I bought a time machine

I hope they know how to put this all back....
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The list keeps growing but we are going on the home stretch now. The crank pulley was a beeotch to get off but finally obliged. Replacing all the injectors, the plug wires, plugs, valve adjustment, most of the fuel and gas hoses, cap, rotor, etc etc. I'm really curious what its like to drive after all this because it actually ran pretty good.
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Did you find a new clock or have the existing reconditioned? Mine could use a new lens, just haven’t gotten around to ordering one.

 

Sent it out for reconditioning. The clock was working when it left but the lens was completely cloudy. The other gauges were fine.

 

Do not foget the hoses under the manifold, they can die

Why did you remove the crank pulley?

Were your valve shims more than two sizes of 0.05mm shim off from correct one?

 

Yes replacing those hoses as well. Not sure why the crank pulley had to come off but it was loaded with caked on junk from the years. Saw it myself. As to the shims I asked the mechanic about it and he said they weren't badly out. Seems like we have received all the parts and things going back on now.

 

Went to visit the Time Machine in the O'Gara shop today. Parts going back on. Replacing the hoses under the plenum (some were pretty bad). T Belts have been installed. Might get it back next week. Still lots to do. When finished every maintenance item will be checked off. New fuel injectors, valve adjustment, new caps, rotors, plugs and ignition wires, CV joint boots, sway bar bushings, and fuel and water hoses. That plus the T Belt service, clock repair, replace the door lock mechanisms and window seals, and new battery. Oh and all new AC compressor and conversion kit. Whew!
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Very comprehensive refreshing! You should have a reliable machine when it's finished. I'm particularly interested in the AC compressor & conversion.

Not to be nosey, but what's the final bill going to be?

 

What bill? Isn’t this covered under Ferrari’s warranty?

When I bought the car I had in mind a budget to do this. Didn’t plan on the AC giving out but I think it’s going to be close to what I thought on the high end.

Once you open a can of worms you should expect to find a few unpleasant things inside.

Ya know, we don’t really own these things. We take care of them and then pass them down to the next person who does the same to the next person. It’s our job for the future.

 

Yup..they basicly own you. However..they are such a beauty car.

 

$9500 included tax is my guess
This car will be tops and better then new, ready to drive The Valley of Fire

 

Too bad it wasn't ready for a quick trip around the F1 circuit before they took it down

 

The O'gara shop took about a month longer to open than I thought. Paperwork stuff.

 

The top of the engine is starting to get put back together. Timing belts already in. Still need to install the new AC compressor. Going over to see it on Friday.
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Working without a net there.

I dropped a nut down an intake tract many years ago (made it past an open valve!), and now use paper towels or tape to seal up ALL openings until I need to deal with that opening.

 

They took it off and took a picture for me. I wanted to see the progress.

 

That picture gives me the willies!!!

"Anybody seen that 10mm nut? Oh, and I seem to be missing a washer!"

 

Perfect owner for this Ferrari.
Do the correct service first with no question, no delay then enjoy many miles with segurity!

How far off were the valves, exhaust worst?
.05mm - .1mm perhaps

 

Went over to see it this morning. Its getting together but found a few more fuel hose issues at the pump and accumulator. Improper installation done sometime in the past. New fuel filter is in along with new hoses and clamps.

But... the big news: the new AC is in! Mechanic said it fit pretty well but a couple of bolts were too long so he replaced them with shorter ones. All new fittings for the new gas.

All new fuel injectors installed as well as the fuel distributor back in with it no longer wobbling. Might get it back next week-- but probably not.
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Regarding fuel lines, did they replace the plastic (polyamide) lines from the fuel distributor to the injectors? (ie rebuilt the lines with new plastic sections between the metal connection ends) (see red arrows below) The plastic parts can get brittle and crack, and should be done as part of a fuel line refurbishment. Verell sells a kit to rebuilt the distributor to injector lines. www.unobtainiumsupply.com In their catalog link, the K-Jet CIS products start on page 26 - K-JETP kit does the distributor to injector (including cold start injector) lines. K-JetSS&P kit does the distributor to injector lines and includes the stainless braided fuel lines for distributor inlet and return lines (to the hard lines above the right side fuel tank (blue arrow, bottom right of your picture below). The K-JETBTOOL, page 31, makes it a DIY project, I rebuilt those polyamide distributor to injector lines a few years ago.

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Great work overall, and I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions when it's done!

Gordon

 

Looking good man.

 

I hope they remember to refit that crank pulley bolt.

 

Beautiful golden new Bosch injectors... $100 each so gold is a correct color

 

Getting closer! The top of the engine is back together. 2 AC hoses need to be remade for added length.

Now moving underneath. The CV joints and axles are out. The boots were shot. You could tell it was a long time since they were serviced.

So we're getting pretty close to finishing. Most likely before New Year it will be finished. I might try to run by tomorrow and see myself if I have time.
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Looking at your exploded axles, now I'm having a "While I'm in there, maybe I should..." moment on my own project, haha!