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by Steve Meltzer
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Vardanian Lusso
Replies: 1
Views: 5106

The Vardanian Lusso

In case you just climbed out from under a rock, our own John Vardanian sold his Lusso in Monterey at the "Radius" auction of Broad Arrow. This was a STUNNING CAR and fetched what it deserved. Check out the review in "Sports Car Market" magazine. Can't recall the last time I saw that magazine give an...
by Steve Meltzer
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Webers and ETOH
Replies: 2
Views: 4591

Webers and ETOH

The accelerator pumps on my car are continuing to be problematic. DCNs that have been thoroughly cleaned and known to be patent, fail after just one drive....return home, try to restart the car the next day or so....no go. No or very poor "pump shot", but restarts easily with ether. Clean again, and...
by Steve Meltzer
Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GTC/GTS As-Built Configuration document
Replies: 2
Views: 4476

Re: 330GTC/GTS As-Built Configuration document

Thanx so much, Kevn. steve
by Steve Meltzer
Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Who repairs Vegilia clocks; have one for sale?
Replies: 11
Views: 9489

Re: Who repairs Vegilia clocks; have one for sale?

Very nice of you to help with the resurrection of Tom's car. Nichols Speedo in NC did some clocks for me on a couple of Porsches. It's a long shot i know, but worth a call...Phone: (336) 273-2881 (I'd previously worked with Kevin H.) Best, s
by Steve Meltzer
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Bypass filters in Columbo 4 liter engines
Replies: 10
Views: 12492

Re: Bypass filters in Columbo 4 liter engines

It seems to me that Tom opined on this subject, in detail, some time ago, but I'm too lazy to go a searchin' However, here's a nicely written, and as usual, thorough piece on the subject by Dyke Ridgley (DWR46). SPOILER ALERT: bring your favorite fluid dynamics engineer to help you understand the nu...
by Steve Meltzer
Sun May 21, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Using an IR gun + Lusso coolant question
Replies: 2
Views: 4478

Re: Using an IR gun + Lusso coolant question

John, thanx so much. steve
by Steve Meltzer
Sat May 20, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Using an IR gun + Lusso coolant question
Replies: 2
Views: 4478

Using an IR gun + Lusso coolant question

To get a coolant temp reading where's the best place to shoot your IR gun?

Where's the coolant temp sensor on a Lusso? thanx steve
by Steve Meltzer
Thu May 04, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
Replies: 5
Views: 5763

Re: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label

I shoulda known that labels, at $20 each, were not going to be of much quality. Bingo, "a day late, and a dollar short". These were thin decals w/o much substance. Look worse than the one I replaced. "Caveat Emptor". s
by Steve Meltzer
Tue Apr 25, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
Replies: 5
Views: 5763

Re: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label

I used a single edge razor blade on a holder that you often see being used to R&R windshield registration and inspection stickers. A bit of elbow grease and it was off. Too lazy to go in the house for hot water or floss. Onward. thanx steve
by Steve Meltzer
Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
Replies: 5
Views: 5763

Re: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label

thanx guys! I'll call my dentist as soon as gets in. s
by Steve Meltzer
Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
Replies: 5
Views: 5763

R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label

Does anyone have advice on removal of the the old (now damaged) label on one of my Daytona's fuse block covers? Looks, on first glance, to be glued. thanx steve
by Steve Meltzer
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

Re: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso

thanx guys...what the heck were they thinkin'? s
by Steve Meltzer
Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

Re: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso

Jim. thanx, tho' it seems like more friction at the pin/hinge interface would make a difference. s
by Steve Meltzer
Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: What the heck do these Lusso knobs do?
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: What the heck do these Lusso knobs do?

thanx Jim...exactly what I needed. much appreciated. more later. s
by Steve Meltzer
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso

Driver's door is a damn perpetual motion machine.... won't stop until the end of its travel. I hope replacing the hinge pins will solve this, but I'm taking all the help I can get. thanx steve