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James Simpson
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2015
At ODDParts we fix everything except marriages, from parts on Award winning automobiles to your grandmothers locket. Where others have failed, we find solutions to fit any budget.
Lamborghini mechanical trunk and hood stay.
The very clever dual-action "Tumbling Bean" latching device is seen in operation here doing its job exactly correctly. We re-cast the mushroom shaped plastic caps that originally "Snapped" onto the one clamshell side, was cas-in around furrells on the steel axel pin on the other side of pin. By design, the central steel axel shaft is swaged into one arms steel hole, and axel freely rotates on the other. Both plastic clam shells this are "locked" like halves of a yoyo- and do not spin in relation to each other. the one arm is allowed to slip unter one clam shell half, and the other is riged against its arm. The Phillips head screws are our addition to allwow for adjustments and be removeable. The head cavities are easily filled prior to being painted "almond beigh" as originals. The clear Reynolds 202 urethane is far superior to the original thermo-plastic in strength., AND, you can see the action.
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Maserati Reverse consol testing
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This is only ONE of several similar reverse consoles that use the same internal components used on both Ferrari and Maserati. Their common failures are related to shrinking plastic that puts the micro-switches out of range of the lever action of the T handle. Frustrated users pull harder and harder on the T handel- to gain function eventually breaking internal components that render the switch ...
BCD electric fuel pump restored
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This pump is used on Ferrari, Lancia, and some early fiat 124's. Is is not a "Wet " pump- as are so many fuel injection pumps that are cooled and lubricated by having fuel traverse directly through the armature and windings. It is a low pressure (5psi) pump having isolated pump chamber from the motor. It is typically used as a pump for carburetor supply or primary lift pump supply to main for f...
Ferrari 328 seat rail unique
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This unique Ferrari 328 seat rail is fairly limited production unit. A litte "over-the-top" in design using a scrolling worm gear and ratcheting pawl as a position lock, and jamming upon receipt. Due to the fact that ALL seat and occupant weight is supported by only Q=4 six mm round steel balls ( bearing balls) the tiny footprint of these balls onto the concave slider rail channels tends to dis...
Maserati Grandsport Door latch lock
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This is an investigation of reported "Un-Latching" of door after locking action with key and remote. This video only indicated that all door latch operations function as designed WITHOUT addressing "cable adjustments". Opened for inspection by drilling off post assembeled factory riveted covers, and replacing later with threaded screw reveals ALL internal latching, micro-switches, and motor fun...
Maserati Indy combination headlamp switch
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We have over 30 of these rare restored infamous "Square Bodied" Vitaloni combination switches in the field now since 1986. We have addressed all the weak failure points in them through reengineering, use of new SLS Nylon and cast catalized Urethane parts. They are "OEM-Enhanced", and the video is proof of the functions. Thanks for watching ! Jim Simpson and crew.
Aston Martin Vanquish Steering wheel horn buttons
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The original horn buttons in this steering wheel are poorly designed, and their weak plastic retaining tabs tend to break- causing the triangular pads to simply fall out. We replace the entire inner switch assembly using a self-contained aftermarket common push button having a threaded outer canister that we thread and adhere into place.
Ferrari Testarossa Smog air pump rebuild-tested.
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This is a Nippon Denso two-vane smog air pump used as a "Bellows" to fan the flames in catalitic converters and burn up (to a degree) polution that otherwise escapes the tail pipe as unburned hydrocarbons- and thus called -SMOG PUMPS . Actually oiless air pumps that are VERY precision inside. This one had WATER inside upon receipt and was a boat ancor awaiting COMPLETE restoration. These do not...
Vitaloni Combination switch Maserati Merak test
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After completion of another Vitaloni multi-function steering column switch, we test all its functions on a 9 amp electric load to verify all conductivity paths are more than capable of correct continuity functions. We send this proof to our customers prior to shipping in order to see their parts in operation restored. You tube subscribers can read between the lines that indicate similar quality...
Maserati Ghibli, Merak, Indy, Mexico, Khamsen Vitaloni combination switches.
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A longer video Oh Well... This is a description of our successful restorations of the infamous Square body, and Round body steering column mounted combination switches. In the end, our involvement and experience allows enhancements to the OEM Vitaloni switches since 1990. I hope this clarifies some aspects of our inclusions to strengthen, refinish, and extend life of these rare switches.
BuJur Vacuum operated Central oiler pump test
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We have build many of these units, and several tests of different versions are available on our channel as videos by searching Bijir, or Monocoupe. Give us a cill for details . Thanks for watching.
Operation of Talbot Lago Scidssors jacks
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Both jacks operate as originals. See previous video for explinations of restoration and scratch built L/H cloned jack.
Peugeot 403 Wiper motor test
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Made prior to 1960, this SEV Marchal one speed wiper motor has a gear reduction transmission, and a rubberized flex coupler that engages with a windshield wiper transmission that we do not have here. This motor/ gear assembly has a unique magnetic armature brake that eliminates wiper "over travel" using a tiny brake pad on an articulated field pole shoe. Basic cleaning and re-lubrication brough...
Ferrari 328 mirror switch repairs
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An infamouly problem prone switch using tiny internal springs as conductors to drive outside rear view mirrors. The mirror motors when clean and not dragging draw less than one amp. HOWEVER when the mirrors are not properly lubricated, worn, or have dirty wear suraces, the amperage increases. These switches cannot handle the added amp load and melt internally. As well, the thin and tiny interna...
360 430 Ferrari headlamp, wiper, turnsignal switch investigation
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Received with concern that when turning the steering wheel slowly to the left, the signals do not cancel regularily. Tested on arrival- using our finger as a triggering device to cancel and return turn signal stalk to neutral position it workedvevery time out of the vehicle-. On THIS car, the cancedlation dogs are part of the clock spring not supplied. We made our own cancelation device from Wh...
Vacuum operated 1936 Lincolin radio antenna after repairs
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Vacuum operated 1936 Lincolin radio antenna after repairs
Maserati Ghibli Vitaloni combination switch restored
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Maserati Ghibli Vitaloni combination switch restored
Ferrari motorized Tape and Reel device
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Ferrari motorized Tape and Reel device
1958 Cadillac trunk lid test after repairs
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1958 Cadillac trunk lid test after repairs
6WA Lucas wiper motor test after commutator repair
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6WA Lucas wiper motor test after commutator repair
Neiman Ferrari ignition key tumbler and steering column lock assembly
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Neiman Ferrari ignition key tumbler and steering column lock assembly
2019 Monza sp2 reverse switch illumination
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2019 Monza sp2 reverse switch illumination
Triumph Lucas Distributor overhaul check
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Triumph Lucas Distributor overhaul check
THree BiJur automatic oilers restored and tested
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THree BiJur automatic oilers restored and tested
Where do you hook up 12+ plz
Excelente Maestro 👍
I used a flat head screw driver and it did the job.
It's shifting gears!
Thanks fr the info, what vehicle would this fit? i have 1 of them but it's only a single speed (i think)
Do you still have the cross reference number for the hall effect sensor?
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Great video guys. I'm in UK, and busy restoring a 1933 Armstrong Siddeley 15HP Long saloon, which has this Startix as standard. I have two such 12volt units but nowhere can I find tech info on the guts. In your video, you mentioned "four pages" of tech info. Any chance you could send me over a pdf copy? Finding stuff on 30s cars here is like finding hens teeth. Be mighty obliged if you can help.
No wonder they switched to electronic
Fantastic re-engineering of the Vitaloni switches fitted to classic Maserati cars!
What type of ZAMAK? 3, 5, 12, 2?
How did you remove it? Can you show a video please❤❤❤❤
Finally I get to see this baby. Wow! I searched for this video, but couldn't find it. Now here it is! Voila
Very nice! Plastics genius
I had to look Nichrome wire up to understand that a little better. Tx
Love it. Love reusing original equipment, New valves? That's cool
Is it a bender? I have a couple of reduction motors if you want them
That's pretty cool to be able to measure the amp draw
Total nightmare job
That's pretty cool. What does it go to?
Remarkable Precision, Thank you for sharing. Excellent!!!
But the skinny longest section doesn't extend and retract, kinda defeats the entire purpose eh?
Oh cool
Never knew they had vacuum operated radio antennas, thanks for the video
Hi
Very nice repair! 👍👌
That is brilliant, would you sell a complete set ?
Thankyou for your video !
Thanks. Great stuff!
Have you figured out how to install a emergency switch to a 356? I’m getting ready to restore my wiring harness on my 356 b and wondering if someone has done it.
Great job in restoring the Ghibli column switch!
Thanks for posting. My bike ran smoothly, yet had no power or speed. 3 mechanics were busy near a campfire, testing theories, eating burgers and praying for inspiration. Lou arrived, joined us, accepted a burger and listened to our discussion. Then, In perfect Lou 'boolean logic', "if the engine has the correct parts and what you say is correct, you will find the needle valve seat has moved up slightly". That was 2014, I still ride that old BSA often and aways smile and think back on the day Lou Brero fixed my bike. Thanks Lou :-)
Maybe you can get a signal from pin 1 (ground) and pin 2 and 3 left/right speaker.
Yeah, but how do you get the spline out of the seat to fit a new one if it’s broken.. a new
Where can I purchase one?
Im getting very frustrated with mine.. My "Park" seems to not be at the end of a rotation, it's more like in the middle, so unless I position the wipers in the middle of the windscreen, the wipers will go off the side of the glass.
Hello, im working on a lancia fulvia hf 1600 and at the moment working with the same switch you present on your video. i was wondering i can contact you privately to ask you a few questions about the switch. nothing seem to work. Hope to hear from you. Sean.
is it posable to do preshure adjustment on tnis pump?
What a great job. Restoring history is as important as making it! Congratulations. Greetings from Brazil.
I've pulled those pots apart before - but that was as a kid!
"promosm" 😡
Please show us how to bead roll the flange of the gauge ring please. Ty in advance
Impressive re-engineering and repair
Hey James, thanks for the tips! I'm going to try to apply these when creating some penny whistles from copper pipe.
Hi my friend, How does a frameless glass motor work?, when you want to open it automatically the glass drops a little, do you know?
harmonics !! thats it , check all the electrolytic capacitors on it using a ESR meter , change them if they are weird looking , crooked or look like they are leaking , its standard practice when bringing old electronics to life again , its called recapping. tachometers have Low pass filters to avoid reading harmonics instead of the real signal, those low pass filters are usually built around an operational amplifier , thats what is called an active low pass filter , when the capacitor fails , they will just pass any signal.
That's brilliant gents! I've emailed Lenny to purchase one :)
Got to be the craziest and over engineered way ever to control flaps! I think you're the only person in the world who can repair these. I wonder how long a working example can be expected to stay that way?? Mine are now all swapped out for electric operated replacements.
Excellent work, as always Jim. Oddparts did an excellent job on my Clear Hooters hvac control.
I'm going to build a torch station. I'll design it so I'm blasting my torch at the tanks of fuel at all times.