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by Jim Wickstead
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:58 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Hats from the Tom Yang Inaugral Party
Replies: 10
Views: 7790

Michael,

I would appreciate a hat, too.

Regards,

Jim W.
by Jim Wickstead
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Valve Adjustment
Replies: 14
Views: 10841

William, Some spitting back when the car is cold is normal. However, when it is warmed up this shouldn't happen. some things to check: 1) Make certain that ignition timing is correct. Check cylinders 1,6 and 7 and 12 with a timing light and make certain that all points are in sync. 2) Check the acce...
by Jim Wickstead
Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:19 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tomyang.net Party
Replies: 21
Views: 15439

So Tom S. has a degree in electrical engineering from Pratt?!! That's great news. We need someone familiar with Ferrari who can explain why the amp indicator on cars such as 330 GTC's constantly swings from charge to discharge, this condition is know to stabilize after minor fiddling only to have th...
by Jim Wickstead
Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tomyang.net Party
Replies: 21
Views: 15439

Graduated from PRATT? The only course they had which closely resembled dismantling helpless old Ferraris was Industrial Design. What year did you graduate and what did you study? Did you know that Tom Y. went to Pratt? Obviously it effected him as well. Why else would he spend long hours away from w...
by Jim Wickstead
Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tomyang.net Party
Replies: 21
Views: 15439

Tomyang.net Party

For those of you who were unable to make this event, let this sceptic of organized automotive affairs tell you it was something special. The Greenspans generously provided wonderful company in a beautiful setting, and the food from various sources was first rate. As was the company. One of the pleas...
by Jim Wickstead
Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tom Yang on the barbie
Replies: 82
Views: 67381

Art,

I have heard that kangaroo hide puts a fantastic polish on aluminum. Should we tell Tom?

Jim W.
by Jim Wickstead
Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:21 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tom Yang on the barbie
Replies: 82
Views: 67381

Art,

No rear bumper either. All are in original chrome, wrapped up and ready to be installed. But after 12 years of on and off labor, I really can't quite bring myself to finish it.

Jim W.
by Jim Wickstead
Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tom Yang on the barbie
Replies: 82
Views: 67381

It's the Barbie for Tom

With some luck, I may be able to coax 3113 up the coast. Be warned, it's only a 250 series.

Jim W.