No because heat treating can/will distort dimensions. The critical ones are then ground to spec after that process to ensure accuracy.
Brian - sorry if I misspoke - John A. is, indeed, with Ferrari of Orange County at this time. He was formerly part of the group that FNA subcontracted to for North American Service Support. Ferrari then brought it in house. During that period John worked with Lamborghini, and is now back at FOC. I didn't realize that there were two Brits in the U.S., both gentleman, both Ferrari knowledgeable. I incorrectly assumed that AHudson found his way to John A. Jim S.
Ill have all the carriers tomorrow, a pic of the finished ones as of today. Ill be starting another batch right away for those of you who enquired. Image Unavailable, Please Login
At the time John was there, there was not. As of about a year or so ago a Brit was brought over to be the department head. I still have the pleasure of talking with John every month or so. He was truley an asset to FNA.
Thanks Alan, I think if its still available someone is trying to tell you something. Its meant to be so sell the fleet of 308's! Took some more pics today at my house, ready to ship. I want one for a candle holder but my wife doesnt see it like I do. I have one on the coffee table in the living room, looks fine to me! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
As a birthday present frame one and put it over the mantle. Every time she sees it she'll think of you.
Im in the process of making more carriers with a few extras for stock hoping to not run out again and always have some on hand. Ill post pics for those of you that are waiting for delivery. Ive had a few requests for TR/Boxer internal gears such as 1st and 2nd. Ive heard of them splitting in half and falling into the pan but not sure how often that happens. I have a guy that will make them so once thats happening ill post progress pics of those as well.
paul,do you have any ring/pinion sets in stock..if not,when do you think they might be available..Thanks
Latest batch is now complete for those of you that are waiting for them, I have 2 maybe 3 left if anyone is interested. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
So that's like.........$14 US ?? Good timing. I was about to PM you about the next batch. Getting ready for a rebuild over the winter.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237846 I just came across this thread with a tale that sure sounds like it lead to a carrier failure. Bad way to treat a delicate part to begin with.
And people wonder why they break lol. Im making another run of the carriers, I had to part with the one I had set aside for myself. I should have some in 4-5 weeks.
hi. im from singapore n have been following this thread with great interest as my 89tr has just suffered a crown /pinion failure. seems like u hv come up with a great package n i would like to enquire if i could purchase from u a set of the crown, pinion and carriers and if so what the total price would be. look fwd to your early reply. thanks n merry xmas.
I plan to install mine sometime this spring or summer, after I finish my 308 rebuild (and big thanks to Newman for that too)! John
I decided to take my boxer engine out for an overhaul and to install one of my carriers, sure enough someone needed one more than I did so I sold the one I had sitting on my desk that was supposed to go in my own car. Im making more to keep some in stock rather than on demand, some are pre-sold already plus I need one but theres some left for those who need one down the road. The pics are a week old now so those big slugs are looking more like carriers now. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
For those of you waiting, picture from yesterday. I have plans for some other TR box parts in the future. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hi Newman, was just reading / skimming this thread, do you still have the carriers for sale, I am interested in two of them, shipped to Australia. Please post or PM me with a price shipped.
Haven't installed mine yet, since I am doing a total rebuild on my 308 (thanks to you). Once that goes back together I will be installing it. As a owner of a machine shop I can attest to the quality of the product. John