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by GaryS
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: Market
Topic: 2.0 engine and gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 2036

Re: 2.0 engine and gearbox

Questionable listing, insufficient information provided for the engine to be confident of fair rebuild costs. As I noted in the comments there is no intake cam present, and likely no exhaust cam either in the RH head. If exhaust cam was there you would likely see the chain - of course its possible t...
by GaryS
Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: First or second series of a Fiat Dino 2,0 Litre?
Replies: 7
Views: 5037

Re: First or second series of a Fiat Dino 2,0 Litre?

I pulled out the hardcopy binder to check, and indeed these pages match yours, along with an additional page A2.21 a specefically showing the detail updates for two styles of the linkage pivot base (?) which mounts atop the cam cover. II 1970 would be the edition of this catalog which your version r...
by GaryS
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: First or second series of a Fiat Dino 2,0 Litre?
Replies: 7
Views: 5037

Re: First or second series of a Fiat Dino 2,0 Litre?

For the record: AC 0001883 and AS 000636 both have linkage throttle, not the cable. I will check my copy of a late issue parts catalog which lists update numbers into 1968. The downloaded PDF catalogs I have are of an earlier issue, and incomplete. From what I recall the updates corellated accuratel...
by GaryS
Thu Oct 21, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: The Fiat Dino
Topic: 2.4 Spider review on You Tube
Replies: 2
Views: 1906

Re: 2.4 Spider review on You Tube

Yeah, saw this the other day - Jack does a great job with content, been subscribed for a while. Do look forward to 2.0 comparative review that he teased.
by GaryS
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: Market
Topic: Wanted: Decent Door Panels for 2-Liter Coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Re: Wanted: Decent Door Panels for 2-Liter Coupe

I would ASSume that the panels are the same dimensionally, But - you know how that goes!
by GaryS
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Replacing valve stem seals with the engine in car
Replies: 8
Views: 3826

Re: Replacing valve stem seals with the engine in car

To simplify your life as much as possible I would pick the crustiest spark plug on the 4-5-6 (LH) cylinder head and make that the target cylinder. The LH head is much more streamlined to work on. You should certainly get a universal style compressor to make do, maybe a little modification enhancemen...
by GaryS
Mon May 31, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Market
Topic: Wanted: Decent Door Panels for 2-Liter Coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Re: Wanted: Decent Door Panels for 2-Liter Coupe

Periodically check the italian ebay site for more obscure salvage type items. https://www.ebay.it/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=fiat+dino&_sacat=0 I am sure you can optimise this search if you know Italian. There is a 2400 panel set with speaker cutouts in the ins...
by GaryS
Mon May 31, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Replacing valve stem seals with the engine in car
Replies: 8
Views: 3826

Re: Replacing valve stem seals with the engine in car

If I were to go this route it would be with rope in the combustion chamber w piston at TDC or close. (must remove the spark plugs) The issue here is its quite the gamble to solving the smoke issue, where its most likely a combination of general wear among a few key players - bore, guides, rings. If ...
by GaryS
Sat May 22, 2021 4:07 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Console removal 1967 Dino Coupe 2000
Replies: 5
Views: 2997

Re: Console removal 1967 Dino Coupe 2000

Hi Ben, RE: dash top removal - Yours may be holding on a bit from the front, against the windshield where there are a few (think 2) metal tabs that help locate and secure the piece. I have not had an issue with this, but it is likely to offer a little extra 'hold'- so as you start lifting the top ab...
by GaryS
Fri May 21, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Market
Topic: Need: armrests in beige/creme
Replies: 4
Views: 2602

Re: Need: armrests in beige/creme

Agree wholly on originality - With a pause on old vinyl. Vintage leather can maintain charm, vintage vinyl not so much in the case of the Fiat Dino. For the side panels they are made from pine style wood and a fibre board that is readily available. Over the years the fibreboard gets compromised by a...