I will try to add a link to a couple engine out posts that really helped me when I did mine. How to remove engine with a four post lift http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-engine-out-4-post-hoist-safe-way-pictures.234071 Check list when removing engine http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/138561024
Here's another engine out service that goes into some detail for F1 guys http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-f1-engine-out.181966 An excellent brake upgrade by Eric http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/not-so-expensive-brake-upgrade-f355.258160 Engine reassembly and good background on tear down http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/138407599 Cam timing thread http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/setting-cam-timing-belts-355-a.130430 Cam degree. Process excellent info just use. 355 specs http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/degreeing-cams.148917 Setting up cams 348 but theory is same. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/setting-up-cams148604 Head rebuild thread http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-head-rebuild-pics.197627 How to remove engine http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-major-part-1-how-drop-engine.53351 Clutch change http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/134345405 Flywheel rebuild/greasing for balance http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-flywheel-grease.152737 Alternator rebuild http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f355-alternator-rebuild-update-part-numbers.124504 Annual fluids/recommendations http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/141297064 How to remove a door panel http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355-door-panel-removal-how.191977 360 f1 pump first install http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/360-f1-pump-install-355-a.302088
Nice to see my 2008 thread being referenced!! 5 years on she's still running strong, and due for another belt change soon. I'm glad I did it myself the first time, but for the next one I may just have it done to save time. Or may be selling it to go for a Stradale
'94 OEM Non-Airbag Steering Wheel Fit to Later Airbag Models: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/non-air-bag-oem-steering-wheel-fit.393653 Troubleshooting CELs, Slow Down Lights, Bad Thermocouples, Vescovini ECUs: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/thermocouples-slow-down-lights-related-cel%92s-how-conquer-them.378429 Clock - Oil Temperature Gauge Swap in a 355 F1: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/355f1-oil-temp-gauge-clock-swap.382211 HID Headlamp Install: HID lights possible on f355? newbie question - FerrariChat.com Finally, a great old thread on Coil On Plug conversion for the 355. A very viable project if you can make it work. I will tackle this again sometime soon: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f355-coil-plug-conversion.36012 Cheers
My coil on plug setup is still working fine. I had to replace the MSD box once a couple years ago when it went bad, and I had a coil go out (replace that as well) but besides that it has been flawless for me. It's been almost 9 years now. JD
Great to hear that, Jeff. I just completed a major 6 months ago, and since I kept all the parts of this conversion, I feel like I should try it again. I'll see about redoing the low voltage wiring to the coils to eliminate that misfire that I had before. Cheers, Alex
I found this link and realized it belongs in this sticky. This is not my contribution. Credit should go to roadracer311. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/how-update-power-steering-tank-355-a.292079
This is from another user but felt it needed to be on this sticky http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/procedure-cure-355-spider-roof-does-not-close-properly-due-old-fluid.316148 ketel
Just wanted to share a few more documents on misc. maintenance procedures for the 355 that I have downloaded from various sources through the years. Cheers Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here's a more detailed account of dropping and reinstalling the 355 engine that I thought I'd share, that might help the more advanced DIY'ers, or just to add to your knowledge of the F355. Cheers Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
How to fix seat potentiometers (one of the leading causes of Spider tops not working). http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/fear-not-seat-pot-potentiometer-how-rebuild-one-without-removing.288373
355 Steering rack removal. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/how-remove-steering-rack-355-a.430060
348's have adjustable coilovers. all you do is loosen the lock ring , turn down the cup and re tighten the lock ring. i believe 355;s are the same. one turn is 1.2mm in ride height. snapon makes the spanner whenches needed. the part #'s are ahs301 and ahs304.one for the lock ring and one for the spring cup.
Door handle fix, not my thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/how-remove-outer-door-panel-replace-door-handle-355-a.434508
