Your content is always so genuine. Things that work right, things that don't. There are so many "hollywood" channels that just get tiresome. You stuff is unique and one of a kind. You're doing it for the right reasons - because it's what you want. And that's the most important thing. I always look forward to another Tom video when they come out. Thank you for not coming out with 30 minute videos. You're are just right. Cheers!
There are some other channels that started out with genuine intentions but have at some point jumped the shark. You start to notice that it's now all about maximising revenue, and the quality of the content goes down. This is not one of those. I really enjoy your videos!
The Internet is filled with folks buying and/or destroying the latest and most expensive. I've been a Ferrari custodian for years, only the old ones, and I loved watching you troubleshoot and explain the resolve. I subscribed 😁
The destruction, stunts, and disregard for things mechanical so people will watch is not for me. There's a quiet care and troubleshooting that makes the reward much more worthwhile for me. Thanks for agreeing!
Hello Tom. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. I am a subscriber and have been for some time now. I look forward to your new videos and they take top viewing priority to me. I watch several hours of youtube everyday. It is very interesting as an classic car owner (1975 Lamborghini Urraco) to be provided with the insight to these cars that you provide. I actually repair and maintain my car myself, so your videos are of great value to me. It is surprising to me that your subscription base is not much larger and that you don't get more views and likes. I also subscribe to Tyrrells Classic Workshop on youtube. His channel also features repair maintenance and restoration of older European exotic cars, but with perhaps more production content. I prefer your channel as you provide much more "how to" advice, which is what I'm really hungry for. I really hope that more "hands-on" classic car enthusiasts like myself who love these beautiful machines learn about your channel and you get the youtube recognition you deserve. Please keep the excellent content coming and I'll keep watching, liking and recommending your channel to likeminded people like me!
I too watch Tyrrells' channel, and wish I had higher production value, but I'm just a one man show wearing a lot of hats! Thanks for appreciating the content!
I've considered buying one, but the once a year I need one, I can cobble together enough wire to make one that does the same thing. Maybe one of these days, I'll get one! Thanks for watching!
Try to get your hands on the old ceramic fuses. The new replacements are plastic and can melt. Ask me how I know! We'll have to make a plan for a visit in August when I go to Monterey!
Can you recommend a place where we can get the ceramic fuses? My cousin bought some online that were supposed to be ceramic, but they end up being plastic.
@@vincentjmarino I don't know if you can find them anymore! I've been saving the old blown ones and swapping the metal fuse portions from the new fuse onto them!
For enthusiasts who like to keep a sharp eye on whats going on in the big picture, your weekly episodes are like 'Your Daily Bread' . I think this is a pious religious expression but I feel it applies here too. Keep up the good work. BTW I am still running the original 1967 Bendix canister pump on my 'whip' (hardy har-har). I did change it out for the facet replacement as a preventive excercise, But it does not sing the thump thum thump chorus. It has this barren whirring sound instead, ummm Nope - reinstalled the rightful inhabitor of that position and smile every time I hear the beat. Also the transistor (?) circuitry in the updated pump is very sensitive to voltage, requiring a minimum around 12, which my car was just ever so slightly below for the random cold start. Knowing how the carbs evaporate the fuel so quickly after shutdown with modern fuel injection optimised blends this would result in a no start, so just another plug for rock solid reliable simplicity of the original breaker point mechanism in the old school Bendix thumpers. Another BTW ... Happy Summer Solstice !!
I have been watching your Utube video’s ever since I saw the 250 PF you had displayed at the Lime Rock Historics. These videos are great for any vintage Italian car owner. Please keep it up. We will help spread the word.
I've been watching since the early vids and never miss one, even though I'm not a mechanic. Witnessing how you problem solve is an exercise is patience and logic and could be applied to many other fields. Thank you.
I don't expect everyone to work on their cars, but seeing how it's done at my shop helps owners understand the repairs and how it's sometimes a struggle! Thanks for watching!
It used to be everyone worked on old cars like these, but these days it seems even carburetors are a mystery to people! Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Have always enjoyed your videos. I once worked at an Alfa dealer where we would get to work on some old Ferrari's of the same era as yours. I especially like the videos you make where you drive the cars after the repair. It's nice to see these cars in motion with all 12 cylinders firing as they should.
Love the 330 Tom. There is another one on BaT just come up. Actually a 400i got withdrawn on BaT yesterday because it broke down during a test drive, probably due to the fuel pump contacts at the fuse box. Go figure..
I've known about that 330 America for a while. I tried to buy it for a customer of mine, but we couldn't agree to a price. We'll see how well it does on BAT!
My Alfa has those same open ceramic fuses. My suggestion which has worked well for me is, buy a little bottle of CAIG DeoxIT. I use the red solution with a small brush in the cap. Clean the fuse contacts and dab a little solution onto them and reinstall the fuses. Mine have never oxidized again in nine years. Love the content.
My father bought a new 250 GTE (then called the 2+2) Series one in 1962 from Brundage Motors, later to become Brumos. Mr Brundage also bought a 250 SWB steel body at the same time and sold that locally in Jacksonville also. Should not have done it but my teenage brain kept the plug wrench when the car was sold in 1965 and I still have it. Your videos are great and I hope you keep it up. Thanks
That plug wrench may mean more to you than to the guy who owns the car now! Would you happen to know the SN? It would be cool to look up who own the car today! Thanks for watching.
@@tomyangnet Do not know the serial number but Masini or the factory would know because the buyer of both cars was H. L. Brundage who had a regional distributorship for VW and a VW/Porsche retail dealership. He was probably thinking of doing a Chinetti South but those were the only two he bought as far as I know. He died in a freak accident on a motor scooter in his own driveway not long after and Peter Gregg bought the dealership and that led to Brumos Racing.
Tom, great, a fuse box that is actually maintainable, love it. Another informative episode, personally I subscribe, learn and take interest because the work is on real cars, as opposed to the everyday cars currently on the road. Vintage Ferrari, Alfa, and Lancia, even a smaller number of Fiat examples hold a very special place in the industry which other manufactures of the day could not capture, with the possible exception of Jaguar and Aston Martin. These cars are historically significant, and a better understanding of their details is important, thanks so much for taking the time to produce this series. RUclips, well thats a whole mystery on to itself, suffice to say “the content is important, not the stats” Thanks again.
I think that's why I prefer to work on old Ferraris. They were still made with parts that can be serviceable. I could see the change through the years as the components they used started using more plastic and cheaper materials. I'm always amazed how expensive the new Ferraris are, and yet underneath the leather and carbon fiber, the materials are pretty cheap. I'm glad you appreciate the content!
I always like watching your videos. Since I was knee high to a grasshopper I have loved Ferrari and seeing these amazing classics closeup and learning about them is always a treat!
I’ve always been passionate about cars, especially vintage Ferraris, so I get excited to share them with like minded people on RUclips. Thanks for sharing that enthusiasm!
I only have an old 1960s Fiat 2300S Coupé but it looks this Ferrari is pretty much a Fiat XXXXXL, most things look very similar or are just twice installed here ;-)
you can replace the old Lucas, Facet or Spica clattering fuel pumps with better german Hardi pumps, Hardi pumps for Weber carbs are available and very common here in Europe to replace the old Alfa, Abarth, Brtish and Ferrari (Facet?) units
@@tomyangnet Some Facets are fakes from China you have to be careful with ethanol stability, we had some badly leaking after a short time so we decided to use the Hardi 34778 they can be used for Weber Carbs we use them for Fiat Dino and Dino 246Gt for the V12 you need two or the next larger Hardi (dont remember the number)
liked and subscribed. I'm older, this is more the era of Ferrari that I would own, if i could afford it. Years ago I almost purchased a 330 2+2 but seeing part prices i knew i couldn't afford it. That said, I do sort of enjoy being an "armchair" owner and seeing what I might have had to go through if i had one. I enjoy the few times Tom takes us for a ride.......
I'm happy to fulfill the vicarious ownership of a Ferrari for you! I tell people all the time that with owning a Ferrari, that with those glorious Ferrari ownership moments, the rest of the time it's struggles with keeping it running and paying the bills. Is it worth it? To me, absolutely! Thanks for watching.
Your videos are unique in the Ferrari world and are an excellent resource. Perhaps sometime you’ll discuss the function of relays and why they continually make odd noises while I’m driving my GT/4. Thanks.
Hey Tom, I really enjoy and find your videos enlightening and extremely useful. So please do keep them coming. Now for a small suggestion. Let's say someone needs to see some videos of this sort, but does not know of you but searches for classic Ferraris. I think you should always start the heading of your videos with '' Classic Ferrari Electrics Trouble shooting'' instead of this heading you used here. This way, I should think that you could have a much wider audience. Good luck.
Hi Marcus, I can probably do more in the description to help the search feature. I don't know if the title slate affects the way the searches are collated, but I'll work on keywords and descriptions. Thanks for the thoughts!
I enjoy your videos Tom, interesting, clear and informative. I'm fortunate enough to have owned classic Ferraris and Lamborghinis in the past although sadly not any longer, however i still often have to work on older classics and the same tips and jobs often apply to 'regular' old cars 👍
Love the channel, great content. Also, shows us that Ferraris are „just cars,“ too. I also love hearing about why they did things the way they did etc. Like the video where you compared different engines, inside plug 250, outside plug and 330. by the way, what are the differences between the numerous engine type they made, for example, among the 250s or 330s, apart from obvious things like inside plugs with 3 inlet channels to outside plugs with 6 or more carburetors, did they also change the camshafts, valve sizes, and other aspects of the engines as they evolved or for different models (for the 250s, for example, did a GTE and a Lusso and a SWB habe the same engines or were they different and how?) Were the clutches different? How long does a clutch last, btw., if you’re really good with it?
The Ferrari engines evolved through the production and the 250 engines seemed to change the most. Although the bore and stroke might have been the same in the 250 engines, comp engines had stronger head studs, larger valves, and hotter cams. GTOs had dry sump and different plumbing. The early engines had mouse trap valve springs which were replaced with conventional coil springs. There was a lot of rolling changes to the street engines throughout the 250 enignes, but by the time they got to the 330s, the specs were very similar. I think all 330 engines (except for the 330GT0) , had the same camshafts and three carb induction. The clutches changed from a three finger clutch to a diaphragm clutch later on. Clutches last as long as most any 60s era car, your results may vary! Thanks for watching!
@@tomyangnet Thank you, know we know! One day I’ll get a GTE as a family car for Sundays. Or is a 330 better or a 365 Queen Mary? If you’re going to drive 100 miles a week plus the occasional city trip during the spring/ summer/ fall. Sorry, completely unrelated subject.
@@pklimbic each later model had more creature comforts with power steering, electric windows, and A/C. They had about the same power to weight ratio as they got larger and heavier with the accessories. It all depends if you like the simplicity of a GTE or a comfortable GT cruiser like the Queen Mother.
Your content is always so genuine. Things that work right, things that don't. There are so many "hollywood" channels that just get tiresome. You stuff is unique and one of a kind. You're doing it for the right reasons - because it's what you want. And that's the most important thing. I always look forward to another Tom video when they come out. Thank you for not coming out with 30 minute videos. You're are just right. Cheers!
You never know what problems I encounter at the shop, so hopefully it will always be interesting! Thanks for watching.
I really enjoy watching you work on the classic Ferrari’s. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the support and for watching!
Excellent electrical fault tracing tutorial which can be applied to other makes and electrical systems, well done, thank you!
At the end of the day, it's just basic mechanics, and I no OBDII ports! Thanks for watching!
There are some other channels that started out with genuine intentions but have at some point jumped the shark. You start to notice that it's now all about maximising revenue, and the quality of the content goes down. This is not one of those. I really enjoy your videos!
Thanks for your support. If I don't find the content interesting, then I won't post it! Thanks for watching!
The Internet is filled with folks buying and/or destroying the latest and most expensive. I've been a Ferrari custodian for years, only the old ones, and I loved watching you troubleshoot and explain the resolve. I subscribed 😁
The destruction, stunts, and disregard for things mechanical so people will watch is not for me. There's a quiet care and troubleshooting that makes the reward much more worthwhile for me. Thanks for agreeing!
Hello Tom. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. I am a subscriber and have been for some time now. I look forward to your new videos and they take top viewing priority to me. I watch several hours of youtube everyday. It is very interesting as an classic car owner (1975 Lamborghini Urraco) to be provided with the insight to these cars that you provide. I actually repair and maintain my car myself, so your videos are of great value to me. It is surprising to me that your subscription base is not much larger and that you don't get more views and likes. I also subscribe to Tyrrells Classic Workshop on youtube. His channel also features repair maintenance and restoration of older European exotic cars, but with perhaps more production content. I prefer your channel as you provide much more "how to" advice, which is what I'm really hungry for. I really hope that more "hands-on" classic car enthusiasts like myself who love these beautiful machines learn about your channel and you get the youtube recognition you deserve. Please keep the excellent content coming and I'll keep watching, liking and recommending your channel to likeminded people like me!
I too watch Tyrrells' channel, and wish I had higher production value, but I'm just a one man show wearing a lot of hats! Thanks for appreciating the content!
You should invest in a power probe. Ground and power are easier to test.
Thanks for the videos. I appreciate your work and explanations.
I've considered buying one, but the once a year I need one, I can cobble together enough wire to make one that does the same thing. Maybe one of these days, I'll get one! Thanks for watching!
Great video Tom. I'm replacing all the fuses on my cousin 275 GTS next week. Going to clean and tighten everything just as you did.
Try to get your hands on the old ceramic fuses. The new replacements are plastic and can melt. Ask me how I know!
We'll have to make a plan for a visit in August when I go to Monterey!
Can you recommend a place where we can get the ceramic fuses? My cousin bought some online that were supposed to be ceramic, but they end up being plastic.
@@vincentjmarino I don't know if you can find them anymore! I've been saving the old blown ones and swapping the metal fuse portions from the new fuse onto them!
For enthusiasts who like to keep a sharp eye on whats going on in the big picture, your weekly episodes are like 'Your Daily Bread' . I think this is a pious religious expression but I feel it applies here too. Keep up the good work. BTW I am still running the original 1967 Bendix canister pump on my 'whip' (hardy har-har). I did change it out for the facet replacement as a preventive excercise, But it does not sing the thump thum thump chorus. It has this barren whirring sound instead, ummm Nope - reinstalled the rightful inhabitor of that position and smile every time I hear the beat. Also the transistor (?) circuitry in the updated pump is very sensitive to voltage, requiring a minimum around 12, which my car was just ever so slightly below for the random cold start. Knowing how the carbs evaporate the fuel so quickly after shutdown with modern fuel injection optimised blends this would result in a no start, so just another plug for rock solid reliable simplicity of the original breaker point mechanism in the old school Bendix thumpers.
Another BTW ... Happy Summer Solstice !!
It's always a trade off for authenticity and modern convenience! Thanks for watching!
I have been watching your Utube video’s ever since I saw the 250 PF you had displayed at the Lime Rock Historics. These videos are great for any vintage Italian car owner. Please keep it up. We will help spread the word.
I appreciate the support!
I've been watching since the early vids and never miss one, even though I'm not a mechanic. Witnessing how you problem solve is an exercise is patience and logic and could be applied to many other fields. Thank you.
I don't expect everyone to work on their cars, but seeing how it's done at my shop helps owners understand the repairs and how it's sometimes a struggle! Thanks for watching!
As a lifelong admirer of vintage Ferraris, I find the content of your channel truly insightful.
Please keep the content coming !
Your support and viewership inspires me to share more interesting things about old Ferraris! Thanks for watching!
Great content and always much appreciated. Seeing your dedication to keeping these classics in top form is a pleasure.
It used to be everyone worked on old cars like these, but these days it seems even carburetors are a mystery to people! Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Have always enjoyed your videos. I once worked at an Alfa dealer where we would get to work on some old Ferrari's of the same era as yours. I especially like the videos you make where you drive the cars after the repair. It's nice to see these cars in motion with all 12 cylinders firing as they should.
Driving these cars once their fixed for me is like the reward for the fixing them, and for you for watching until the end! Thanks for watching!
it's great, Tom. Keep going!
I hope to keep doing it, as long as you keep watching!
Love the 330 Tom. There is another one on BaT just come up. Actually a 400i got withdrawn on BaT yesterday because it broke down during a test drive, probably due to the fuel pump contacts at the fuse box. Go figure..
I've known about that 330 America for a while. I tried to buy it for a customer of mine, but we couldn't agree to a price. We'll see how well it does on BAT!
My Alfa has those same open ceramic fuses. My suggestion which has worked well for me is, buy a little bottle of CAIG DeoxIT. I use the red solution with a small brush in the cap. Clean the fuse contacts and dab a little solution onto them and reinstall the fuses. Mine have never oxidized again in nine years. Love the content.
I'll have to try that stuff out! Thanks for watching!
My father bought a new 250 GTE (then called the 2+2) Series one in 1962 from Brundage Motors, later to become Brumos. Mr Brundage also bought a 250 SWB steel body at the same time and sold that locally in Jacksonville also. Should not have done it but my teenage brain kept the plug wrench when the car was sold in 1965 and I still have it. Your videos are great and I hope you keep it up. Thanks
That plug wrench may mean more to you than to the guy who owns the car now! Would you happen to know the SN? It would be cool to look up who own the car today! Thanks for watching.
@@tomyangnet Do not know the serial number but Masini or the factory would know because the buyer of both cars was H. L. Brundage who had a regional distributorship for VW and a VW/Porsche retail dealership. He was probably thinking of doing a Chinetti South but those were the only two he bought as far as I know. He died in a freak accident on a motor scooter in his own driveway not long after and Peter Gregg bought the dealership and that led to Brumos Racing.
Tom, great, a fuse box that is actually maintainable, love it.
Another informative episode, personally I subscribe, learn and take interest because the work is on real cars, as opposed to the everyday cars currently on the road.
Vintage Ferrari, Alfa, and Lancia, even a smaller number of Fiat examples hold a very special place in the industry which other manufactures of the day could not capture, with the possible exception of Jaguar and Aston Martin.
These cars are historically significant, and a better understanding of their details is important, thanks so much for taking the time to produce this series.
RUclips, well thats a whole mystery on to itself, suffice to say “the content is important, not the stats”
Thanks again.
I think that's why I prefer to work on old Ferraris. They were still made with parts that can be serviceable. I could see the change through the years as the components they used started using more plastic and cheaper materials. I'm always amazed how expensive the new Ferraris are, and yet underneath the leather and carbon fiber, the materials are pretty cheap.
I'm glad you appreciate the content!
I always like watching your videos. Since I was knee high to a grasshopper I have loved Ferrari and seeing these amazing classics closeup and learning about them is always a treat!
It's no fun working on these old Ferraris and not being able to share "a day at the office" with others! Thanks for watching.
Thank you sir I find it extraordinary that you take the the time to share your work with viewers its much appreciated. Good luck
I’ve always been passionate about cars, especially vintage Ferraris, so I get excited to share them with like minded people on RUclips. Thanks for sharing that enthusiasm!
I’ve watched many of your videos. They are always informative and enjoy them thoroughly! Big thank you!!
You're welcome! It's always nice to hear the enthusiasm and appreciation from viewers! Thanks for watching!
Solid vid, Tom. Love that 330 and happy you use it as it was designed to be used.
Thanks! I try my best to use my 330 America as much as I can. Thanks for watching.
YES I do ENJOY your videos
The only bad thing is I don't own a Ferrari
Sometimes I feel my videos do a good job at dissuading people from buying a Ferrari! Thanks for watching!
I only have an old 1960s Fiat 2300S Coupé but it looks this Ferrari is pretty much a Fiat XXXXXL, most things look very similar or are just twice installed here ;-)
Really enjoy the content, it’s been very helpful in my own old Italian car journey!
It's interesting how each car manufacturer has their national similarities. Italian cars are no different! Thanks for watching.
I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Will do! Thanks for watching!
you can replace the old Lucas, Facet or Spica clattering fuel pumps with better german Hardi pumps, Hardi pumps for Weber carbs are available and very common here in Europe to replace the old Alfa, Abarth, Brtish and Ferrari (Facet?) units
@@Schlipperschlopper I’ve been replacing non show cars with Facet pumps here in the states.
@@tomyangnet Some Facets are fakes from China you have to be careful with ethanol stability, we had some badly leaking after a short time so we decided to use the Hardi 34778 they can be used for Weber Carbs we use them for Fiat Dino and Dino 246Gt for the V12 you need two or the next larger Hardi (dont remember the number)
liked and subscribed. I'm older, this is more the era of Ferrari that I would own, if i could afford it. Years ago I almost purchased a 330 2+2 but seeing part prices i knew i couldn't afford it. That said, I do sort of enjoy being an "armchair" owner and seeing what I might have had to go through if i had one. I enjoy the few times Tom takes us for a ride.......
I'm happy to fulfill the vicarious ownership of a Ferrari for you! I tell people all the time that with owning a Ferrari, that with those glorious Ferrari ownership moments, the rest of the time it's struggles with keeping it running and paying the bills. Is it worth it? To me, absolutely!
Thanks for watching.
Your videos are unique in the Ferrari world and are an excellent resource.
Perhaps sometime you’ll discuss the function of relays and why they continually make odd noises while I’m driving my GT/4.
Thanks.
The Italian relays along with Lucas relays are always a mystery!
@@tomyangnet oh no. If you find them mysterious there’s no hope for me. I’ll just have to listen to the clicks and wonder.
Thanks.
Hey Tom, I really enjoy and find your videos enlightening and extremely useful. So please do keep them coming. Now for a small suggestion. Let's say someone needs to see some videos of this sort, but does not know of you but searches for classic Ferraris. I think you should always start the heading of your videos with '' Classic Ferrari Electrics Trouble shooting'' instead of this heading you used here. This way, I should think that you could have a much wider audience. Good luck.
Hi Marcus, I can probably do more in the description to help the search feature. I don't know if the title slate affects the way the searches are collated, but I'll work on keywords and descriptions. Thanks for the thoughts!
I enjoy your videos Tom, interesting, clear and informative. I'm fortunate enough to have owned classic Ferraris and Lamborghinis in the past although sadly not any longer, however i still often have to work on older classics and the same tips and jobs often apply to 'regular' old cars 👍
These old Ferraris follow the same techniques. They're just a little more rare! Thanks for watching!
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Love the channel, great content. Also, shows us that Ferraris are „just cars,“ too. I also love hearing about why they did things the way they did etc. Like the video where you compared different engines, inside plug 250, outside plug and 330. by the way, what are the differences between the numerous engine type they made, for example, among the 250s or 330s, apart from obvious things like inside plugs with 3 inlet channels to outside plugs with 6 or more carburetors, did they also change the camshafts, valve sizes, and other aspects of the engines as they evolved or for different models (for the 250s, for example, did a GTE and a Lusso and a SWB habe the same engines or were they different and how?) Were the clutches different? How long does a clutch last, btw., if you’re really good with it?
The Ferrari engines evolved through the production and the 250 engines seemed to change the most. Although the bore and stroke might have been the same in the 250 engines, comp engines had stronger head studs, larger valves, and hotter cams. GTOs had dry sump and different plumbing. The early engines had mouse trap valve springs which were replaced with conventional coil springs. There was a lot of rolling changes to the street engines throughout the 250 enignes, but by the time they got to the 330s, the specs were very similar. I think all 330 engines (except for the 330GT0) , had the same camshafts and three carb induction. The clutches changed from a three finger clutch to a diaphragm clutch later on. Clutches last as long as most any 60s era car, your results may vary!
Thanks for watching!
@@tomyangnet Thank you, know we know! One day I’ll get a GTE as a family car for Sundays. Or is a 330 better or a 365 Queen Mary? If you’re going to drive 100 miles a week plus the occasional city trip during the spring/ summer/ fall. Sorry, completely unrelated subject.
@@pklimbic each later model had more creature comforts with power steering, electric windows, and A/C. They had about the same power to weight ratio as they got larger and heavier with the accessories. It all depends if you like the simplicity of a GTE or a comfortable GT cruiser like the Queen Mother.
@@tomyangnet thank you, Tom!
Are there any Nazis in here i hope not.