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Sobering on a number of levels. Today’s nasty gasolines, and fuel hoses which seem less durable than what we all grew up with make this the stuff...
Re pinking/pinging/detonation, any chance the ignition timing has gotten stuck, too far advanced. I’m not an F-car guy so don’t know anything...
A well maintained CIS equipped engine won’t need continuing adjustment. It is an elegant and excellent system which needs clean fuel and all its...
Newman, it’s always fascinating to see your work, thanks for sharing it here. John.
What a superb effort. John
Excellent thread, common sense and good approach to the work yielding the right results. And a handsome Mondial. John
I have the same lift so am interested to ask how deep you’re digging the pit? thank you, John
It would be cool to show this to the young folks working at Maranello; I bet they’d go bananas for it and understand/celebrate that it takes an...
Please educate me as to what is the marine crankshaft … did Citroen/Maserati have a boat version of this engine? thanks, John
Great updates. Reminds me a bit of the George Bush (the Elder’s) quote about history being over … or an old European car’s restoration being...
Nice work. John
Such an epic thread: perfection delivered in spite of tougher logistical challenges than most of us face. It’s a gorgeous car, one I’d prefer to a...
Every stereo should have an equalizer. Great invention. John
I’m surprised that no one has suggested the O.P. gets a second opinion, i.e., estimate before letting the mechanical shop’s preferred body shop...
I only found this amazing corner of fchat a couple of days ago and just got from the beginning of the thread to here right now. Am from an...
Exquisite workmanship, an inspiration. And done in an apartment and parking a garage. John
If you’re interested. … all welcome. No F-car content but I’ve been an Alfa guy forever. John...
I remember this thread from when you did the interior but just found it again and have spent the past few days catching up. “Wow” is an...
I need to check in more often; I hadn’t realized Jon had picked up and moved the shop to TX. California’s loss. John in Conn.
Something I’ve learned over the years as someone who works with highly skilled auto technicians: the good ones understand what I call the...
