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by michaelbalk330
Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Copiglia clamps
Replies: 5
Views: 6235

Re: Copiglia clamps

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by michaelbalk330
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 161K KM, Sanden AC, grommets, update
Replies: 3
Views: 4875

Re: 161K KM, Sanden AC, grommets, update

pics attached
by michaelbalk330
Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 161K KM, Sanden AC, grommets, update
Replies: 3
Views: 4875

161K KM, Sanden AC, grommets, update

My 2nd York in 4 years failed when the shaft seal started leaking…. So decided to switch to Sanden. One of the benefits with Sanden is you can put any FRONT plate (the pulley section) to almost any compressor of different size and capacity, to any BACK plate (so you can have S/D ports in just about ...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: How I grew to love Copiglia band clamps (not)
Replies: 4
Views: 6293

Re: How I grew to love Copiglia band clamps (not)

I did my 190SL with these-- like OEM did-- they work fine, easy once you get the hang of it!
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by michaelbalk330
Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: A/C
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Re: A/C

absolutely! I moved my condenser way up front, and made it bigger than factory.. My compressor is a York, with a custom welded bracket changing the compressor position from the Factory AC. My AC blows cold, even in Hot Atlanta traffic. there is a manual on line you can download too from Ferrari from...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Regarding Tom's post on fuel and alcohol
Replies: 4
Views: 5174

Re: Regarding Tom's post on fuel and alcohol

question- the "no alcohol" fuel thats near me is only 87 octane..... which is better for our cars?---> no alcohol low octane, or using premium with the alcohol?
the higher octane alcohol free is far away from where i live ( like over 30 mins without atlanta traffic)
by michaelbalk330
Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: V12 running on 8 not fun, but happy ending....
Replies: 2
Views: 3822

Re: V12 running on 8 not fun, but happy ending....

LOL it was a subtle hint! many thanks! michael
by michaelbalk330
Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Regarding Tom's post on fuel and alcohol
Replies: 4
Views: 5174

Regarding Tom's post on fuel and alcohol

Tom I still subscribe to the fuel tank hypothesis... my theory is it takes OXYGEN to make rust ( oxidation ), and the more full the tanks the less O2 is present so even if there is some water, perhaps there is less chance of oxidation? thoughts? We finally have a new gas station that has alcohol fre...
by michaelbalk330
Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: V12 running on 8 not fun, but happy ending....
Replies: 2
Views: 3822

V12 running on 8 not fun, but happy ending....

Took car in to Ken's Body Shop in Tucker GA (I can recommend him!) for some minor touch up of chips etc on nose. While there, there was a 330GTC getting a complete restoration competing for my time so car sat with him over holidays a few months, and when I picked her up a few weeks ago, she was runn...
by michaelbalk330
Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:24 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID
Replies: 6
Views: 7207

Re: Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID

ok got it .. thanks! M
by michaelbalk330
Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID
Replies: 6
Views: 7207

Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID

I noticed the other day my vacuum hose ( german fabric wrapped hose) that runs from booster check valve to the rear of the intake collapses slightly when all that V12 heat warms up the engine bay and is under vacuum. If i remember correctly, I used some correct sized hose I had in the shop when I re...
by michaelbalk330
Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 50 yr BD, 160K KM,
Replies: 1
Views: 3001

50 yr BD, 160K KM,

Yesterday clicked 160,000 KM on a beautiful ride to North Georgia, with the AC on and blowing cold.
This season marks the 50th birthday of #9693, built during the famous 1967 Summer of Love. still looking and running great! Just posting to celebrate her birthday.
Michael
by michaelbalk330
Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Mechanical Fuel Pump Repair Questions
Replies: 44
Views: 39587

Re: Mechanical Fuel Pump Repair Questions

john, are you sure the faces of each side are clean, smooth and flat? I dont see how the material should affect the sealing. Only when nothing else would work I have successfully used permatex85420 fuel resistant sealer on occasion as it is non settling, and its not in contact with the fuel if you o...
by michaelbalk330
Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: How to search for phrase?
Replies: 3
Views: 4123

Re: How to search for phrase?

Peter-- this google approach is awesome... I had no idea you could do this.. thanks to both.
by michaelbalk330
Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: How to search for phrase?
Replies: 3
Views: 4123

How to search for phrase?

How do I search for something that has 2 words, and only those 2 words... for example "water temperature" or "oil pressure" or "metallic paint" etc?
michael