Category: Technical Articles

(Re-published with permission: Sports Car Market—December 1998 issue) Keith Martin, our esteemed editor, recently called regarding his newly acquired 1964 Ferrari 330 America. When he purchased the car, it wasn’t smoking. Some 300 miles later, it was killing mosquitoes and polluting the skies with reckless abandon.

In this article Nico will help you rebuild your 348 clutch and help you save money. Lets take a look at all the parts first.

Are you having troubles with the starter motor? Don't fret too much. I had it, at first I thought it was the starter so I made rebuilt one for about 150 Euros because it is a Nipon Denso like Japaneses car so it was possible to find parts. But finaly it was not it, it start one time and the next time it didn't work but made a "clac"(sound heard).

I will start with the oil temperature (temp) indicator. On the 348 sometimes the oil temp indicator does not work anymore and will result in a false reading of the heat or no information at all. To check if it is in fact the oil temp indicator that is damaged you have to go on the back of the car. On the oil tank you have the oil therometor sensor.

This is a simple modification to beef up the grounding of the two digiplex computers on 308s and 328s. A poor ground circuit causes additional internal heat to the components and premature failure of the units..

Q: I frequently get asked what Fluid is used on 355 Spyder convertible top systems and how to fill the resivoir. A: Ferrari Hydraulic Top Systems use Jaguar Hydrualic Top Fluid availible at any Jaguar Dealer and can be easily shipped if none are close at hand. Even though the Jag Fluid is identicle it comes with a hefty savings.

Happy Holidays Everyone, Like most of you I'm buried with things to do during the Holiday Season, so I'll make this months Tech Tip a combination of tips that will cover several models. Q: How to best reduce Flat Spotting Tires while stored for the winter.

Below is a list of aftermarket (Intermotor) thermoswitches with the description, temp etc. INTERMOTOR ELECTRIC FAN SWITCHES N.O.C. - normally open circuit N.C.C. - normally closed circuit Part No. A/F Size Thread Temp °C 50480 19 3/8" BSP Taper 50-46 N.C.C. 50471 19 3/8" BSP Taper 77-74 N.C.C.

Intermotor part number 50172 replaces the OEM part without any modification. OEM part costs approx £65 - aftermarket part approx £10. Intermotor 50172 closes - 87 degrees C opens - 82 degrees C M14 x 1.

Hi Everyone, I want to thank Andrew and his group for asking me to write a few Tech Tips and articles for Ferrari Forum. The 348 Series cars have a known weak link in the electrical portion of the AC System that will eventually render the system inoperable and can lead to expensive component failure if left unaddressed.

Rear Brake Caliper Rebuild 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS QV US-spec INTRO One day, I noticed the rear brake caliper on the driver's side was leaking brake fluid. I pulled the wheel off to look and found it was leaking where the handbrake lever entered the caliper body. I've heard this is a common problem.

When checking the oil level on a early model 308 be sure you check the oil within 3 to 5 mins. after stopping engine. If you do not check it in that time range the oil starts to drain out of the oil cooler back into the crankcase and will give you a false reading.

This is a special "trick" to installing igntion wires into the Magneti Marelli distributor caps. This is the method used for 7mm, but may also be used for 8mm wire (if it fits in the holes of the caps. It may require further trimming of the wire to fit). 1) Determine length of the wire needed (if you're replacing the old ones, match it to those. Please, work with one wire at a time).

The axle boots on your Ferrari can deteriorate with age and the elements. Use Westlys revitalizer and they will stay like new. It is for vinyl or rubber. It is made by Blue Coral and can be found at Pep Boys and other auto stores. Much better than heavy silicones. It actually penetrates the rubber and is not a coating.

When changing the engine oil in the car (olio motore) you can reuse the copper o-ring by reannealing it. Just hold it with a pair of pliers and heat it up with a torch or the kitchen stove (don't tell your wife) until it's red hot. Then dip it in some room temperature water to cool it off. Now you have a washer ready to be crushed again and that will seal properly.