Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Track Brake Suggestions

[Robert W. Garven Jr. (rgarven]

Doug,

That is funny you mentioned this as I just changd my throttle and clutch cable and mine was very dry luckily all the parts were still good. here are some pics:

Robert W. Garven Jr.

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 "The Ferrari is a dream - people dream of owning this special vehicle and for most people it will remain a dream apart from for those lucky few." Enzo Ferrari

On Sep 1, 2014, at 10:01 AM, Doug & Terri <dnt [at] dock.net> wrote:

Adam – do share, do share.

 

I recall when we first had got our ’78 308 GFS I tried double clutching going into our neighborhood off of the semi busy main street.  (heh heh)  Well - - - the throttle was sooo stiff I ended up really trouncing it - - - AND the brakes at the same time and locking up the light right front tire.  Here comes Mr. Cool in his hot $--t Ferrari, rev rev Schreeeeech – cloud of smoke from why worn out Michelin XWX’s – red faced, recover, creep home.

 

Found out what the throttle problem was – the grease in the monkey motion throttle was harder than a whore’s heart.  Sort of pinkish.  Impervious to brake cleaner.  Just the soap left.  Hmmm – soaked them in alcohol and WD40 to free up the throttle axel and lo and behold - - there are two needle bearing races in there so clogged they wouldn’t turn.  Repairs done and some bicycle cable lube down the throttle cable – now we’re cookin’ but I never tried the double clutch and braking at the same time – pedals just don’t fit my foot pattern scenario.  I need more practice.

 

DOUG