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'56 250 GT Boano Clutch/Trans issues

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by redfred84, Jul 2, 2022.

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  1. redfred84

    redfred84 Formula Junior

    Dec 24, 2010
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    SF Bay Area, USA
    #1 redfred84, Jul 2, 2022
    My recently acquired Boano had a horrible clutch. Turns out that it still retains the original type, with the flywheel "basket" and dual friction discs. However, through the years, the flywheel "basket" and the middle steel plate, and even moreso, the Pressure plate have been ground beyond saving.
    So now I search for the best replacement scenario.
    A- Do I "bead blast" the steel friction surfaces, so as NOT to remove any sacred metal, then have thicker friction materials applied to the clutch discs

    B-Search out a replacement "kit" to continue (all ears on this one)

    C-Search out a Tremec 5 spd OD trans, and replacement kit to enhance the enjoyment of this car, yet have all the changes a "bolt on".

    Time is of the essence, as this car has been accepted in some significant events in months time!!!!!!!!

    TIA, RF.
     
  2. enio45

    enio45 Formula 3
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    May 16, 2004
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    Ed
    #2 enio45, Jul 3, 2022
    id be interested to hear if anyone has done the tremor 5 sp conversion on these cars?
     
  3. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
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    Robert Phillips
    #3 Admiral Goodwrench, Jul 3, 2022
    [QUOTE="redfred84, post: 148617268, member: 99367"
    A- Do I "bead blast" the steel friction surfaces, so as NOT to remove any sacred metal, then have thicker friction materials applied to the clutch discs
    .[/QUOTE]

    Call Dan Levine at http://www.southlandclutch.com and tell him your problem. Then ask him to do the same fix he did for the Admiral's Ferrari.

    Best regards,

    Robert
     
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  4. lancia

    lancia Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2004
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    #4 lancia, Jul 3, 2022
    Also suggest try Quartermaster, clutch specialists. Many years ago I think they developed a custom multi-disc clutch conversion set for early Ferraris along with the late John Hajduk of Motorkraft in Bensenville, Ill. Motorkraft was a Ferrari specialty shop and may still continue on with John's son, not certain. Quartermaster may still have records/data.. (Tremor 5 sp? Excommunicado.)
     
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  5. DWR46

    DWR46 Formula 3
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    #5 DWR46, Jul 3, 2022
    John Hajduk and Quartermaster developed the first conversion for my 410 Superamerica in about 1980. Ed Stoffels who owned Quartermaster sold out many years ago and developed Powertrain Technologies in Indiana. He has now retired from that firm, but still maintains ties with them.
     
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  6. readplays

    readplays F1 Rookie

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    #6 readplays, Jul 3, 2022
    :eek::p:D
     

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