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Thanks Fest. I believe your diagnosis might be correct.

Tom, what kind of oil should we use? Sounds like a question for monsieur Sicard.

john

There is about a second delay from when the horn button is pushed to the time the horn actually sounds. Then it takes another second from the time the horn begins to sound to the time it barks at its fullest. In other words, the horn does not bark loud and instanteneously when the button is pushed. ...

O rings get sandwitched between the intake mainfold and the cylinder head to brovide sealing.

Question: How tight are the hold-down nuts supposed to be? Do you sinch them down all the way till you can't turn the nuts anymore, or do you tighten them to a certain point?

Thanks,

john

Deane, thanks for the compliment. It is a real sweet car.

Simon, I do occasionally talk with Nigel on email. Thanks for your offer.

john

Bryan,

Kurt's email address is INDTEST@aol.com.

john

I just found you, almost coincidentally, and I am glad. Geed luck with your fight with the registrar.

john :D

My engine runs okay without any unusual noises but I would like to make sure that the chain tension is correct. How do you know if the chain tension is correct? Thanks.

john

Massimo, I am pretty sure that the panel is covered with a teak wood vaneer. Keith Blumel's book discusses it in detail. If you cannot get your hands on a copy of this book let me know as I have a copy. Also, if you do not mind, could I talk to you on the phone a little about a particular 275 GTB sh...

Those of you who did not make it to Concorso Italiano this year will enjoy this site. I don't think a single car was left out this photo gallery.

john

http://www.pelicanparts.com/swapmeet_pi ... /Page1.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 1872283288

I thought I post this just in case everyone is asleep at the wheel.

If your copper washer is used, thus compressed and leaky you may anneal it, which will make it like new again. Just hang the washer on the tip of a coat hanger and put the torch to it till it turns glowing red hot, then dip it in water. :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1865545787
:lol:

The event is on Sunday, October 13th, at Lincoln Middle School, 1250 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, California. From 8:30AM to 2:00PM. An Italian meal will be seved at $5.00 per person. No entrance fee for exhibitors. You can register ahead of time and receive a pre-printed plaque for your windshield (ver...

I plan to use Cosdale in San Francisco. The number is 415-973-0815. They were recommended by Fantasy Junction.

Would anyone care to go vintage racing in this classy Aston Martin???

Fellow Ferraristi: I have my car up for sale on Ebay and I am just putting in a plug for myself. The link is as follows:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 1860479803
:D