Dino Restoration

"Woops wrong thread" yeah! right! keep rubbing it in,,,keep rubbing it in....Have you actually started on the Lambo?

 

Jon,

Great attitude. These things really are works of art and it is a lot of fun admiring how Ferrari takes so much care with each and every part. They have always done so. If they can not buy an acceptable part for a certain function, there is never a second thought about designing a part that is just so.

Your photography has taken another giant step. The lighting in the last series of pictures was right on. They are not "studio shots" but the detail is there for all to see. And to see the atmosphere of your shop. And to admire.

Keep it up,

John

 

I just want to know, when you are finished, if it smells like a new car!

 

You gotta love California Scents!

 

Have you considered using red glyptol on the inside of the oil sump lids? It seems to stop some of the sweating these motors are typically know for. I put it on mine, baked them in an oven and my floor stays fairly oil drip free.

Just a thought.

...Keith

 

Jon, This came from one of the Lambo forums.

I've taken this post from another forum. It refers to engine/drivetrain castings but perhaps it will work on porous wheels.

The loctite part # 17497 - 1 Litre loctite 990 IMPREGNATION SEALANT.

A nice description I read was:

"Years ago new castings were pressure tested for porosity prior to machine work was started. Porous castings were junked prior to machining. Today, porosities are repaired using Loctite 990 which is surface applied and cures at room temperatures. 990 can seal a porosity to the pressure rating of the parent metal. Factory castings are dipped and cured using Loctite Resinol wicking type porosity stop. One type cures at 194F degrees and one cures at room temperature. The porosities are rectified for a lifetime. Aluminum is the most prone to porosity."

http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/990-EN.pdf

 

Glyptal is a trade name for an alkyd varnish. Traditionally used by hotrodders to seal castings and allow faster oil drainback to the pan. In this case "seal" means to keep inbedded casting sand, etc from coming loose, not seal from leaks. It leaves a very slick finish on the casting. I'm not sure about its use on aluminum though. For that, I'd use the Loctite.

http://scuderiatopolino.com/Links/engine.htm
One final touch that was not done on the engine that was illustrated at the beginning of this article, was deburring and painting the inside of the block. I recommend it highly as it allows oil to flow back down to the pan more quickly. If also seals the interior block surface trapping any contaminants that might become loose. Do not use just any paint. Many engine builders use a product called GLYPTAL, which an electric motor insulating paint, originally developed by General Electric. Once dry and cured it leaves a very tough, slick coating.

 

Eastwood sells the Glyptal product. The quart size is the best value over the spray can.

 

As a Maserati Bora owner for over 18 years, I'm surprized you chose the Maserati Merak as the Bora is so affordable today. In 1972-74 The Dino was priced at $15k, new from the dealer while The Bora was priced at $25k. Today Bora's don't even fetch twice their original price unless they're spectacular while the Dino is multiples. In actual driving and reliability, The Bora is far more robust.

BTW, want to buy one?

 

Looks like the guys above covered the Glyptal question (far better than I could have as well). Cheers...Keith

 

That's devastating news...

Insurance?

FWIW... the valve covers shouldn't be polished anyway (plastic media blast), and the air box cover and expansion tank shouldn't be chromed (painted black).....

 

No!

Such a bummer. Good luck.

 

So sorry to hear that, Omgjon. You must feel terrible, but I am sure you can locate new parts. Best of luck, Andy

 

I am sorry to hear that. I was over at Superformance in the UK a few months ago & they had several spare engines and lots of parts in their shop. I would call them and ask for Mike or Ron they are really helpful & straightforward to deal with. If I can be of help please let me know. Maybe after you see what is left you can send out an itemized list to all of us & we can try to help. You certainly have been a huge contributor here. Good Luck