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You just missed the Pismo event in early April. We had fun without you. It was tough but we managed.
On of the most common problems is the stater switch that is operated by the key. The electrical contacts are replaceable.
It is apparent that the horn button was redon and is not correct. If you look at the side by side picture you posted you will see there is a...
Typical of Maserati, they used what was in the parts bin. My Vignale #1119 has the later horn button. BTW I have some of the Gold emblems if you...
The gold horn button was Used on the early cars. I had a 1959 early car with this.
There is one on ebay for $3850. and it looks really clean. I would recommend you send any used unit out for rebuild. I do have a spare that I...
Per your request attached is a photo of the duct hoses. I remember doing these even 40 years ago. You need to make the big hose oval to get it...
Yes I have a complete toolkit in like new condition. Contact me via email at [email protected]
Last chance for some exercise before the storm comes. 60 degrees today and a fillup with non ethanol fuel [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mike FYI I also have a early 3.7 mistral that has the S5-20. I also have an early 3.7 Mistral with the S5-17, so as usual with maserati they used...
Thanks Ivan for taking and posting the great pictures. It was really good to see you again at both events . Somehow I never get the pictures and...
I plan to be at both events. Glad to see they chose you for a judge. Look forward to seeing you again
Sorry I do not have that info. My 3500 build sheet also has the 430cm2 shown. This is an area measurement not volume. The total swept volume is...
The reason for the various cam to valve clearance numbers on the six cylinder engines is related to which set of cams are installed. Most of the...
The oil leaks on the 6 cylinder engines is usually caused by the old style head gasket, which is still the best in my opinion. It is very...
I think either would work. But which ever you use should be rebuilt so it really works as a crankshaft damper. The rubber needs to be new or...
I think the color was fairly common. I have owned three Mistrals in that original color
My opinion on the 4.9 crankshafts is they are not very well balanced. When I rebuilt my Khamsin engine I had the crank balanced as well as the...
I have a pretty good copy of Stan Bishop's artical if you need one for you website
Also do a compression test and leakdown before you start to see if you need to go any futher. I thought you also had a rear main leaking. If that...
