Hints on how to improve the running of your Dino

williamtaylor · 12-01-2008, 12:51 AM

Any suggestions on how to improve the running of your Dino?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-29-2008, 12:08 PM

Here's a newly developed ignition system (high tech, laser lights, etc.) for Dino to upgrade and make starting a natural, if anyone is interested. My local vintage Ferrari dealer friend developed this recently for his customers. The shop also has an A/C system custom fitted for Dino based on reliable Japanese unit sytem. I just thought some gearheads out there might be interested in these. If anyone's interested, let me know. w/ smiles Jimmy

Granucci · 12-29-2008, 12:14 PM

Doc, can you explain some of this, like laser lights ??

rik

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-29-2008, 12:29 PM

Sorry, Granucci. I am not a gearhead nor an expert. However, the brief encounter and explanation was that the unit is all solid state and high tech. Next time around when I visit the shop, I'll ask for more infos, hopefully then I can give you a better answer. w/ smiles Jimmy

Granucci · 12-29-2008, 12:42 PM

great: my tech is limited too.

Gcalo · 12-29-2008, 08:55 PM

That's a very clever setup.

I would guess the laser is a replacement for the ignition points. The Dino's used two sets of Magnetti Marelli ignition points and they were tricky to set and adjust. They opposed each other in the distributor. I know because I had a Dino and I used to use a flashlight battery and a flashlght bulb set-up on both sets to adjust them simultaneously.

So I think he's now replacing those with a laser.

Smart deal and probably well worth doing especially since these units are placed away from the engine heat.

Give your friend a gold star.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-29-2008, 10:32 PM

Thanx for the tech info, Gcalo. That sounds like the brief explanation I heard. Thanx again for clearing it up. w/ smiles Jimmy

Gcalo · 12-29-2008, 10:41 PM

The one thing that car lacked was reliable ignition and it looks like your friend nailed it.

I have always felt that coils should be away from the engine heat and your friend proved my point.

Maybe you should post his contact info. That's a very valuable resource.

Have you put this setup in your car?

SCM246 · 01-05-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gcalo

That's a very clever setup.

I would guess the laser is a replacement for the ignition points. The Dino's used two sets of Magnetti Marelli ignition points and they were tricky to set and adjust. They opposed each other in the distributor. I know because I had a Dino and I used to use a flashlight battery and a flashlght bulb set-up on both sets to adjust them simultaneously.

So I think he's now replacing those with a laser.

Smart deal and probably well worth doing especially since these units are placed away from the engine heat.

Give your friend a gold star.

Exactly. The laser or solid state options serve to indicate spark ignition rather than send current over electrical contacts.
While I do not know the exact manufacturer of the system Jimmy-san has elegantly divulged, here is an explanation of a similar one.
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

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Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	I'll start off first ... Here's a newly developed ignition system (high tech, laser lights, etc.) for Dino to upgrade and make starting a natural, if anyone is interested. My local vintage Ferrari dealer friend developed this recently for his customers. The shop also has an A/C system custom fitted for Dino based on reliable Japanese unit sytem. I just thought some gearheads out there might be interested in these. If anyone's interested, let me know. w/ smiles Jimmy Attached Images

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Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,039	Doc, can you explain some of this, like laser lights ?? rik 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

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Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,039	great: my tech is limited too. 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

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12-29-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Sorry, Granucci. I am not a gearhead nor an expert. However, the brief encounter and explanation was that the unit is all solid state and high tech. Next time around when I visit the shop, I'll ask for more infos, hopefully then I can give you a better answer. w/ smiles Jimmy

12-29-2008, 08:55 PM	#6
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	That's a very clever setup. I would guess the laser is a replacement for the ignition points. The Dino's used two sets of Magnetti Marelli ignition points and they were tricky to set and adjust. They opposed each other in the distributor. I know because I had a Dino and I used to use a flashlight battery and a flashlght bulb set-up on both sets to adjust them simultaneously. So I think he's now replacing those with a laser. Smart deal and probably well worth doing especially since these units are placed away from the engine heat. Give your friend a gold star.

12-29-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Thanx for the tech info, Gcalo. That sounds like the brief explanation I heard. Thanx again for clearing it up. w/ smiles Jimmy

12-29-2008, 10:41 PM	#8
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	The one thing that car lacked was reliable ignition and it looks like your friend nailed it. I have always felt that coils should be away from the engine heat and your friend proved my point. Maybe you should post his contact info. That's a very valuable resource. Have you put this setup in your car?