Wow Jim, really nice web site!
How about the Triumph logo? Or, how about a British flag? Someone with
patience could paint it if it's cast in.
- Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Jim Swarthout
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 7:09 PM
> To: 'Simms, Bruce CIC'
> Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Aluminum Valve Covers
>
>
> Thanks Bruce,
>
> Glad you like the design!
>
> The oil filler cap will screw in. The filler cap will also have an
> o-ring for a positive seal. "I'm stealing from Toyota on this
> one", it's
> easy to make and it works well.
>
> At this point the base of the valve cover, (the area that
> must be sealed
> with a gasket), is causing some commotion amongst the foundry
> as well as
> the machine shop.
>
> Large, relatively thin, castings tend to vary dimensionally.
> Due to this
> they can be difficult to properly jig for machining
> operations, such as
> the groove for the rubber gasket. The base could of course be machined
> flat, and a little adhesive will solve the assembly problem. I would
> rather not do that if I don't have to. I personally would
> like having a
> positive lock for the rubber gasket...which will be square in cross
> sectional shape.
>
> I will not make these unless they can be first class pieces. I will
> never produce junk. It cost "too" much in many different
> ways! With that
> said the aluminum will not have voids as some of you have commented as
> being a flaw with other available products. This is easy to
> prevent! The
> guys at the foundry know what I want and they tell me there
> will not be
> a problem with voids.
>
> A fancy cast valve cover is exactly that...it offers very
> little in the
> way of performance.
>
> I will probably make these in small batches based on confirmed, (paid
> for), orders at near cost.
>
> BTW, I am open to suggestions on the graphical design of the top
> surface. The cross flags, and firing order are just one scenario.
>
> How about club logos? I don't know...just a thought :>).
>
> http://web.tampabay.rr.com/tr6tech
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Swarthout
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