RECONSTRUYENDO UN FERRARI EX DE ALQUILER PT4

Summary

The video follows a father and son as they rebuild a Ferrari engine and transmission after years of disassembly. They face various challenges installing sensors, wiring, and pipes whose original positions are unclear. After connecting the engine and transmission and adding oil, they attempt starting the engine several times. Initially only half the engine cylinders fire, but after reversing some cam sensors the full V8 roars to life, ending a years-long rebuild. Their perseverance and mechanical skill brings the exotic Ferrari back to life after being dismantled for so long.

Takeaways

• 😀 Father and son spent countless hours rebuilding a Ferrari engine and transmission manually
• 👨‍🔧 They had to rebuild the engine without a Ferrari manual or guidance
• 🔧 They reconstructed the engine and transmission and installed new parts
• 🚗 The big moment came to start the Ferrari for the first time after rebuilding it
• 😮 The engine started on the first try, which was very surprising
• 🔥 The engine was only firing on 4 cylinders at first on the left side
• 🔧 They realized the camshaft position sensors were wired incorrectly
• 👨‍🔧 The father swapped the sensor wiring and the engine then fired on all 8 cylinders
• 🚗 The engine and transmission now run, but still need testing
• ✅ With persistence they got the Ferrari engine rebuilt and running after years of work

Q & A

What type of car are they working on in the video?

They are working on rebuilding a Ferrari 430.

Why did the Ferrari 430 engine need to be rebuilt?

The original engine was really damaged and the transmission was in thousands of pieces.

What challenges did they face in rebuilding the engine?

They didn't have the Ferrari manual so they had to figure out where all the sensors and wiring connected without guidance. Also, many of the connectors looked the same so it was easy to get confused.

How did they get the rebuilt engine into the Ferrari?

They used an engine hoist and a two-post ramp to carefully lift and position the engine and transmission into the engine compartment.

Why did they start the engine without the spark plugs at first?

To check that it would spin and build oil pressure without risk of damage since there would be no compression.

What happened when they first tried to start the engine?

It sounded terrible and noisy at first with no oil pressure, but then the pressure came up and it sounded much better.

Why did the engine first run on only 4 cylinders?

The camshaft position sensors were connected incorrectly so the timing was off on one bank of cylinders.

How did they fix the issue with only 4 cylinders firing?

They reversed the connectors for the camshaft position sensors and then it started running on all 8 cylinders.

What further work is needed now that the engine runs?

They still need to make sure the transmission and clutch work properly now that the engine is installed and running.

How long did it take them to rebuild the Ferrari?

Based on the video, it took them around 7 years to fully rebuild the Ferrari engine and transmission.