Hints on how to improve the running of your 330/365

williamtaylor · 12-01-2008, 08:58 AM

Any suggestions on how to improve the running of your 330 GT or 365 GT?

michaelbayer · 12-23-2009, 05:33 AM

Well I will start beyond simply driving it Toss all the ancient ceramic/lead fuses and replace them with modern Buss made glass versions (availabe in nearly any parts store) while they are out, polish the connections with a small brush on a Dremel tool, the impact of resistance free connections is often remarkable

bryanp · 12-23-2009, 05:54 AM

I made two concessions to modernity - two modern low-profile/low amperage fans installed on the front of the radiator, and a Bosch 60 amp, single wire alternator(probably more important on an early queen mother w/ all the extra electrical stuff, and only a single 40a alternator).

For rough running, sometimes you just have to start from ground zero - on the fuel side, rebuild the carbs w/ a kit from Pierce. Set up the carbs via the method provided in Allen Bishop's book (synchrometer also from Pierce). On the ignition side, have your distributors set up on a Sun machine, make sure your coils, plugs wires/boots are healthy, get the right heat range plugs. Do a valve adjustment. Once the 209/245 motor is set up, it should run a very long time w/ no fussing necessary, esp if you live in a place w/ pretty moderate weather.

12-01-2008, 08:58 AM	#1
williamtaylor Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US and Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 298	Hints on how to improve the running of your 330/365 Any suggestions on how to improve the running of your 330 GT or 365 GT? Resources: Parts List \| Buyer's Guides

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12-23-2009, 05:33 AM	#2
michaelbayer Owner Join Date: May 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 16	Well I will start beyond simply driving it Toss all the ancient ceramic/lead fuses and replace them with modern Buss made glass versions (availabe in nearly any parts store) while they are out, polish the connections with a small brush on a Dremel tool, the impact of resistance free connections is often remarkable

12-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#3
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	I made two concessions to modernity - two modern low-profile/low amperage fans installed on the front of the radiator, and a Bosch 60 amp, single wire alternator(probably more important on an early queen mother w/ all the extra electrical stuff, and only a single 40a alternator). For rough running, sometimes you just have to start from ground zero - on the fuel side, rebuild the carbs w/ a kit from Pierce. Set up the carbs via the method provided in Allen Bishop's book (synchrometer also from Pierce). On the ignition side, have your distributors set up on a Sun machine, make sure your coils, plugs wires/boots are healthy, get the right heat range plugs. Do a valve adjustment. Once the 209/245 motor is set up, it should run a very long time w/ no fussing necessary, esp if you live in a place w/ pretty moderate weather.