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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by JGirl, Oct 1, 2006.

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  1. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Ha! Yeah, it was 348 pieces that I was shown.
     
    ryalex, Oct 3, 2006
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  2. Crallscars

    Crallscars F1 Rookie

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    I have had better luck with GM automatic transmissions than Ford, not as good as Mopar.

    Brian, What happened to the family picture?

    Doug
    the cheeper brother
     
    Crallscars, Oct 3, 2006
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  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Got tired of it. Will have another soon.
     
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  4. cessnav8or

    cessnav8or Formula 3

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    They do. I had to replace my rear defroster switch on my 308. The switch itself had not gone bad but the amber lights lens on it had been cracked so I ordered a new one. When it came in the first thing I noticed was FORD stamped on the bottom of it. I thought it was a mistake took the other one out sure enough Ford was stamped on it too.
     
    cessnav8or, Oct 3, 2006
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  5. Crallscars

    Crallscars F1 Rookie

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    Now all you need is the part number, eliminate the middle man and save a hundred dollars or so
     
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  6. JGirl

    JGirl Rookie

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    So, you guys are all really interesting..can I stay on here even though I don't have a Ferrari?
     
    JGirl, Oct 3, 2006
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  7. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Sure, why not. There are far less interesting people around here with and without Ferrari's.
     
    Rifledriver, Oct 3, 2006
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  8. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Certainly..... more than enough room for chatters' who aren't "blinded by the light" =)

    Stick around!
     
    Meister, Oct 3, 2006
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  9. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    The air pump and other misc emissions parts on 308s are GM I believe.

    Birdman
     
    Birdman, Oct 3, 2006
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  10. ASU SAE

    ASU SAE Karting

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    Umm, actually all F1 engines have rocker arm followers that ride on a tappet instead of directly on the tappet itself. This improves the efficiency of mechanism (reduction of side loading on the tappet causing higher friction in the valvetrain). You can see the rocker arms in the pic in the following link.

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    Road going cars generally have small roller elements on the rockers, further reducing the friction as well.

    Currently the only valvetrains in use today that I am aware of are through OHV or push-rod. I have seen concepts of solenoid actuated valves, but they are very heavy and cumbersome. Development work is being done on rotary valve applications, but the bearing element in the system is proving to be quite a challenge.

    Tim
     
    ASU SAE, Oct 4, 2006
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