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by DrewA
Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Cerium oxide for windshield clarity?
Replies: 4
Views: 3380

Re: Cerium oxide for windshield clarity?

I was more interested in removing the scratch but do remember going over the entire windshield with what I had left.

It helped. Its worth a try. You will not hurt anything if you go slow. it is very messy as the polisher thrown around a lot of the paste.
by DrewA
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Cerium oxide for windshield clarity?
Replies: 4
Views: 3380

Re: Cerium oxide for windshield clarity?

I used this on a Daytona windshield 10 to 15 years ago. The wiper had made a scratch on the front windshield from the steel holder contacting it. They were not deep. The general rule of thumb was that if you run your fingernails over them and it does not snag it can help. It took a long time. It mad...
by DrewA
Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Fue Hose
Replies: 0
Views: 13537

Daytona Fue Hose

Hi Folks, I need to replace the braded fuel hose for my Daytona. I found the invoice from the last time I did this. It indicates 5mm ID (engine side I'm guessing) and 9mm ID (fuel pump side under the wheel well - guessing here again). Can anyone confirm before I place the order. Measuring that small...
by DrewA
Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Resistor sparkplugs
Replies: 18
Views: 13998

Re: Resistor sparkplugs

I tried ordering the BP6ES from a couple differ companies on e-bay and amazon. No one had any. I'm going with the Champion N7YC which seem to be available.

Thanks guys.

Drew
by DrewA
Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Resistor sparkplugs
Replies: 18
Views: 13998

Re: Resistor sparkplugs

Resurrecting an old post. I've been running NGK BP6ES plugs in my Daytona for years with good results. Evidently NGK is no longer making this plug. I hesitate to use the BPR6ES as my car is a EURO (without Dinoplex) and I'm a little worried about getting enough energy to the tip of the plug. What ar...
by DrewA
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Little Tricks
Replies: 2
Views: 3247

Little Tricks

Tom,

I must say I love that short blog. Never thought about fishing a wire down the hole to let the original sized screw get a better bite. Thank you.

Drew Altemara
by DrewA
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID
Replies: 6
Views: 7241

Re: Intake manifold to booster vacuum hose ID

I used 15mm reinforced cloth covered wire hose ordered from BelMetric Automotive (belmetric.com) on my Daytona last year to redo the brake vacuum hoses and it fit perfectly. If its too small its hard to persuade the wire reinforced material. Good Luck. Drew
by DrewA
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Question about Tom's blog
Replies: 3
Views: 4717

Re: Question about Tom's blog

I never knew that was there either. I must admit every Monday anxiously awaiting what tid-bit is going to be next, :)

My drop down is blank as well. Drew
by DrewA
Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 6326

Re: Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild

Reporting back. The heater cores are plugged. Can pass compressed air through them but very little coolant. Doing a power flush over a couple of days to the entire system. If that does not get it then pop the fender well and take out the heater cores for a pro to clean. The temperature gauge appears...
by DrewA
Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 6326

Re: Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild

I think checking the radiator, as suggested, is a good first step. I'll report back. Thanks. Drew
by DrewA
Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 6326

Daytona Cooling and Water Pump Rebuild

I've been noticing my coolant temperature getting warmer lately. Its 15 - 18 deg F over my oil temp. Definitely running hotter on the coolant side - not the oil side. I replaced the coolant and changed the thermostat but no to little improvement. About the same time I am having trouble getting heat ...
by DrewA
Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: F40 Starter Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 5347

Re: F40 Starter Removal

Issue turned out to be a 9 year old battery. After cleaning all the contacts for the heck of it appears it would be easy to drop starter. Looks like only one if the turbo oil lines need to come off. No issue with headers.

Drew
by DrewA
Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: F40 Starter Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 5347

Re: F40 Starter Removal

Thanks Tom, The battery is 10 years old and I have a new one coming in tomorrow. Got a new starter relay as well. Just not that expensive to replace this stuff. I'm going put the car up and clean the ground and starter connections this weekend. Go from there. Just wanted to know how much of a fight ...
by DrewA
Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: F40 Starter Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 5347

F40 Starter Removal

Realize this is a vintage site but will all the knowledgeable people here thought someone might have done this before. The starter (starter solenoid actually )on my F40 is starting to act up. It doesn't look like that hard to do unless you have to pull the headers and associated plumbing ot remove i...
by DrewA
Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Which Cavallino is correct?
Replies: 7
Views: 8703

Re: Which Cavallino is correct?

The flat silver Cavalino on the left is what is on my 512BB grill.