I've just never heard of such a problem on other cars. Nor such
catastrophic results if ignored.
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Peter S. <alfapete@pacbell.net>
Cc: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: Rocker Oil feed pipe
>
> Peter,
> Actually, the thrust washer system that Triumph used isn't too far
> removed from modern systems. The main difference being that nowadays
> the thrust washers are part of the main bearings themselves. Ain't
> progress wonderful???
>
> Joe
>
> "Peter S." wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > >
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
>
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