Archive for February, 2011

Overhauling a 330 transmission

We’ve seen synchronizers worn to the point of being polished to a mirror finish and still work properly but the ones in this 330 transmission still had the new looking cast finish but it wouldn’t go into gear without grinding on downshifts. It turns out that these synchronizers were likely to have been cruddy replacement parts that don’t have the proper spring tension or the correct measurements so we are going to replace them as well as the operating sleeves.

Some of the operating sleeves had chips in the teeth but the transmission looked good inside but we still replaced the bearings since I feel that they are likely to get damaged when removing them from the shafts and case.  This transmission is a monster!

330 2+2 transmission

330 2+2 transmission

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Cleaning and Ebaying

IMG_5760We cleaned out the attic over the holiday and discovered a number of items that we’ll be putting on eBay in the coming weeks. Currently listed are a Bosch Voltage Regulator (black box BOSCH) 6v 12v volt for returning your classic back to the original configuration – or just the look.

Ferrari Bonaldi Brake Booster for rebuild will only stop you in your tracks in it’s current condition – not working – but in very nice cosmetic shape.

A rare Ferrari 275 GTB and GTB/4 Egg-Crate Grille Brandoli reproduction isn’t easy to come by and is in good condition.

Marchall 660 Fog Lights for Ferrari 250, 225, 212, 166 will actually look at home on a variety of other cars including Porsche 356, Mercedes 300, etc.

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Porsche Speedster 1955

The 1955 Porsche Speedster is in for some work after sitting for 10 or so years, while the brakes worked well enough, we pulled them all apart to inspect the innards and found some corrosion and pitting inside the cylinders. I sent them off to be sleeved and overhauled them with new rubber cups.
Porsche Speedster brake cylinders

Porsche Speedster brake cylinders

Drum brakes Porsche

Drum brakes Porsche

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