| Author | Message | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 444 Registered: 8-2001 |
Can the TR mirror be rebult? My Flipper is broken? | ||
| Jim Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Junior Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 53 Registered: 10-2002 |
The rear view mirror in my TR didn't do that even after 130,000 miles. I'd check if mount and mirror internals are tight and isolated. | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 486 Registered: 1-2001 |
1. I would suggest the Valentine one rather than the rear view mirror approach. Also, I found a long time ago when I raced that if you stay up front, what's going on behind you really doesn't make much difference.  2. The vanes slide in a slot and centrifugal force is use to seal the vane against the outer surface. If the pump is well lubricated, the vanes will move and seal quickly. As they get old and gummed up, they stick and leak(or wear grooves) so the pressure doesn't build up as fast. It spins pretty fast so there is a lot of flow when it's working right. Putting in a new pump usually makes quite a difference... | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2175 Registered: 12-2000 |
2) Yes, its a vane-type pump. I never really questioned its quick response, I'm just pleased with the sound (not the muted, whimpy horns found on normal cars. This one announces the presence of something special: "Make way for the Ferrari NOW!!!"). | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 220 Registered: 6-2002 |
Two disparate questions: 1) Has anyone an approach to reducing or eliminating the fine, high frequency vibration in the rear-view mirror (inside the car)? My TR mirror has a blurred image due to the vibration. I have to place my hand lightly on the mirror to carefully examine the black and white behind me. 2) How does an air horn, as comes standard on Ferraris, respond as quickly as it does? I am assuming the air pressure is developed by an air pump that spools quickly with the press of the horn button, but it seems remarkably quick. Any thoughts? Jim S. |