DINO : Engine Start Button

Granucci · 09-22-2009, 12:15 PM

Question was being asked and I suspect it's in someone's manual, but some Dino owners don't recognize what it is for: Ok, guys, what does it do

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 09-22-2009, 12:26 PM

Hmmm, must be for the later models, possibly to compensate for somekind of starting problems on occasions ? Mine is a 1969 Euro and is not equipped with this "exotic" feature. w/ smiles Jimmy

archiegibbs · 09-22-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Mine is a 1969 Euro and is not equipped with this "exotic" feature. w/ smiles Jimmy

Ferrari have always been ahead of their time, Engine Start buttons, hey

But much better now they are on the dash

Granucci · 09-22-2009, 02:20 PM

I was thinking, it looks kinda stock. IF so, could it be used for diagnosing issues, or cold start problems...seems very odd. More like a mech's need to fool with the engine for tuning or such.

Thing that throws me is the 'Emergency' part!?....what could that be.

SCM246 · 01-05-2010, 01:30 PM

This button has a definite and helpful purpose when adjusting valves as it allows the operator to easily rotate the cams to measure valve lash at each valve.

This handy button allows you to "bump" the engine and instantly see the results; whether the cam lobe is pointing directly away opposite the valve bucket so you can take a lash measurement.

It alleviates the need to:
- crawl under the dino to the crankcase access point, hand turn the engine at the flywheel, get back topside and see if you turned it enough, then repeat ad nauseum
or
- walk around to the cockpit, crank the starter an unknown amount, return to the engine compartment to see if you turned it enough, then repeat ad nauseum

09-22-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,039	DINO : Engine Start Button Question was being asked and I suspect it's in someone's manual, but some Dino owners don't recognize what it is for: Ok, guys, what does it do Attached Images Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

09-22-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,039	I was thinking, it looks kinda stock. IF so, could it be used for diagnosing issues, or cold start problems...seems very odd. More like a mech's need to fool with the engine for tuning or such. Thing that throws me is the 'Emergency' part!?....what could that be. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-22-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Hmmm, must be for the later models, possibly to compensate for somekind of starting problems on occasions ? Mine is a 1969 Euro and is not equipped with this "exotic" feature. w/ smiles Jimmy

01-05-2010, 01:30 PM	#5
SCM246 Owner Join Date: Jan 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 311	This button has a definite and helpful purpose when adjusting valves as it allows the operator to easily rotate the cams to measure valve lash at each valve. This handy button allows you to "bump" the engine and instantly see the results; whether the cam lobe is pointing directly away opposite the valve bucket so you can take a lash measurement. It alleviates the need to: - crawl under the dino to the crankcase access point, hand turn the engine at the flywheel, get back topside and see if you turned it enough, then repeat ad nauseum or - walk around to the cockpit, crank the starter an unknown amount, return to the engine compartment to see if you turned it enough, then repeat ad nauseum