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  1. simonc

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    #1 simonc, Nov 1, 2014
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    I saw some old pictures from the 700 mile 512BB that RM sold in Monterey a couple of months ago and I noticed a tool in the toolkit that has me curious. I have one in my toolbox and often wondered what it was for. It is the long grey tube below the bulbs in the picture below. Anyone know what it is for?
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    #2 turbo-joe, Nov 1, 2014
    looks to me to take out the sparkplugs if your sparkplugtool has no magnet inside?
     
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    #3 isuk, Nov 1, 2014
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    The BB tool kit should have the same spark plug spanner as the 246 I believe Simon. TonyL may be able to help you out with the that.
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    #4 simonc, Nov 2, 2014
    Yes, my BB has the same plug spanner as a Dino. The photo I uploaded is of another toolkit. What I have in the bottom of my toolbox is a tool like the grey tube and it has a ring nut fitting in one end. Not a plug spanner for sure. I just don't know what it is. As my photo is from a totally original 700 mile Boxer I thought it might be that this tool relates to a Boxer.
     
  5. Edward 96GTS

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    #5 Edward 96GTS, Nov 2, 2014
    that tool is a space filler to trick someone into thinking it belongs there and that nothing is missing. it has nothing to do with the toolkit. thats where the spark plug wrench should go.
     
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    #6 turbo-joe, Nov 2, 2014
    so a joke tool?
     
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    #7 Edward 96GTS, Nov 2, 2014
    yes
     
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    #8 JTR, Nov 2, 2014
    I hope for the buyers sake, the 700 miles wasn't a joke too!!!

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    #9 John B, Nov 3, 2014
    Pretty sure that's a crack pipe. How'd that get in there?
     
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    I've seen the tube in other attache toolkits as well in place of the spark plug wrench. Haven't a clue as to its purpose.
     
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    #11 DWR46, Nov 3, 2014
    Best question on this forum in years. I have two of these. each a different length. Have no idea how or where I got them. The inside of one end looks like it is designed to hold a spark plug, with a "necked down" section that appears to be lined with rubber to grab the connector. However, neither of mine will allow a plug to be inserted into them without so much force that it risks breaking the plug ceramic. Almost fits, but not quite. Still, may be a tool for starting plugs.
     
  12. Drew Altemara

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    #12 Drew Altemara, Nov 3, 2014
    Have a couple as well.

    Any way to be a carb or carb linkage adjuster? Seems to be too big diameter though.


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    #13 isuk, Nov 4, 2014
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    It appears in the Parts Manual for the 365 BB on Tavola 039 as Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer - CHIAVE ESTRAZIONE PROLUNGA CANDELE Part No. 106875. A rough translation is ignition extension removal key which presumably means it is intended to remove the plug extensions? In the factory diagram it has a T bar handle at one end but this appears to be missing on photo's I've seen of these tools and they don't have the holes drilled to accept it either.
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    #14 simonc, Nov 4, 2014
    Iain, that looks like the part with a T-bar handle added. I'll go and find the one I have and take a closer look.
     
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    #15 DWR46, Nov 4, 2014
    Iain: I believe a better translation is "spark plug removal wrench". However, I have never seen one with a T-handle. Great observation, I have looked at that diagram hundreds of times and never noticed it. I always assumed it was a Weber carb wrench, like found in the earlier kits.
     
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    #17 DWR46, Nov 4, 2014
    Simonc: You have a socket for a 'SKF" or "Ring Nut". Not a factory toolkit tool to my knowledge.
     
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    #18 turbo-joe, Nov 4, 2014
    this tool is a special tool for the gearbox nuts.
    please meassure the inside diameter from the circle and also the inside size from the noses.
    then I will check here with my F tools what the tool is for
     
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    #19 simonc, Nov 5, 2014
    Thanks for the offer Romano. I took some measurements and the inside diameter is 21mm, between the 'noses' the diameter is 18mm and the width of the 'noses' is 2.65mm
     
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    I will check tomorrow simon what tool it is.

    it is definitely no tool for the gearbox. those are larger
     
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    #21 BigTex, Nov 5, 2014
    My guess the transfer case somewhere, or the steering wheel??

    Ferrari uses that style nut at several locations, actually....
     
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    #22 turbo-joe, Nov 9, 2014
    sorry please for I´m late :(

    I meassured here my tools but can not find any with this sizes. all for the gearbox are larger, also for the engine.

    so who knows where this tool is for?
    only thing what I could think is for the steering wheel??
     
  23. simonc

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    #23 simonc, Nov 9, 2014
    Not for the steering wheel as I tried that - it's too small. It has me confused. I am not even sure it is for a Boxer. I seem to remember I bought it on eBay maybe 10 years ago for pennies and it was described as a Ferrari tool but didn't say what is what used for. I'd love to know as it has always baffled me.
     
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    #24 Melvok, Nov 10, 2014
    Yes !
     
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    #25 turbo-joe, Nov 10, 2014
    I don´t think it´s a joke tool, because it looks for a F.
    but for what???
    I have here some F tools but none with this dimensions. I really wonder
     
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