| Author | Message | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 435 Registered: 4-2002 |
Took the train to visit Rob Garven in Santa Barbara. It was 12 hours late. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 409 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans, Are you going to take the De-rail Special that Amtrak in running? I know they only offer that fare in the gulf states but I hear they are going to start offering it around the country due to the budget cuts. M | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 431 Registered: 4-2002 |
Scratch the 14th comment. That would be Thursday. Her meeting is on the weekend. I'll beg and plead. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 430 Registered: 4-2002 |
I thought it was the 14th. My other half has a *potential* meeting in Portland. I might be able to day-trip to Seattle on Amtrak (for you Canadians, that's a train service that sometimes runs, maybe when you need it, if you are lucky.) The only problem will be ground transportation while there. Perhaps someone has an empty seat? I've been known to do back seats in GT4s, also the trunks are do-able. However, I'm kinda large, so handling may be adversely affected. Anyway, I should know soon. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2162 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hans, it only makes a difference if the lightning rod is up and connected to the flux capacitor...  I'll be down on the 15th and 16th to attend the Pat Hart garage tour. You going? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3420 Registered: 2-2001 |
Hans, Yes it does make a difference. You have to be in reverse. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 407 Registered: 4-2002 |
Does it make any difference if I go 88mph, and drive right toward the town square clock? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3417 Registered: 2-2001 |
Hans, No you can't turn back the hands of time, but you can turn back the hands on your Ferrari clock. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 397 Registered: 4-2002 |
Good chuckle there, Peter. BTW, I *might* be able to make Seattle on the 14th. Dave warned me that you might show up. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2156 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hans, turn it back, it won't hurt it. The clock is the only gauge I trust and believe on that dashboard... The rest are mearly suggestions/estimations. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 412 Registered: 5-2001 |
Mine keeps perfect time also. So does the little clock in my 1980 VW Scirocco. I never have to touch them except when the battery has been out or for daylight savings time. My VCR needs adjusting every month. | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 320 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hans, The Veglia clock in my 1976 308 GTB keeps perfect time too. It had stayed precise to the second as I set it when Daylight Savings Time took effect seven months ago. Barry | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 203 Registered: 6-2002 |
Actually, Hans's question is not without merit. Fine watches, Patek, Vacheron, etc., are best turned clockwise. The complex gearing and bearings (jewels) have torque applied by the spring in one direction, and counterclockwise rotation is ill-advised. However, having just rebuilt my 3rd 70s vintage Ferrari clock, I can report that these are the furthest from "fine" as you can imagine. The gears are nylon, large, and without subtlety. I turn mine backwards WITH IMPUNITY. If it turns you on, turn it backwards. No harm done. Jim S. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 391 Registered: 4-2002 |
Magoo: The clock looks a little foggy today. Should clear up as the day goes on. What's amazing about this antique clock is that it keeps perfect time. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 759 Registered: 6-2001 |
I can't turn my backwards either. The 355 is adjusted by pushing the adjustment lever in, and it causes the time to move forward rapidly. I couldn't make it go backwards, but this works ok. Art | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3411 Registered: 2-2001 |
Hans, Are you seeing things clearer today? Been there done that. | ||
| Jim Veres (Jimveres)
New member Username: Jimveres Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2002 |
I turn the clock back on my '89 328 all the time. It doesn't seem to bother the clock at all. I'd be surprised if it would harm the clock on a '75 308 GT4. | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 693 Registered: 5-2002 |
I keep my clocks unhooked in all my Fcars. Battery drain you know. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 387 Registered: 4-2002 |
Spending too much time with the car? Maybe that explains why I kissed the car goodnight and honked the girlfriend's horn. | ||
| mike 308 (Concorde)
New member Username: Concorde Post Number: 46 Registered: 8-2002 |
Talk to a clock maker/repair person. They'll tell you it doesn't matter. | ||
| stu cordova (Balataboy)
Member Username: Balataboy Post Number: 260 Registered: 4-2001 |
Hans, don't know if you got the answer you were looking for....but I just changed mine this weekend and I advanced it forward 11 hours. I don't think it's a good idea to turn mechanical clocks backwards. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 723 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hans, you're spending way too much time with that car. Go to bed, kiss your wife or girlfriend good night and use the alarm clock on your nightstand. If you continue to experience problems, seek professional advice. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1105 Registered: 4-2002 |
hans whatever your drinking, send some over here to new jersey bruce | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3405 Registered: 2-2001 |
Hans, I don't believe you are asking this question. Turn the clock forward, backward, sideways, whatever, there is no problem and no alarm. Regards, | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 383 Registered: 4-2002 |
This question borders on stupid, but hey, it's late and the post-Monday night football beer is soaking in. I haven't reset my '75 308GT4 clock back to Standard Time yet. On most mechanical clocks, you aren't supposed to turn the hands backward. However, most such clocks have an alarm, and I can see how turning backward could screw up the alarm triggering mechanism. Is it safe to turn a Ferrari clock backward? OK, I shouldn't be so lazy. Just disconnect the battery and/or fuse for 1 hour, or advance the clock forward 11 hours. But there are other times as well that this might be handy to know. |