I need parts

This is not my first Ferrari, so I should have known better. '79 308 missing a lot of engine parts. I need cams, cam covers, air cleaner, a/c compressor, brackets, cam drive gears and all related parts, distributors, etc. you get the picture. Anybody? Thanks, Steve.

 

Better call T. Rutlands.

http://www.trutlands.com/

1-800-638-1444

 

TRutlands, Ricambi, Ferrari UK

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/
http://www.trutlands.com/
http://www.ferrariparts.co.uk/


You should also talk to Norwood Performance

 

talked to James @ Norwood, he reccomended Bill @ GT Cars in Phoenix. Talked to him yesterday. Waiting for reply.

 

i've got NOS webers and manifolds, sold the cams tho.

 

I have a pile of cam drive gears as well. plastic and steel. PM me

 

Cam covers are matched to the heads and not interchangable????

Not to be discouraging, or anything.......

 

you mean the cam caps right? I know that cam caps are matched and numbered but i've never heard of the cover being that way.

 

I need cam covers, not cam caps. Cam caps are matched and numbered. Cam covers are just like valve covers.

 

Valve covers are machined to the head just like Tex said.

 

ahh you're right, the cams poke out thru there and the seals fit between. I would assume you could make another set work, can't be that far off between the engines.

 

You would think so but I have seen them swapped and have huge differences in where the rear ends are (like 1/16 step on the gasket surface. Same at the front ends for the seal pockets and O ring grooves.

It can be a real mess.

 

GT is amazing... I am so grateful that they are close to home...

 

Forget about replacing the distributors. Get the Electromotive XDI system from Nick's Forza Ferrari. It will cost you a lot less than a pair of distributors, and comes complete with everything you need to set it up. Plus, you then have an electronic ignition system that is incredibly reliable, without the hastle of the dual points in two distributors, etc. And then have Wade make up a couple of end plates to cover where the distributors would mount, and a bracket for the coils.

 

Thanks for the back up! LOL!

I thought I had read that somewhere........Ferrari of Atlanta had two new distribs on the shelf once, $800 USD each.......

I wasn't sure mine were coming back, when TRutland'***** a rough patch there for awhile.....this was years ago.

 

My distribs only have one set of points.....now...

 

Nick's website: www.nicksforzaferrari.com -superb gentleman!

 

So much for interchageability. An opportunity for a "Field Modification".

Bound to be better than the fabled "Fiero Modification" that we've seen here.

 

ttt

 

I bought Scott's cams, so my originals may be available. PM me for specifics.

Henry

 

Bill @ GT Cars will not call me back. I'm done with him. Danny @ Boardwalk says he has become more than a little lax in returning calls. Still need parts.