We have had 2 miserable weeks of rain. This weekend I had to go about 80 miles East of Atlanta to a meeting, and weather was scheduled to be perfect, but cool all weekend. Took the opportunity to drive the 330 about 300 KM, without a hitch. Drove like a new car. An absolute blast.
However, the oil and water temps never rose over 75 degrees C, and all summer while driving I was usually at 95 C. Granted ambient was 40-45 degrees F most of the time, and the oil/ water temps did rise when I got in more of a stop and Go traffic. But I thought driving at 120KM/hr, for an hour straight would have raised the oil temp more. It was as if the colder air and air movement at speed kept things cooler. That or I have a really efficient and clean radiator and engine and should be happy! I am just making sure this is normal as I drove my car all Summer but never in the winter.
By the way I have put 2000KM on her in the last 7 months. And check how well my rear defroster works! I added a plug to the Becker so I was able to listen to Sirius on the drive home. Talk about living the life!
Michael
Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
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Michael
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
Perfectly normal temps for the ambient outside temperature. Find something else to worry about. Enjoy your car.
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Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
awesome. thats sort of what I thought but wanted confirmation!
the good news ?.... nothing else on the list to worry about.~!
Thanks
the good news ?.... nothing else on the list to worry about.~!
Thanks
Michael
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
Not so fast, I see something wrong...your Cavallino is running instead of dancing. You need to loosen or maybe remove the steering wheel to rotate him into the proper position.
I have a Becker Europa, what model is your Becker? is there an factory port in the back or did you modify it?
Best Regards, Tom in Socal.
I have a Becker Europa, what model is your Becker? is there an factory port in the back or did you modify it?
Best Regards, Tom in Socal.
Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
The fix is simple. Disconnect the battery, and push on the horn button to turn it to the right position!Jumprun wrote:Not so fast, I see something wrong...your Cavallino is running instead of dancing. You need to loosen or maybe remove the steering wheel to rotate him into the proper position.
I have a Becker Europa, what model is your Becker? is there an factory port in the back or did you modify it?
Best Regards, Tom in Socal.
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
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Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
Never even noticed my cavallino stance !
I have a Becker Europa II stereo, and you can purchase these DIN plugs that plug into the rear service port on all vintage Becker and Blaupunkts
attached are pics- all over ebay or from the Becker place in NJ.
You attach a cable from your iPhone headphone jack to it.
The only issue is on my 5s, the power port on phone is next to the output jack and I get some EM noise if its also plugged into power.
Thanks TY- save me from having to ask to obvious question!
M
I have a Becker Europa II stereo, and you can purchase these DIN plugs that plug into the rear service port on all vintage Becker and Blaupunkts
attached are pics- all over ebay or from the Becker place in NJ.
You attach a cable from your iPhone headphone jack to it.
The only issue is on my 5s, the power port on phone is next to the output jack and I get some EM noise if its also plugged into power.
Thanks TY- save me from having to ask to obvious question!
M
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Michael
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
1967 330GT #9693
1960 190SL
1967 Ducati 350 Sebring #04783
1959 Moto Guzzi Galletto #GNR93
1973 450SL
1988 Mercedes 300CE 5 spd
Re: Happy Ferrari story and Question about oil/water Temp
I cannot believe I missed something so obvious! Your Prancing Horse is tipping to the left. That will cause all your gauges to read "low".