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by 8339
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Knock Off Nut Torque
Replies: 27
Views: 19126

Tom, Sears part number 094443 3/4 inch slide bar handle, $28 and change. Although I own a lot of Snap-On tools old Sears still has great stuff for the money.

I'll have Patty to put this whole thing on the website this weekend.

Richard
by 8339
Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Knock Off Nut Torque
Replies: 27
Views: 19126

Tom , you are correct, if you use a pipe as an extension on torque wrench you'll eventually damage the wrench. The only time I ever use a pipe is on a 3/4 ratchet or even safer on a 1/2 or 3/4 inch flex handle or extension bar as some call it. The extension I made for the tool I use is a 3/4 slide b...
by 8339
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Knock Off Nut Torque
Replies: 27
Views: 19126

A couple of things to consider, I have had wheel nuts on Ferraris so tight that even with pipes on flex handles were a problem getting them off. Hammering on the wheel nut can apply too much torque and it's never equal wheel to wheel. If you take a 1/2 inch torque wrench and extend the length out fr...
by 8339
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fall Party
Replies: 31
Views: 22054

Tom, thanks again, I had a great time. Glad to hear you made to the event, let me know what you found on the valve train. I had a great ride with Mark, we even stopped at Steamtown to look at some massive steam locomotives, if you haven't seen one in person they are just amazing. Great seeing and me...
by 8339
Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Throttle Linkage Detail
Replies: 18
Views: 11155

The 2148 filters should fit both the older style and the later S2 air cleaner assembly.
by 8339
Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Throttle Linkage Detail
Replies: 18
Views: 11155

The air cleaner filters are available from NAPA, part # 2148
by 8339
Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Dunlop Caliper rebuild questions.
Replies: 11
Views: 12343

The seal should be stretched over the piston. Do yourself a favor and find a tube of PBR rubber grease to assemble the seals in the calipers. HRP Racing Products carries it, call 866-851-7223
by 8339
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Dunlop Caliper rebuild questions.
Replies: 11
Views: 12343

John, here's what I can tell you about the Dunlop calipers: 1. The center pin fits inside the piston and actually causes the piston to return after application. The piston seals are square cut and don't provide piston return. Most newer caliper piston seals are cut on angle and return the piston. Ke...
by 8339
Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Alternator Rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 7048

Ed, my friends at Mamocks usually charge between $200 and $300 for a rebuild. However, until they inspect the alternator they won't know what's wrong, if there is more to restore then obviously the costs go up. Send your regulator with the alternator. It is possible to retrofit a solid state regulat...
by 8339
Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Correct Marchals for 250 GTE/330 America
Replies: 50
Views: 47822

check out Daniel Stern Lighting, he carries new bulbs with older style bases. www.danielsternlighting.com

Richard
by 8339
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Lucas Red Assembly Lube
Replies: 3
Views: 3283

If anyone needs PBR go to Hoerr Racing Products., HRP
by 8339
Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Lucas Red Assembly Lube
Replies: 3
Views: 3283

Hi Tom PM your home address and I'll send a container of PBR rubber grease. I have used this rubber lube for years assembling brake components, which is what it's designed for. I am so jealous of you being able to go to Goodwood!!! Have a great time, I know you will.

Richard Garre
by 8339
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Admiral's Mondial won in Pebble Beach Concours
Replies: 20
Views: 21945

Congratulations Admiral!!! You deserve the award more than anyone. In my humble opinion, this is what car collecting is all about, the long term ownership and provenance, the "hands" on restoration and pride of ownership. I hope one of the Ferrari magazines writes a story about you and your Mondial....
by 8339
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: valve stems
Replies: 6
Views: 5112

I believe the outside valve stem protector was for wheels with inner tubes. The protector actually keeps the valve stem from moving around too much and puncturing the stem. I have a customer with a 57 300SL roadster with the Rudge knock offs, and Mercedes has these plastic stem protectors just for t...
by 8339
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Help me understand dual points?
Replies: 15
Views: 11030

Hi John, I just had to go back and look again, using a VOM, both sets of points overlap each other, so when one set is about to close the other is opening. The points are closed more than they are open. Timing is everything, the clearance of the points is the difference of working and not working. D...