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- Fri Sep 10, 2004 6:50 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: cleaning black wrinkle paint
- Replies: 7
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Cleaning as indicated in the above note should clean up most dust etc. If the paint is in good shape, just wipe them down and let dry. Then use some non solvent based material such as Scott's Liquid Gold to add a long lasting nice look to them. Another product from Meguires, is their #40. It is used...
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:39 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Daytona Oil Filters
- Replies: 8
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- Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:28 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: What spark plugs are you guys using?
- Replies: 26
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I have had good luck with the Bosch WR8DP platinum plugs in 250, 275, and 330 engines. Reguardless of what brand of plug you use, always wipe some Neverseze compound on the threads, as the alloy heads are famous for corroding the plug in the threads, and trying to force them out may strip the thread...
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:17 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Valve adjustment procedure
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5936
The incorrectly heat treated adjuster screws were made by some aftermarket company in the 80's, and sold to various parts houses. Today the reliable parts guys have a tested product available. The batches of incorrect screws have been dumped at various flea market operations and are mostly gone by n...
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:31 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Alternator, Voltage Regulator Assistance Thread from FCA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8505
While a genaric electronic regulator is not difficult to adapt, there are rebuilt Marelli regulators available for those origionally fitted. Rutlands, and Maranello Parts, and GT Car Parts all stock rebulit origional Marelli red boxes. For every day use any of the mentioned subs should work well, bu...
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:23 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Lusso washer bag and pump
- Replies: 3
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- Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:12 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Valve adjustment procedure
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5936
When doing the valve adjustment, always take the time to completely remove the adjuster screw and inspect the tip for damage. If there is anything but a smooth curved surface, replace it. Remove the screw only when the cam is in position to adjust the lash. After all is done, RECHECK all of the lash...
- Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:03 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Electric Fuel Pump Packed It In?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6296
- Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:58 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Cam Cover paint
- Replies: 2
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- Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:15 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Zen and the Art of Lockwashers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7533
As a rule of thumb, wave washers were used where the nut or bolt tightens agains an alloy (alu) part, and a split lock was used against steel parts. There are some exceptions, such as the suspension assemblies where a castle nut and cotter key is used or a nylok nut is used. Nyloks are not used on h...
- Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:36 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Electric Fuel Pump Packed It In?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6296
Ever wonder what the steel hammer is for in the tool kits, possibly to gently tap the base of the electric fuel pump to get it started in an emergency! Actually most of the problems come from two sources, first is the junk the are now adding to our gas that hardens the diaphram and causes it not to ...
- Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:17 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Wrinkle Finish: Valve Covers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5753
For those who do not have access to a powder coating shop in their city, the ability to diy is still applicable. Heat is the main item to a good wrinkle finish, as is a clean surface. If the old wrinkle is not too bad, possibly just an over spray is all that is needed. Many of the better wrinkle spr...