- 181. Re: [Fot] FOT GT6 Goes Racing (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:14:53 -0700
- Took the poor old stinky rear end out and took a peek at it last night, it was a "locker" as well. I was using redline synthetic gear lube as well. The pinion gear had a major chunk come off an littl
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00264.html (9,615 bytes)
- 182. Re: [Fot] FOT GT6 Goes Racing (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:36:59 -0700
- Does anyone have a better solution to the crappy timing chain tensioner in a Spitfire engine? My race car broke another one and while they're cheap enough, it's a PITA. Seems to me there could be som
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00265.html (7,796 bytes)
- 183. [Fot] Spitfire Chain tensioner (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:32:45 -0700
- The note about breaking the lower ear of the generator hit home. I had a Lucas alternator housing break at Watkins Glen. I had to force myself to shift earlier myself coming out of the toe of the boo
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00266.html (8,042 bytes)
- 184. Re: [Fot] TR3 hardtop hold downs (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:57:21 -0700
- One of the heartwarming reasons for me to be on this list is to gain knowledge of what innovations are available for our "antique" toys. Particularly the ingenuity of our own membership. Please keep
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00370.html (9,578 bytes)
- 185. Re: [Fot] nomination...GT6'er (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:15:29 -0700
- Thanks, guys. Going to try the NAPA suggestions first and see what they have. If that doesn't work out, I'll be back. --Rocky _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http:/
- /html/fot/2010-08/msg00374.html (8,306 bytes)
- 186. Re: [Fot] Nitriding cams (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:59:33 -0700
- I am considering a trip to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA with enclosed trailer. This may be in October....not scheduled yet. Anyone need something moved from west to east? = ___________________________________
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00251.html (8,513 bytes)
- 187. [Fot] Sovren Fall Finale (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:47:59 -0700
- Hmm, the second paragraph got lopped off, that's happened a few times lately. I'll try to reconstruct it: Peyote performed incredibly well all weekend. Broke my personal lap record with a 1:37:someth
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00281.html (10,706 bytes)
- 188. Re: [Fot] Nitriding cams (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:23:17 -0700
- I have been using Mobil 1 grease. I have used Redline CV-2 too, but have found the Mobil 1 to work just as well and it is easier to find. Joe(B) Hi, after my left front wheel bearing destructed itsel
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00283.html (9,568 bytes)
- 189. Re: [Fot] Hub grease (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:25:45 -0700
- I know I asked this before but...... Who is going this weekend? I will be there and will try to say hi Chris _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00288.html (8,529 bytes)
- 190. Re: [Fot] TR frame square, straightness? (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:19:13 -0700
- I have no idea if this is UM, but I do know that a good alignment person can fine-tune your aligment for your driving style. If thrust angle is within spec, you can tweak the toe to get the car to re
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00304.html (7,368 bytes)
- 191. Re: [Fot] Brake Fluid temps (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:17:07 -0700
- Does anyone know the stock size for the flywheel bolts for a small crank Spitfire? 3/8-24 x 1 sounds familiar, but my manual doesn't say. Scott B. _______________________________________________ fot@
- /html/fot/2010-09/msg00327.html (8,522 bytes)
- 192. [Fot] Data logging (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:27:22 -0700
- THank you Greg for your input on # 2 rod bearing failures......That is what the FOT is about !! _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: ht
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00153.html (9,322 bytes)
- 193. [Fot] Greg Solow (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:25:33 -0700
- No! It's not really a log or logger, but I have a stick I use as a gas gauge for my TR3. The TR3 is not as sophisticated as the TR4. I'll be running at Blackhawk Farms this week end if you want to se
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00154.html (10,613 bytes)
- 194. Re: [Fot] engine break-in (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:52:10 -0700
- Doesn't have to be expensive. We made one from one of those pump-up pesticide sprayers and appropriate hose and fittings. John H. _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net h
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00229.html (9,708 bytes)
- 195. Re: [Fot] Pressurizing the oilins system (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:09:06 -0700
- Is it necessary to do the 20-minute run for initial cam break-in period each time you reassemble an engine, or only the first time a new cam and lifter combination are run together? Scott Using a tan
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00234.html (9,169 bytes)
- 196. Re: [Fot] Pressurizing the oilins system (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:28:14 -0700
- We should let Greg answer, but when I reassemble an engine using existing cam and lifters I use a thin coating of cam lube and pump oil all over it. I've used the stuff in the little yellow tub that
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00235.html (8,730 bytes)
- 197. [Fot] assembly lube (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:38:55 -0700
- Most of the cam grinders supply assembly lube paste with their cams. We can supply tubes of Moly paste for under 10.00 a tube made by "Lubromolly" a German company. "HRL" used to supply it. There are
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00236.html (8,141 bytes)
- 198. Re: [Fot] drivers suit opinions (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:02:22 -0700
- I have a question to pose to the list concerning re-torquing head bolts/studs. Please post your answers on the list for the other members to absorb. We continue to have blown and leaking head gasket
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00240.html (9,940 bytes)
- 199. Re: [Fot] drivers suit opinions (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:13:10 -0700
- I forgot to mention a couple of things. Make sure that the fine threads on the studs are not distorted. Wire brush them clean and then inspect them under bright light against a white wall. The thread
- /html/fot/2010-10/msg00254.html (10,964 bytes)
- 200. [Fot] TRIUMPH TRAILER FOR SALE....delete if not interested (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 02:04:37 -0700
- Just as a follow up, if you use the head studs as picking points to hoist the into the car, the threads can be easily dinged enough to skew the torque values. I use the ARP's but not to hoist from, I
- /html/fot/2010-11/msg00000.html (7,518 bytes)
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