Fiat Dino Forum (FDF)

Hi, Having an issue with power window cables on a 67 coupe. For some reason after the cables are installed the cable gets tangled at the motor after running up and down a half a dozen times or so. Has anyone come across this issue? Is there a specific way to run and tension the cable to avoid issues...

Greg, I took a closer look and I believe that the 2 small hoses are Ferrari only items in use. I think they are run to the air box only for convenience in the Fiat. In the Ferrari motor I believe that they are part of the "Crankcase Gases and Oil Fumes Ventilation System". The Crankcase is...

I believe there are 2 hoses that go from the crankcase to the air cleaner housing to burn off crankcase fumes.

Alex

Per some Weber documentation I have for 40 DCNF 3 you have the correct float settings.

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Alex

Thanks for your reply and photos. I am fairly certain that I read in a period advert or book that the early cars had leather wrapped steering wheels. If I examine mine it seems that the insert around the front face is there to hold the leather in place (no stitching would be requited). I can see som...

My original leather wrapped plastic steering wheel needs to be refurbished. Has anyone used someone with success?

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Alex

Group,

Has anyone looked down the carb throats when the accelerator pump is sending a shot of fuel? Is the fuel a strong steam or more of a dribble?

Thanks for any input.

Group, To change the drive oil seal on a 2 litre, one needs to remove the drive unit from the head. It is my understanding that this unit should twist out. Is this correct?

Alex

Try this site and have a look at the s/s strip shown. I think this may be what you are looking for

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30179317@ ... 663572479/

Alex

I was curious as to what interval a basic distributor service is required to be done and what is involved. Is it a time or mileage interval? As the car is only run about 1/2 the year and stored the other half, and with the orientation in the horizontal plane does this create any issues to maintain p...