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by michaelbalk330
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: positive report on Gtclassiche.com
Replies: 0
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positive report on Gtclassiche.com

All, recently dealt with GTclassiche.com. a division of AFRA, in Italy , purchasing several parts form my 330. They also deal with lambo, maserati, detomaso, and have a decent website for ordering. While communication and processing is done in the classic italian manner, it was done. and it was done...
by michaelbalk330
Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487315

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

they are in business.. some changes in the staff that work there, but still the same good service... I ordered from them in the last month.
by michaelbalk330
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT Master cylinder repair Rear seal

Follow up to my posts on the rear seal of my MC leaking. I sourced rebuild kits from 3 vendors ( because i destroyed 2 seals along the way). GT parts, Rutlands and finally Karps--- they all sell the same kit essentially, and while the 3 piston seals (7/8") are fine, the rear seal ( PN#7 in diagram) ...
by michaelbalk330
Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Booster Vacuum Check Valve with Service port
Replies: 0
Views: 8013

Booster Vacuum Check Valve with Service port

As part of my Brake Master cylinder rebuild, and Booster, decided to find a suitable new vacuum port. Most are one port, ours had a service port. see attached. The exact part (but painted black) with a service port, and new gasket is about 11$. If yours was like my original, its brittle, and it had ...
by michaelbalk330
Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

330GT brake fluid reservoir loss - Master Rebuild

UPDATE: 1) got the 3 seals from T rutlands- fit great. pieces after cleaning look great. 2) Tom reminded me to make sure the Banjo bolt for rear brakes (labelled A) fits into the slot in the rear piston (labelled B)-- YOU MUST ALIGN the rear cylinder with slot pointing up as you assemble the pieces ...
by michaelbalk330
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

Guys, whats the correct finish for the Master cylinder ( for my late 330 GT SII, CAD plated booster)-- On Kerry's site there are examples of black painted and unfinished appearing ones.. Now that I have everything cleaned up, I might as well do it correctly. Same for the bracket holding the reservoi...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

sunday night.. steelers on TV... my team, but couldn't resist : removed it. you can see gunk all over that flange where it should be dry. i think this seal is probably just plain worn out. cleaning everything and need to source some seals. barrel looks fine. managed to lose the snap ring when it fle...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: SOLVED -330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

Tom and Steve, Y'all a bunch of smart people. pulled the vacuum port from the booster, and ran a red cloth strip down.. came up soaked. inserted my suction tool and brought up a "reservoir" of brake fluid out of the booster. Many thanks--- time to pull the MC and rebuild I guess!' michael IMG_3349.j...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

so is it a seal at the rear of the Master that could be bad?
not sure I have ever seen a rebuild kit --- do I just take it apart and find seals that fit?
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

Tom many thanks. you may be on to something. There is def no leak anywhere else. I am very sure. I was about to add a leak tracer to see if i could find one. I have gold cad. see pics. pulled the vacuum hose and it is slightly wet inside. not soaked. you can even see a trail of it, and the golden co...
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

CALARIFY- Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

it is only the reservoir for the front system. the others are fine. michael
by michaelbalk330
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

Re: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

sorry... it actually went dry. I hadn't checked fluid levels in a while, and the pedal felt squishy so when I checked, it was empty. The only thing I haven't done is have someone push on the pedal, with car running, while I am underneath, and after I replace the blue hoses, I will do that.
by michaelbalk330
Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT brake fluid reservoir loss
Replies: 21
Views: 19163

330GT brake fluid reservoir loss

In the several years I have owned #9693 I have had to fill the Brake fluid reservoir on 2 occasions. Each time I have done a VERY thorough search and find no leaks. not at the reservoir, the MC, the calipers, the front rubber hoses, or at the Brake light T junction split, or at any junction. That sa...
by michaelbalk330
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 GTC Sunvisor tips
Replies: 20
Views: 19303

Re: 330 GTC Sunvisor tips

for what its worth, my 330 GT is probably original - and black tips
by michaelbalk330
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: broken door latch piece - Part 2
Replies: 1
Views: 2708

broken door latch piece - Part 2

My drivers door handle from outside stopped working. .... continuation -- see final pics 7, 8.
not bad for a cardiologist!