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Peter, I didn’t really choose the rebuild option on a cost basis. However, if I compare the re-sleeve cost and seals (ignoring the ones that did...
Probably right Peter, but I grew up having to service master and slave cylinders, and it just felt natural to do the same here. Sort of thing I...
Dino 246 GT Dec. 1973 E-series Coolant system inspection & service and metal pipe replacement. On inspection there were subtle signs of...
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I now have good brake master cylinder operation. The important learning is to check the replacement seal size's before installation. I found the...
Yep that’s likely the cause Tony… well spotted. Your workshop manual drawing is much better than my copy.. it a lot clearer in your diagram....
Thanks Rob, I saw your second YouTube but not the first one, so will take a look through tomorrow. I did crudely test the master cylinder on the...
I have a problem bleeding the master cylinder after re-sleave and rebuild and I am perplexed as to what the cause could be. Would welcome any...
Going through some old photos I took in my youth…. 1990 Westmidlands Motor Museum Bridgenorth UK. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Going through some old photos I took in my youth… Not a great picture …. 1990 Westmidlands Motor Museum Bridgenorth. [ATTACH]
Georg, some links that may help below… If I recall there was also a recent post of a period factory photo (video?) showing the angle of the 246...
Today I went to warm the Dino up. However, there was only a ~cm of throttle travel on the peddle. No potential for cable slip engine end, so has...
Some photos that may help… Kevin [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Also see related subject in posts 14-18 in https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/cylinder-head-removal.228842/#post-138373144 Kevin
Height clearance in post 50 of above link. Shorter lifting straps may be possible…
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/removal-and-instalation-of-engine.226569/
Example of Jon’s no.3 option and eventual consequence. I was in the car when this one occurred. Not even using the quarter light, it just pinged...
Thanks to Longstone tyres for excellent service (Dougal and Tom). Arrived at my tyre fitter in UK day after purchase. All five changed. Notable...
Lovely hot day here in the UK so good excuse to try out my new tyres… [ATTACH]
For comparison with Ian’s post #16 above, here is 7472 original covering…. Photo just taken… had to crawl across the seats to replicate. Ian’s...