Unfortunately the probable same engineers weren't intelligent enough to
design a decent thrust BEARING system. A half circle thin washer must of
been a joke that got put into production by accident!
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: Rocker Oil feed pipe
>
> Yes, I feel it is also a waste of money. Triumph engineers were
> intelligent enough to know how much oil is needed in the upper part of
> the engine. If the engine is not delivering the normal quantity of oil
> up there, something is wrong that the hose will not correct. Also,
> delivering too much oil will cause excessive smoking and oil consumption
> since the Spit engines do not ordinarily have valve seals.
>
> My .02 worth.
>
> Joe
>
> Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com wrote:
> >
> > I was considering fitting a Rocker Oil feed pipe from the likes of moss,
> > rimmer etc in the interest of increasing the oil supply to the upper
engine
> > and was wondering if anyone else felt they were beneficial or a waste of
> > time. I have also heard some comments previously that it causes oil to
run
> > down the valves or something,anyone heard of this.
> >
> > thanks in advance.
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
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