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Dennis McCann told me that Ferrari used several different brands of glass on the Dino. Those he mentioned were VIS, S Gobain, Securit, Sicursiv...
Does anyone have any recent experience with American Collectors Insurance, Inc.? How well do they handle claims? Their premiums are very low -...
What is an "engine leveler" - must be a device that keeps the engine level as it's pulled out of the car? What did you use for a hoist -...
Here's the best photo I could get of the windshield ID on my 72 Dino. It's obviously not a Sigla. Maybe some of you can tell if it's original...
I might be interested also. Check it out and let me know the scoop! Thanks, Bill
OK! Looks like I may have goofed. I researched this further and found an Alfa/Ferrari mechanic that was pretty adamant about NOT using synthetic...
I only put synthetic gear oil in the transmission, not the crankcase. So, I wouldn't anticipate a change in the oil "pressure". I've been told the...
I recently replaced the gear oil in my 246 Dino with Royal Purple Max-Gear 75W140 synthetic. The overall shifting improved and I've not seen any...
Could your "XVR" actually be a 205/70VR 14 "X"? If that's the case, I'd feel pretty safe in concluding that the 205/70VR 14 X was the Factory tire...
Thanks everyone for the interesting discussion! Here's a photo of my unused spare (rim & "X" tire) which leads me to believe my car came Factory...
Thanks Rich! I appreciate your feedback! I believe mine is a May 1972 build date s/n 4004. Do you know which tires were original on your Dino -...
My 1972 Dino has Cromodora rims with "Fiat" marked on them. See photo. A friends 1974 246 GTS has rims marked "Ferrari". Which would be correct...
My 72 Dino came with same tool bag as shown in your photo. Is the red Owner's Manual correct for a 72?
Thanks guys for the feedback! I contacted T. Rutlands today and confirmed that my Dinoplex does have new Perma-Tune electronics installed....
FYI As I recall from my experience with various plating processes, Zn or Cd plating can be either yellow or clear. The yellow color, referred to...
Dave! Thanks for your efforts on the tire deal! I ordered a set of 205's for the 1972 246 Dino GTS I purchased recently. The car came with all...
Synchro! I purchased a 1972 246 Dino GTS recently. Included in the service records was an April 2001 invoice from T. Rutlands for a "p/n 29315...
