Dino Restoration

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.

 

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

Thank You

 

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.

 

Congrats.
Smiles all around, I'll bet.
Cheers,
Coop

 

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

Cheers

 

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.

 

Wow, just wow.

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OMG, Jon!

 

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"?

 

Jon,

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

JIM

 

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

 

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...

 

Engine sounds great on the video Jon. Your smile looks great too. Congratulations!
John

 

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

 

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

JIM

 

Jon,

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

Cheers


Pietro

 

With FULL RESPECT hats off!!!
Regards also to Jim.S
Max.

 

Nothing short of fantastic- Congrats !
Now I want to see a video of you driving it, just after completion.

 

Hopping in this tread once in a while.
Very impressed about how you put this car back on the road again.
Respect!!