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by Barnfind
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: Kick Pannels matching blue interior
Replies: 0
Views: 3904

Kick Pannels matching blue interior

Hello. Restauration process is slowly going forward. I have sorted out mostly all the bits and pieces that were missing/damaged in my coupe2400. I have some kick pannels with black vinyl, and my vinyl is blue (Door cards, center console..). Should they be blue, or black is correct? Same question app...
by Barnfind
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: real trailing arm replacements on a fiat dino spider 2400
Replies: 5
Views: 5924

Re: real trailing arm replacements on a fiat dino spider 240

I have the complete bush kit waiting in the shelf.. Good to know when time comes..
by Barnfind
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Ignition Rotor weight springs.
Replies: 10
Views: 11301

Re: Ignition Rotor weight springs.

Thanks a lot!
More work to do on the car..
by Barnfind
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:34 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Ignition Rotor weight springs.
Replies: 10
Views: 11301

Re: Ignition Rotor weight springs.

Ok. I have documented a bit, and looks like my distributor has been altered. It has been reconverted to "normal" distributor style, with 2 springs. Now all that you said makes sense to me..
New parts are on the way. :)
by Barnfind
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:35 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Fuse box location on coupe
Replies: 10
Views: 12158

Re: Fuse box location on coupe

I have to remove the instruments cluster to change bulbs and some cleaning/reforbish. I understand that I have to remove the top dash to remove the cluster on a 2400 coupe..
by Barnfind
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: real trailing arm replacements on a fiat dino spider 2400
Replies: 5
Views: 5924

Re: real trailing arm replacements on a fiat dino spider 240

In the F308 all the bushes come with a weld spot to prevent them from rotating.
by Barnfind
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying projects
Replies: 12
Views: 21112

Re: 2000 and 2400 Dino Coupé restoring and modifying project

I still have to remove the paint on it, and see how rusted it is.. But it seems a good idea to me..
by Barnfind
Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Ignition Rotor weight springs.
Replies: 10
Views: 11301

Re: Ignition Rotor weight springs.

I will have a closer look when I'm back.
could you post the advance curve for a 2400?

Regards..
by Barnfind
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Ignition Rotor weight springs.
Replies: 10
Views: 11301

Re: Ignition Rotor weight springs.

fdus172 wrote:Look closely at the picture with the Superformance kit - springs are included...

RickWohleber
I see many small bits, but not the springs. Maybe the resolution of my screen is not high enough.

Thanks!
by Barnfind
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Ignition Rotor weight springs.
Replies: 10
Views: 11301

Re: Ignition Rotor weight springs.

Springs are not "plug & play", you need to have access to a range of springs and a distributor testing machine to set up the advance mechanism properly. Just installing a set of springs without a testing machine could either lead to a too retarded timing (less engine output, slower th...