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  1. jerion

    jerion Karting

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    Gentlemen, I'm suprised no one has questioned the use of the concave plug at the end of the oil galley. It might be a whole lot better to consider using a pipe tap and an allen pipe plug. Relying on a plug and a hard tap with a punch and a hammer is risky, at best. I've rebuilt many engines, some racing and some just extremely complex (Porsche 911) and I replaced all caps with pipe plugs with loctite. Something to think about!

    All the best on the rebuild! Waiting for a soundbite.
     
    jerion, Dec 30, 2007
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  2. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Back to it tomorrow. Everything cleaned and new gaskets arrived.
     
    omgjon, Dec 30, 2007
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  3. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Seems like that would be a better system. Soundbite SOON!
     
    omgjon, Dec 30, 2007
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  4. velocetwo

    velocetwo F1 World Champ

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    Look forward to the sound, I am currently restoring a car and after seeing all your great pictures it keeps me motivated.

    Thank You
     
    velocetwo, Dec 31, 2007
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  5. jselevan

    jselevan Formula 3

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    All is well. Plugs in and seated correctly. Engine runs great. Gobs of oil pressure. Idles well. A few minor issues to clean up along the way, but Jon is back in business. I am sure he will take some pictures and post some audio files.

    We are running it without the bell housing on. Flywheel spinning away, without pressure plate or clutch. Long story. I will let Jon fill you in.

    And a safe New Year to everyone.

    Jim S.
     
    jselevan, Dec 31, 2007
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  6. celestialcoop

    celestialcoop Formula Junior

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    Congrats.
    Smiles all around, I'll bet.
    Cheers,
    Coop
     
    celestialcoop, Dec 31, 2007
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  7. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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  8. TURBOQV

    TURBOQV Formula Junior

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    SAME TO YOU!
    You had us all in suspense. glad it worked out for you.

    Cheers
     
    TURBOQV, Jan 1, 2008
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  9. Randy Forbes

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    Always a good feeling (seeing ample oil pressure)!

    Happy New Year to you too!

    Thanks for all your entertaining & educational posts/pictures this past year, and looking forward to more in 2008.
     
    Randy Forbes, Jan 1, 2008
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  10. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    More progress today. Running in of the engine. Will post on youtube tomorrow. Hooked up all the cables for vents and heaters and installed the rear leather and assorted pieces. Ran all the cables for the gas release, engine bay and trunk. Tomorrow Jim S. is coming down to help with the electrical making sure all is well. Plan on installing the engine next week. My son Jeff is home helping for the next 6 weeks so more will get accomplished.
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  11. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Wow, just wow.

    More like

    OMG, Jon!
     
    Etcetera, Jan 3, 2008
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  12. velocetwo

    velocetwo F1 World Champ

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    Nice job, it's always nerve-wracking when you have a big piece to glue down.

    Hey if anyone working at Dynamat reads this "why don't they finish the matt off in black, so it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb"?
     
    velocetwo, Jan 3, 2008
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  13. jimshadow

    jimshadow F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Jon,

    THis really is a work of art!!! I REALLY enjoy this thread!

    JIM
     
    jimshadow, Jan 3, 2008
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  14. synchro

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    Would Mark have time to make any more?
    These are a commonly broken item in many Dinos.


    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=136834040&postcount=1394
     
    synchro, Jan 3, 2008
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  15. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I forwarded your message to Mark. I'll see what I can do.
     
    omgjon, Jan 3, 2008
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  16. Crawler

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    Jon:

    I see that you don't have the hinged locking bar on your hatch release levers either. I forgot to reinstall mine when they were replaced last year, but now I feel better about it. It's actually kind of a pain to use anyway...
     
    Crawler, Jan 4, 2008
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  17. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    That's why I left it off.
     
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  18. omgjon

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  19. John Corbani

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    Engine sounds great on the video Jon. Your smile looks great too. Congratulations!
    John
     
    John Corbani, Jan 4, 2008
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  20. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Really cool.

    I can sense your impatience in your post.

    Not long now, certainly should be road worthy by the Spring, don't you think?

    Dave
     
    dm_n_stuff, Jan 4, 2008
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  21. jimshadow

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    EXCELLENT!!!!
    The look on your face at the very end says it all. :)

    JIM
     
    jimshadow, Jan 4, 2008
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  22. ENZOSON

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    Jon,

    I am very proud of you!!! You brough her back to life.

    Cheers


    Pietro
     
    ENZOSON, Jan 4, 2008
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  23. maximilian.szwaj

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    With FULL RESPECT hats off!!!
    Regards also to Jim.S
    Max.
     
    maximilian.szwaj, Jan 5, 2008
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  24. spiderseeker

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    Nothing short of fantastic- Congrats !
    Now I want to see a video of you driving it, just after completion.
     
    spiderseeker, Jan 5, 2008
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  25. Dino 208gt4

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    Hopping in this tread once in a while.
    Very impressed about how you put this car back on the road again.
    Respect!!
     
    Dino 208gt4, Jan 5, 2008
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