Recommendations for a mechanics book?

The older books by Bentley are pretty good. Pick one up for an "E" type, or an early beemer and you'll have the basics of working on a carbed engine with a distributor.

 

For the 308 motor Guy Croft tuning the twin cam engine, very similar to the 308 V8 motor.

 

Look for Weber carb books there are several good ones....

 

i've been working on cars since the '50s. i attended a vocational high school and studied auto mechanics. i've owned motor's manuals, chilton and many others and truthfully the book that taught me the most is john muir's "how to keep your volkswagen alive." after reading it many years ago everything i'd learned up to then seemed to jell and make sense. i still keep a copy of it right next to my chair along with the one in the garage and refer to it frequently.

 

You too, huh? I actually did what he preached. Get a bug, head for the coast, fix what breaks along the way, and don't screw with the rest.

Dale

 

+1

"Modifying and Tuning Fiat/Lancia Twin Cam Engines".

ISBN: 0-947981-98-5.

There was an updated edition published not that long ago (which could be purchased directly from Guy Croft).

 

your questions are great and I know a lot of persons think the same as you're thinking at the moment . a bit of patienace I'm sure your questions can be answered correctly. this is a thread I look forward to . on the specifics pay attention to the responders . my ignore

button is on.

 

Best source of info is right here on F-Chat!

Some very knowledgeable people lurk these halls... we all owe thanks to the guys who post their DIY experience as well as the professionals who chime in as well!

Check out Tom's site too....
Tom Yang's Ferrari Restoration

Best Wishes,
Vincenzo

 

Guy,

You're just a few hours South of me. Drop by one Saturday morning for a few hours. I've got a 308 engine on it's way back together and a Boxer engine on the way apart. And then there's some suspension and brake work in progress....As all of this directly relates to both the questions you're asking now and the conversations we've already had, it could be a lot of fun.

Best,
David

 

"Ferrari Tuning Tips & Maintenance Techniques" by Roush/Apen (Ferrari Tuning Tips and Maintenance Techniques: Gerald L. Roush, John R. Apen: 9781588500120: Amazon.com: Books) might be a good option. It is Ferrari-specific, covers all main areas of the car (engine, cooling, carbs, suspension, etc), and is short enough and written at a high enough level that the information is easy to digest. This 2001 book is a reissue of a book originally published in 1977. It focuses mostly on the V-12's (most models of 250/275/330/365), but it also covers the 246 Dino V6 and also has some references to the 308GT4. This book seems like a good match for what you are looking for.

 

Mention of How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive (I had that one... ) reminded me of my all time favourite, Dick O'Kane's "How to Repair Your Foreign Car: A Guide for the Beginner, Your Wife, and the Mechanically Inept."

Not sure how useful it would be in your situation, but I thought it was absolutely priceless. The author recommends buying two copies, one to read by the fireside and another to amuse yourself at the roadside.

The all round most quoted line from this book has to be his statement that "Carbeuretor is a French word that means 'leave it alone'".

Also tips and musings on British ignition and electronic systems. (I drove my Jaguar across the country and it only caught fire once... If Brittania rules the waves, why won't Her cars go through a puddle?)