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by A.D.
Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

the engine is missing and two plugs have fouled

any ideas what this could be due to?

am going to do a compression and leakdown test tomm
by A.D.
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Tom, The fuel leak is from the fuel filter assembly inside the engine compartment-towards the right headlight. Apparently the diaphragm is torn-we are looking for one here that will fit. Once this is done, will synchronise the carbs and get the car on the road-will keep you posted. As always a BI...
by A.D.
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

oh, and a couple of questions:

is crinkle black the correct colour for the valve covers?

is semi gloss black the correct colour for the air cleaner box?

and should i paint the headers? if so which colour? i have VHT red available

best
by A.D.
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

She's running and she sounds beautiful!! Have not taken her out on the road yet-just kept the engine running-no problems so far-just some minor ones like petrol leaking from the filter bowl in the engine compartment and the oil tube leading to the oil pressure gauge leaking. Getting these two proble...
by A.D.
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Just spoke to the engine shop where the car is at. They have done the sealing using Titanium Putty They cranked the car and IT STARTED in half a turn of the starter :D They did not run the engine for long as it was started just to check whether the water was still "weeping" and therefore had the hea...
by A.D.
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Guys Thank you for all the input. The heads and these plugs are both aluminium. They are "weeping" -the water is coming through from underneath. The water system was not "pressurised" as the engine had not yet been started-we discovered this when we filled coolant in the radiator after recoring a...
by A.D.
Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Andrew, What is the purpose of these bolts? I have been told that these are bolts that were used to flush the cooling system-is that correct? We tried opening them but they seem completely locked (as in rusted and locked into place due to not being opened ).An option would be to drill them out bu...
by A.D.
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Andrew, Thanks for your quick response. the earlier pix had a close up of the problem area- ctmpphp6VhCLq.jpg each head has three of these : I am enclosing another pix of the entire head. full engine head small image.jpg Have no idea how to fix this problem. Titanium Putty dosnt sound right. Plea...
by A.D.
Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:00 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

here is the picture
by A.D.
Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:23 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Guys, Have run into a problem.Have not yet started the engine. When the radiator was refitted, found that water was leaking back into the engine. Enclosing a photograph with a pointer aimed at the problem area. The engine shop has suggested using titanium putty-i was a little unsure so i have ask...
by A.D.
Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Hi Guys All the new parts came in and fitted perfectly. The block is back in the engine bay, the heads have been fitted on. Havent torqued them yet-Up until now all this has been going on in my garage, and for the final bit i plan to have the car towed to the repair shop this week where i will have ...
by A.D.
Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

an update: the engine is now ready to be refitted in the car. due to the size and weight will install the block first and then assemble the heads on (this is also the way i had removed the engine from the car) will check compression before actually starting up will keep you posted watch this space!
by A.D.
Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

To all my friends who have so kindly guided me every step of the way................
Wish you a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2009! :D
by A.D.
Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Reminds me of an old song by the Beatles "Come Together.......Yeah!"
by A.D.
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration
Replies: 476
Views: 487808

Re: 365 GT 2 + 2 restoration

Thank you for your input Tom K, Tom Y and Mike. Have found the shop manual for the 330 GT-The engine is basically the same- a two cam engine, and am following the Torque specs from that. The assembly is progressing now, and hope to report back soon! Would have been completely lost without you guys.....