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  1. spooky

    spooky Rookie

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    #1 spooky, May 23, 2014
    Do you know any website or book that would explain how my F360 works? For instance, I would be happy when I stand in front of the engine with a friend to be able to say more than.... Uh...well, this is, uh, the engine....

    More specifically:
    1. Be able to identify each compornent of the engine (for instance this black box at the center, or the diagonal metallic part between the 2 banks of cylinders, all these tubes and wires, etc)
    2. Know all the special points of this car, like the fact there are 2 fuel tanks, that the air for the engine comes only from the top rear left intake, or what is the use of the rear low air intakes? Where are located each of the radiators?

    Well, you see my point ;)

    Spooky....


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  2. 360Grigio

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    #2 360Grigio, May 23, 2014
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    The owners manual would be a good place to start. If you want more in depth knowledge, the shop manuals can be found online.

    Edit. Also use the search on this site. I have learned a lot about the engine here

    Have fun learning.
     
  3. Mozella

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    #3 Mozella, May 23, 2014
    Eurospares (and many other sites) have IPBs (Illustrated Parts Breakdowns) which may come in handy. With a few clicks you can zero in on various areas of the car and by following the numbers track down the name of the component as well as its location. Start with the "cooling system" drawings, for example, and you'll find things like the twin radiators (at the front), the water pump (on the front of the engine), the expansion tank (near the aft part of the engine compartment) and so on.

    Look here: http://www.eurospares.co.uk/?M=1&gclid=CMWXo5qDpLYCFchc3godCSwAHA
     
  4. Dano360NC

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    #4 Dano360NC, May 23, 2014
    You could try a parts supplier like Ricambi USA. They have an index for the systems and an exploded drawing for the systems with each component named.......and the price :)
     
  5. vrsurgeon

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    #5 vrsurgeon, May 23, 2014
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    Start with the owners manual. yes, actually read it. Its something less than 10% of owners actually do. :) (Chapter 7 in the manual. Looking at the pictures is a great way to start) Download it from ferraridatabase.com if your car is missing it.

    Then, you can go to ricambiamerica.com and look at the diagrams to take it from there...
     
  6. BSU

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    #6 BSU, May 23, 2014
  7. spooky

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    #7 spooky, May 24, 2014
    Thanks for the answers.
    I already took a look at the workshop and owner manual, as well as ricambi... It is missing explanations (ricambi, workshop) on how it works in details (owner).

    The best is definitely aldousvoice... But it focuses (with talent) only on a few parts, and he now sold his 360...
    Here is a delighting example with the air plenum chamber description:
    http://aldousvoice.com/2013/01/07/ferrari-360-air-intake-system/#more-853

    I'm surprised there is nothing more available in a central place:)

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  8. Need4Spd

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    #8 Need4Spd, May 24, 2014
    It is amazing, actually, that nothing exists like that. Someone I know went for years thinking the heater on his Challenge Stradale didn't work, until I told him to try pressing the "Stop" button on the dash. Instantly the heater worked!
     
  9. Kevin Rev'n

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    #9 Kevin Rev'n, May 29, 2014
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  10. English Rebel

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    #10 English Rebel, May 30, 2014
    Kevin
    I just ordered a copy -- not cheap at $90.
    Alan
     
  11. Labman

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    #11 Labman, May 30, 2014
    +1 on the owners manual. It's a must. Once in a while I take it out of it's pouch and look at it again in case I missed anything.
     
  12. whatheheck

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    #12 whatheheck, May 30, 2014
    Same here, I'm looking for detailed design info like how much downforce does the car get at what speed? Air intake ducts info: like I think the front fender side ducts are to cool the brakes?

    Thanks for sharing Kevin. I will try and search for that book and perhaps buy one too.

    Dan
     
  13. Kevin Rev'n

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  14. whatheheck

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    #14 whatheheck, May 31, 2014
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    #15 Fred3000gt, May 31, 2014
  16. English Rebel

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    #16 English Rebel, May 31, 2014
  17. whatheheck

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    #17 whatheheck, May 31, 2014
    Excellent! Thanks Fred and Alan!

    Will order one soon.

    You all have a great weekend.

    Dan
     
  18. spooky

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    #18 spooky, Jun 16, 2014
    Got the book... Interesting indeed, but not technical enough, the only info I got (but maybe Aldous already reported it) is about this valve connecting the 2 plenums. So far, workshop and owner manuals are the best.


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  19. whatheheck

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    #19 whatheheck, Jun 16, 2014
    I am still waiting for my book to arrive.

    Dan
     
  20. English Rebel

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    #20 English Rebel, Jun 16, 2014
    I tend to agree that the book is not heavily technical but interesting reading on how they developed the car.
    Alan
     
  21. Chiaroman

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    #21 Chiaroman, Jun 16, 2014
    Hello,

    I clicked on the link and it says "French" at the top???

    I know you guys are intelligent but am I missing something here???

    Thanking you in advance for your help.

    Tom
     
  22. Kevin Rev'n

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  23. English Rebel

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    #23 English Rebel, Jun 16, 2014
    Good way to learn a second (or third) language while genning up on your car. :)
    Alan
     
  24. GaryR

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    #24 GaryR, Jun 16, 2014
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  25. whatheheck

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    #25 whatheheck, Jun 16, 2014
    Thanks for sharing!

    Dan
     
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