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  1. Roger348

    Roger348 Karting

    Feb 10, 2013
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    Reno, Nevada
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    Roger Cody
    #1 Roger348, May 16, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Hello to all, I've pulled the passanger seat out of my wife's 96 F355 Spider and I see that the unit is together but it lacks the proper tension so as to turn the potentiometer. So my question is it ok to WELD TOGETHER THESE PARTS as I've read others do, or is there another way to resolve this issue, or better yet is there any aftermarket parts to repair/replace the potentiometer?

    Any and all help is most welcomed

    Cheers
    Roger
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  2. greybeast

    greybeast Formula Junior

    Nov 15, 2011
    254
    Long Island
    #2 greybeast, May 16, 2017
    Roger. I had a similar problem with my top / seats about 4 years ago. My pot was previously repaired with epoxy. i engineered a solution which I believe is permanent. i followed a previous thread (referenced in my post) for access, removal and electrical measurements, etc.

    I am not sure welding will help, as there needs to be some flexibility in the interface between the gear / ball and the clip. The pin I used forces the two pieces to rotate together while maintaining their ability to wiggle a little bit as the parts turn.

    More than 4 years later and countless top up / down cycles and there hasn't been a glitch with the repair (knock wood).

    Here you go:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355-sponsored-bradan/400259-seat-potentiometer-repair-no-glue-pics.html
     
  3. emac

    emac Formula Junior
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    ernest
    #3 emac, May 17, 2017
    Great idea greybeast. I put it my saved folder!
     
  4. andrew911

    andrew911 F1 Rookie
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    Sep 8, 2003
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    #4 andrew911, May 17, 2017
    Let us know how it goes Ernest!
     

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