'custom' Ferrari Tool

[fest]

made this Tool recently-
based on Ferrari Workshop Manual specs (loosely)

got the Brass Shim Stock (.010" x 4" x 10") from Mcmaster
the Plywood came from the scrap pile



This is used to hold the O-Ring in place while installing the Valve Covers



Even when coated liberally with WD-40,
it still is a challenge to wrestle it (carefully) back out-
adding the handle was a good idea



progress is being made!
(albeit 2 steps forward, one step back)
but I lost a few (4) studs along the way
'luckily' none that go into the Head
hackers from the past strike again...



yes.
I replaced ALL of the Acorn Nuts
with brandey newey gen you wine Ferrari ones
(T.Rutlands hooked me up BIG time)
I bought 100 thinking I would have plenty and I STILL ran out.

looks pretty

[tyang]

Hi Andrew,

Ferrari sure make some pretty engines!

Keep up the good progress!

Tom

[airsanford]

I've seen several posts here on different subjects using a wide variety of substances for lubricating "O" rings and various other rubber parts.

I have found that Dow Corning #4 (silicone grease) is hard to beat for any kind of "O' ring use. Be sure not to get it on anything that you might wish to paint, however. I think you'll find that the shim tool will come right out with this stuff.

Good luck.
Lee, GTE 2811

[Jimmyr]

The shim tool is the only way to insure that the "O" ring does not pull out of place during the cam cover installation. I have found that silicon spray on the shim works very well as a lube, but the WD-40 or grease may cause some tack on the rubber O ring if left too long and cause them to pull out. Stainless steel shims work well and can be even thinner in thickness and stronger. Jim Riff

[fest]

presto changeo
thought the top view looked better....

got the Sump on today, BTW



starting to look like an ENGINE again!