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Discussion in '348/355' started by Gary Logan, Nov 25, 2011.

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  1. Gary Logan

    Gary Logan Karting

    Dec 19, 2009
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    West Vancouver, BC
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    Gary Logan
    #1 Gary Logan, Nov 25, 2011
    I posted about a week ago regarding difficulty in raising the top for winter storage in the garage. I had tried everything and was about to give up and take it to a, oh no, shop. A local gentleman by the name of Will provided me his phone number and suggested that he might be able to help as he also owned a 97 spyder. After going through everything that I had done, his comment was, " well try tapping the motor that runs the top as it may just be stuck from lack of use". So, today, I went through the process but brought along a small ball peen hammer into the car. Pushed the top switch concurrent with a light tap on the motor, and walla, top started.

    So there we go, another bit of information for everyone. From now on I will run the top up and down more frequently to ensure the motor does not get corroded. Will goes under the name of gus355 if you need electrical help.

    Lastly, a new tool for working on the red beast, "a large hammer".

    Watching the Canucks tonight, glass of wine and a smiling.
     
  2. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Jul 28, 2010
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    #2 JeremyJon, Nov 25, 2011
    i think the name for trick that is the "Lucas fix" LOL apparently works for red cars too.... safe motoring! :)
     
  3. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    #3 plugzit, Nov 25, 2011
    Ferrari tool #1....BFH!
     
  4. John Glen

    John Glen Formula Junior

    Dec 30, 2009
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    #4 John Glen, Nov 25, 2011
    As we say in the business , try "agitating" the unit............
     
  5. gus355

    gus355 Formula Junior

    Aug 3, 2011
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    B.C. and WA
    #5 gus355, Nov 26, 2011
    Glad to see I could help you Gary! I would probably suggest a brass or softer faced mallet but I know this trick has worked for me many times in the past and especially after hearing your scenario it sounded as if everything else was working correctly.
     
  6. BLAMPEE

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    Jun 28, 2008
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    #6 BLAMPEE, Nov 26, 2011
    Simply amazing! :)

    Winter is gonna arrive here soon...but I don't ever put my 355 away for months at a time...any clear day--even if 0 degrees--is fair game to me! :)
     
  7. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

    May 6, 2009
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    #7 roadracer311, Nov 26, 2011
    Nice work! I used to carry a hammer in my MG for when the fuel pump would freeze up. Worked like a charm.
     
  8. michael platzer

    michael platzer F1 Veteran

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    #8 michael platzer, Nov 26, 2011
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  9. Ben348

    Ben348 Formula Junior

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    #9 Ben348, Nov 26, 2011
    That's the Jeremy Clarkson way; somebody give me à hammer!
     

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