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by Jimmyr
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Making concours correct 250 Battery Cables
Replies: 23
Views: 18032

Re: Making concours correct 250 Battery Cables

When assembling either the post or lug terminals to a cable; it is best to have a good mechanical crimp prior to soldering. If solder alone is the only mechanical attachment then heat from long cranking could soften a solder alone attachment, and loosen the cable. As a matter of fact it is good prac...
by Jimmyr
Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 Engine Bay- While You're In There Tasks
Replies: 7
Views: 1879

Re: 330 Engine Bay- While You're In There Tasks

Some things to think about while you are in there: mechanical fuel pump (Viaton diaphram), radiator flushed, motor mounts, flush brake fluids, grease all front zerks. These are very easy to do with the engine out.
by Jimmyr
Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: MM GCA 113A Alternator 365 GTC/GT 2+2
Replies: 2
Views: 964

Re: MM GCA 113A Alternator 365 GTC/GT 2+2

There is an insulator under the positive stud/post on the inside of the alternator, be sure it did not melt too. Melting can occur from a few different problems; loose cable attachments causing heat and/or shorted diodes within the alternator. be sure that both are inspected before refitting to the ...
by Jimmyr
Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fan belt sleeve
Replies: 32
Views: 27488

Re: Fan belt sleeve

These repo fan belt boxes were made by Ted Peterson (RIP) long ago and sold by Parker. Ted was a long time Ferrari owner, and an a long time friend. He did industrial design and was a talented artist.
by Jimmyr
Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GTC Electrical Question
Replies: 7
Views: 6166

Re: 330GTC Electrical Question

If you have 12.8 volts into the 4 way terminal block and 10 volts out from there it does say there is a voltage drop in that block. So remove all the wires from that block including the two jumper wires, clean everything; wires, jumpers, screws insides etc. This jumper block is a constant problem fo...
by Jimmyr
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GT Front suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 2781

Re: 330GT Front suspension

John has the intended way to remove the spring, but please note the cir-clip is very hard to squeeze and remove. This may take a larger heavy duty tool, but it works. Note there are two grooves that the cir-clip can be seated into that set the ride height.
by Jimmyr
Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Hard to start Daytona
Replies: 14
Views: 5704

Re: Hard to start Daytona

Steve,

I do not know about the various styles on the these, but the orange floppy ones I get from GT Parts in Phoenix are resistant to todays fuels. When removing the old original factory ones I have noted they are hard as a rock and not pumping fuel as they should.
by Jimmyr
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Hard to start Daytona
Replies: 14
Views: 5704

Re: Hard to start Daytona

You may be on to something by looking if the accelerator pump squirt in each choke. The pump diapharms go bad from the rotten fuel. They are easily changed and make a big difference when replace with the newer more resistant ones.
by Jimmyr
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 2019 GTC4 Lusso vs 1966 330 GT video
Replies: 4
Views: 2528

Re: 2019 GTC4 Lusso vs 1966 330 GT video

Wow nice salute to the 330GT2+2, and it is worth than the GTC4, and should be so in the future!
by Jimmyr
Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ceramic fuses
Replies: 7
Views: 3374

Re: Ceramic fuses

VW still used them until recently, most VW dealers and shops that service VW or build sand rails have stocks of these ceramic style fuses.
by Jimmyr
Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tools for the toolkit
Replies: 42
Views: 32849

Re: Tools for the toolkit

Lyle Tanner offered a good selection of repo tools & bags etc., but I do not know if his company is still around.
by Jimmyr
Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: fiamm road master horn
Replies: 7
Views: 5926

Re: fiamm road master horn

Do not forget to add a small drop of oil now and then to keep the bearings happy.
by Jimmyr
Tue May 18, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Exhaust popping 330GT
Replies: 15
Views: 9862

Re: Exhaust popping 330GT

Exhaust leaks are a common source, ignition may be another. Use your timing light and check the advance curve on the distributors at idle and 42AM on all cylinders, 1-6, 7-12. there may be something not right with the points or advance weights. If you may recall, cars at the drag strip using all the...
by Jimmyr
Sat May 15, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 America book
Replies: 6
Views: 4822

Re: 330 America book

Looks like one we need to get, any USA sources for this yet? Or a web site to order from?
by Jimmyr
Mon May 03, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Cleaning Spoked Wheels - Lend me your Pro Tips!
Replies: 3
Views: 3896

Re: Cleaning Spoked Wheels - Lend me your Pro Tips!

I have used "NEVER DULL" for the alloy portion of the wheels with great results, and the grandkids with little fingers for the spokes! Be careful with brushes so that they do not leave marks in the soft alloy part of the wheel.