 4456

Re: GTE Engine Rebuild

Another one
by chris
Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:23 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Engine Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 4456

Re: GTE Engine Rebuild

Hi John,

here are the details of the bolt - see pics.

Hope it helps. It looks like it was done in a lathe and the head not fully skimmed.

Christopher
by chris
Wed Oct 07, 2020 2:46 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: FACET FUEL PUMP 476087
Replies: 11
Views: 7556

Re: FACET FUEL PUMP 476087

Dear Yves,

you would limit/set the pressure anyway using the pressure regulator you have on your car. I have the one with 4-5 psi.

Christopher
by chris
Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:44 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: GTE Engine Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 4456

Re: GTE Engine Rebuild

Hi John,

no markings on bolt. Seems to be a special made one from the look of it. Hope it helps. If you need more let me know.

Christopher
by chris
Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: wiper motor source
Replies: 11
Views: 6671

Re: wiper motor source

I have good experience with Steve Hunt in the Uk. He rebuilds them and has big stock of Lucas Wiper parts. He has done two motors for me so far. You will find him on ebay. Only drawback is that the wires used were not to original spec. I googled the vendor in Milwaukee on ebay, from the pictures the...
by chris
Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:33 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 Gte Distributor
Replies: 11
Views: 9596

Re: 250 Gte Distributor

Hi John,

Thanks. That curve is perfectly in line with the data from Gto. So we are on the same side.

Thanks a lot
Christopher
by chris
Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 Gte Distributor
Replies: 11
Views: 9596

Re: 250 Gte Distributor

Thanks, have needed info thanks to GTO. They informed me that the curve is identical to the 330Gt and provided attached table.

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:03 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 Gte Distributor
Replies: 11
Views: 9596

Re: 250 Gte Distributor

Just to add. This comes from the Service and Maintenance handbook but it irritates us as it does not corresbond with the manual data?

Thanks
by chris
Thu Jul 30, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 Gte Distributor
Replies: 11
Views: 9596

Re: 250 Gte Distributor

Dear All, dear Tom,

is this the right distributor advance curve for the 250 Gte? Thanks a lot.

Christopher