Ferrari 330 GTC Engine Beginning Assembly
The Forged aluminum Pistons are here and the block is bored to the correct tolerance. We cut the rings, installed new wrist pin bushings and are moving along. The plugs in the crank are factory style so we drilled them out, brushed and soaked the crank and flushed it one more time with a cleaner until she ran clear. With the crank in and the bearings measured, it is time to stuff the pistons and get the bottom end together.
The valves in this engine had 1000 miles on them but were all dimpled in where the lash screw came in contact with the stem. We have never had this problem with our valve supplier so we did a Rockwell hardness check on these damaged valves and the valves from our supplier. There was a huge difference in alloy and hardness.
Now, if only we could feel like we are getting somewhere with scraping gaskets and stripping that crappy paint from the rest of the castings.
I am overhauling the fuel pump right now. There is a hardened 6mm pin that the rocker shaft rides on that is often severely grooved and on this car, the groove is almost half way through. No problem though as I have 3 other pumps to overhaul at the same time. With new bushings, check valves and diaphragm it will be working as new and looking new with freshly plated hardware and top cover.
Engine block
JE Pistons and Forged Connecting rods
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Uwe RUDY said,
May 24, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
Hello ferrari enthusiast,
I have a neighbour in France/Alsace with a 330 GTC from 1968. He is always helpful and so I would like todo him a favour.
He is lokking for to get another mech. fuel pump (FISPA 4006.22) or parts to overhaul the piece or information, which other car/truck used an identical fuel pump.
Maybe you can help me to help my neighbour.
Thank you in advance and best regards
Uwe Rudy
ferraristephan said,
May 27, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
Uwe Rudy
This is a difficult thing to find. I am not sure where else to find the mechanical pump. There is no way that it is specific to Ferrari so I would keep looking at shops that service tractors or other industrial machines.
Thanks for commenting
Steve
Dominick said,
February 17, 2010 @ 1:15 am
I am very intrigued with not only ferrari, but the process in which ferrari produced its parts. I was wonder how, if you know, ferrari casted the parts of the engine? That is to say, where they casted using the last wax process, or just a oiled sand space that was filled with molten metal? Do you know of any websites with this information?
admin said,
February 17, 2010 @ 8:18 am
Dominick.
There is a youtube video showing the construction of the late model cars from the molds to pouring the liquid aluminum to the final assembly. We have a book called “Inside Ferrari” and it shows them sand casting many parts. Here’s the link to the post: http://www.ferraricraft.com/2010/02/video-ferrari-engine-assembly/
I am under the impression that Ferrari made many engine parts except for the pistons and rings, bearings were from an outside source, but the crank, cams, rods, sprockets were all machined at the Ferrari factory. I am never sure with the transmissions, I believe they used gears from ZF and put them in their castings? I cannot imagine that Ferrari made the 5 speed transmissions for the 365/400’s. These are so huge and industrial, almost like a truck transmission adapted to fit the car. Great question that I would like more answers on!
admin said,
February 18, 2010 @ 8:39 am
Dominick
Bill searched youtube and posted a link to the engine building at Ferrari on the blog.
Steve
Dominick said,
February 18, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
Thanks for responding, but I was wondering how ferrari made parts back in the 50s and 60s without the aide of electronic automation. It is amazing to me to think about how much ferrari accomplished, without using computers.
admin said,
February 19, 2010 @ 3:19 pm
Really good question. I suggest you try to locate that book “inside Ferrari” by Michael Drengi (sp) . Ferrari Market Letter http://www.ferrarimarketletter.com sells many Ferrari books and probably has that book ready to ship. You cannot believe how much of an early Ferrari is not made by Ferrari!