Fiat Dino Forum (FDF)

Hi Bijan,
This is the original workshop manual description
(Download from FChat)
First, balance without flywheel and damper.
Then repeat balancing procedure with complete assembly

Next project is the replacement of the old air intake sealing:

BTW: it is really a PITA to install the Bertone rubber boot. Works only when you heat it up in the sun or in hot water. On alfabb, I found an assembly procedure (thanks to Scott!)

Rusty and neglected, but brandnew paint…

George Akerlof has won the noble prize in 2001 for his scientific paper “The market for lemons” where he describes how this business works .

Ciao Massimo, I have disconnected my vacuum booster pump five years ago without any negative impact when driving. The only issue is cold start after a longer standstill period of several weeks: in this case, you have to brake harder because it takes some minutes to build up sufficient vacuum in the ...

I am selling a stainless steel instruments chrome frame for a Series 1 dashboard. The frame is made of stainless steel and freshly chromed - with original M3 fixture bores. Part is precise copy of original frame. Price is 240,- EUR Please send me a PM if interested. IMG_0610.JPG IMG_0612.JPG IMG_061...

My coupe doues not smell inside (not much ;) ): Modern fuel is unfortunately more poisonous than 1970 super, and it is very aggressive towards old ruber and fuel hoses. I replaced all my hose with modern FPM-ECO DIN 73379 material. Final step was to replace the old rubber part for the fuel filler: F...

Michelin XWX is original for Ferrari Dinos, Pirelli CN36 is original for Fiat Dinos.

The Pirelli is the better and the cheaper tire, the Michelin looks cooler, so decision should be clear, depending if you are a driver and prefer originality or if you are a collector and aesthete.

Hi Damien,

The best instruction is from Roberto Calisi - you can find it in his blog:

http://dino246blog.blogspot.com/2014/08 ... s-and.html

Hello Damien,
modern fuels have approximately 7-10% less caloric value than Super gasoline from 1970.
As Dinoswede said, try one number larger idle jets - and then increase the main jets slightly.
I must check my current values during the weekend…