Reverse Block

LOL. So the metaphor is "There is no turning back." Hill Engineering has some things, but not quite what you need. But you can use their gate lock as an example and make your own I'm sure. A couple thick plastic washers to cover the reverse slot, a bolt and a nut to hold them in place. And hope he doesn't need to go back to church to change his "I do"

 

Isn't their gate lock designed to hold it in reverse?

 

I think so. But the same principle applies is what I was saying. All you need to do is block the R slot. And I doubt he needs it locking. Just some plastic shims to avoid marring and a bolt and nut to hold them in place.

I've think I've seen somewhere else a gate with a slide or something to prevent Reverse once the lever exits the slot. But seems too complicated.

Just tell your son he's buying if he grinds the gears.

 

Seems like it would be hard to downshift into reverse with a 308 gated shifter?


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26 years between gear oil changes cant be that good for the gearbox Im imagining .

 

I assume you know that Ferrari built in a reverse lockout feature into these transmissions. You have to press down on the shift lever to engage reverse. If your son does not push down on the shift lever he should not be able to engage reverse by accident. It is wonderful that you are letting him use the car on this most special of days. Just review the particulars of shifting this transmission with him. I'm sure he will be fine with it.

 

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And here’s the opposite of that.

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Yes. Like that.


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There should be a little tab on the bottom of the gate that will block reverse. Sometimes these get worn. The other thing is your shifter may be stuck pushed down. Mine was at it had sat for 30 years. Trying gently pushing up and down on it to see if you can free it up.


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FYI, kind of expensive IMHO, but found this today while browsing around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293158145821?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qpisd29jRHW&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=s34W312VTLW&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

You probably only need the spring.

 

Do you have this "fin" on the underside of the shift gate? Mine had been ground down by the previous owner not pressing down enough on the shifter to engage reverse. It was at the point where it was not doing it's job as a reverse lockout. I built up some material with a welder and re-shaped the fin with a file and now it works as intended

 

I understand wanting to make your son's big day very special. It sounds like you shouldn't be investing in parts - you would be better off using time training him how to properly use the car and how be responsible with it. OR, don't let him use the car because he clearly doesn't know how to drive it....

I mean if he doesn't know how to dance, his bride to be is making him take lessons for their big moment at the reception, right?

ALSO check what kind of dress the bride is wearing - if the bottom is very poofy, she's not going to want to get in/out of the 308, too. Or maybe he drives the car there, they take a limo to the reception and you take it from there. This is one of those "you should check with her too" moments. Can you imagine if it messed up her dress or broke down? Wedding days are a whirlwind filled with stress. Unless your car is bulletproof going to work, don't create unknown scenarios.

 

PS. Congratulations!

 

I second!

 

Yep. Its an anti theft device. I have two and they do what they say they do.