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by Timo
Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 GTE 'Rumble' in drivetrain
Replies: 12
Views: 10108

Re: 250 GTE 'Rumble' in drivetrain

P.S. Allowing another service provider to take over will likely lead to additional and possibly excessive cost over-runs since they may have to dig deeper just to gain full understanding of the all previously performed work and since they're now becoming responsible for the outcome.
by Timo
Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 GTE 'Rumble' in drivetrain
Replies: 12
Views: 10108

Re: 250 GTE 'Rumble' in drivetrain

Opinions ? Well, as a "professional" restorer and vintage car services provider, here's mine, although it should be applicable for any (service) industry. First, unless there are severely compelling reasons not to, I would highly recommend consulting person(s) or shop providing final assembly/instal...
by Timo
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Oil leak at GTC axle
Replies: 28
Views: 19926

Re: Oil leak at GTC axle

... o-ring ...,... dimensions are critical, so make sure the replacement is exactly the same as the one you're replacing! This would apply only if the one being replaced is/was determined to be correct to begin with. Otherwise, results can easily lead to following: ...but a new one we installed rec...
by Timo
Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Oil leak at GTC axle
Replies: 28
Views: 19926

Re: Oil leak at GTC axle

... o-ring ...,... dimensions are critical, so make sure the replacement is exactly the same as the one you're replacing! This would apply only if the one being replaced is/was determined to be correct to begin with. Otherwise, results can easily lead to following: ...but a new one we installed rec...
by Timo
Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 40DCZ6 Carb Kits
Replies: 10
Views: 9211

Re: 40DCZ6 Carb Kits

?..if the base plates are warped from the fire, I should be able to mill them down marginally if they are warped. I'll let you know... John John, I know its your car and carburetors to do what you wish, but "milling" the carburetor bases to get them flat is not necessaily a smart way to correct the...
by Timo
Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: fuel pump push rod stroke
Replies: 5
Views: 4547

Re: fuel pump push rod stroke

I don't, but if accessible, you might try to measure the offset travel of that pump drive lobe on camshaft.
by Timo
Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: POR 15
Replies: 14
Views: 12127

Re: POR 15

Is this stuff compatible with the new fuels on the market with lots of alcohol? etc C. I believe this might be your answer. I've personally never used any "inside" tank sealer and have always advised against them because I've seen and had to deal with tanks previously coated with some and in all ca...
by Timo
Thu May 28, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: clutch woes
Replies: 11
Views: 8389

Re: clutch woes

O.K. Timo, I set the forum to allow editing for 15 minutes after your initial post for everyone! Tom Thanks Tom Y. I know you've previously explained reasons behind your decision for not allowing self-editing, but can't remember them now. For some one like me (with OCD) any little leeway helps, alt...
by Timo
Thu May 28, 2015 12:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: clutch woes
Replies: 11
Views: 8389

Re: clutch woes

P.S. One of the previously overlooked items requiring inevitable replacement is/was flywheel...

P.P.S. I still seriously dislike interweb forums where self-editing posts (even if time limited ?) is not an option for established members..;-(
by Timo
Wed May 27, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: clutch woes
Replies: 11
Views: 8389

Re: clutch woes

Tom (in SoCal), Have you consulted your service manual and established your clutch specs are within given tolerances ? Based on my (limited) experiences on Daytonas (which according to my 330 GTC service manual appear to have similar flywheel/clutch assembly, but cable instead of hydraulically opera...
by Timo
Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Pininfarina Paint
Replies: 3
Views: 3702

Re: Pininfarina Paint

Acrylic laquer is a single stage, 2 component (color & reducer, also known as "thinner") paint which usually does not require heating for curing. It can be painted over if proper cleaning and other preparations are performed, but might be advisable to seal it prior to application of any subsequent s...
by Timo
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rocker moulding clip for GTC
Replies: 8
Views: 6996

Re: Rocker moulding clip for GTC

Steve Meltzer wrote: ... sure some other car uses them as well.
Many 1970's and later Chrysler Corp. vehicles.
by Timo
Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: ansa vs abarth exhaust
Replies: 10
Views: 10988

Re: ansa vs abarth exhaust

I just recently reproduced vintage car components of which new ones have not been available for decades,.. Anything we should know about? Thanks for asking, but above reference, although pricing might suggest so, is not for Ferrari parts. I have recently produced number of vintage Ferrari component...
by Timo
Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Cooling fans
Replies: 12
Views: 10630

Re: Cooling fans

Tim: If you purchase a Lucas fan motor, be sure to check the direction of rotation. As I recall, Jag fans rotate the opposite direction from Ferrari fans. The rotation of the motors can be reversed. I had this happen to me once, when I kneeled down to look in the grille opening to check the fan ope...
by Timo
Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Driveability Problem
Replies: 52
Views: 38948

Re: Daytona Driveability Problem

Car is converted to full Euro specs. OK, could you perhaps elaborate with more details ? Which, if not all, components have been replaced or (how) modified as Euro ? It's just that your above statement prompted an theoretical idea, which may or may not have any effect, but I'd like to know more det...