- 281. Re: Cleaning motor blocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:23:26 -0500
- I am in the process of building a TR3/4 engine now, also. My machinist put the block in his parts washer which basically uses a strong soap and water. This did not attack the aluminum plugs, but I dr
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00207.html (8,205 bytes)
- 282. Re: Survey of H.T.Leads in use by listers (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:33:19 -0500
- I have used solid wires in both my street TRs and my race cars but have had a couple minor problems with them. When I tried to use an electronic tachometer there was too much noise from the wires, ca
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00208.html (10,794 bytes)
- 283. Spitfire Cranks (score: 1)
- Author: "jaboruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:47:05 -0800
- While going through some of my no longer spitfire parts (I sold that car), I was reminded that I had two different 1147 cranks, and rod sizes. Both have the slinger style rear seal. One of them takes
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00293.html (6,548 bytes)
- 284. Re: Replacement of Historical Driver's Suit (score: 1)
- Author: "jaboruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:54:26 -0800
- I bought a Pro-Euro suit form Bell Motorsports a few years ago. The price was right, it is comfortable, is of great quality, and is holding up very well. It has a 3-2A/5 rating, so underwear is not r
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00352.html (9,344 bytes)
- 285. [FOT] TR3 Oil Filter by-pass (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:31:15 GMT
- I have been debating the merits of blocking off my oil filter by-pass. With my oil filter head oil cooler sandwich plate the oil out of the filter is routed thru the head of the filter by-pass retain
- /html/fot/2006-03/msg00255.html (7,338 bytes)
- 286. Re: [FOT] liner coatings update (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:51:50 GMT
- Bob, aside from the problems you note, I wonder what this will do for heat transfer. It may prevent rust, but will it decrease heat transfer or in the long run with less corrosion will heat xfer be i
- /html/fot/2006-03/msg00269.html (7,079 bytes)
- 287. Re: [FOT] Mallory Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 16:06:02 GMT
- I would just set mine to a total advance of 32 deg BTDC and left it at that. I have been running 13.5:1 CR. Recently I have abandoned the mechanical advance in my Mallory, since the bushings that the
- /html/fot/2006-05/msg00137.html (7,613 bytes)
- 288. Re: [FOT] Detroit Locker (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:02:44 GMT
- It and I are enjoying it on the race track. Greenman is just as happy running an open diff. Joe(B) It was terrific for autoxing and not too bad on the street once you got used to its idiosyncrasies A
- /html/fot/2006-06/msg00188.html (11,726 bytes)
- 289. [FOT] Jay Creel at NHIS (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:38:24 GMT
- Congratulations to Jay Creel for his first class wins this past weekend. This was at an SCCA double regional at New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS). He took home checkered flags both days in
- /html/fot/2006-07/msg00124.html (6,649 bytes)
- 290. [FOT] TR4 steering rack brackets (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:47:59 GMT
- Does anyone happen to have a set of the later TR4 steering rack mounting brackets that they would be willing to part with? The other option would be a section of frame that I could cut the brackets o
- /html/fot/2006-07/msg00125.html (6,292 bytes)
- 291. RE: [FOT] Magnecor KV85 ignition leads (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:37:55 GMT
- Magnecor will also make a custom set for you. Just give them the lengths and what size and style boots. I use Magnecor wires in my TR3. Joe(B) Have you tried contacting Magnecor directly ? http://www
- /html/fot/2006-07/msg00254.html (7,988 bytes)
- 292. Re: [FOT] Data acquisition (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:44:43 GMT
- Earlier this year I bought a system from Inovate (the LM1 plus LM3). This does not have GPS, but does have high resolution oxygen sensor. It also has accelerometers, rpm and connections for other sen
- /html/fot/2006-07/msg00265.html (9,168 bytes)
- 293. RE: [FOT] Fuel Pressures (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 02:52:32 GMT
- I use the O-ring sandwich plates from the Pierce Manifold Weber 45DCOE mounting kits, between my carbs and the manifolds. Just need to elongate the mounting holes and they work great. I also have bee
- /html/fot/2006-08/msg00117.html (10,178 bytes)
- 294. Re: [FOT] Clutch slave cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:40:15 GMT
- I am using the Howe Racing hydraulic release bearing. With a TR tranny, it will need some modification of the tranny nose to make it work, however. Joe(B) -- m-syork@comcast.net wrote: This is a litt
- /html/fot/2006-08/msg00168.html (7,397 bytes)
- 295. Re: [FOT] spitfire freeze-plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:00:23 GMT
- After I lost one on my Spitfire at Pocono years ago I drilled and tapped a few screw holes around the perimeter (4-40 screws), so that the screw heads over lapped the edges of the plug to hold it in.
- /html/fot/2006-08/msg00349.html (7,405 bytes)
- 296. RE: [FOT] Air filter ("socks"?) for carb air horns? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:42:57 GMT
- I did not run air filters all last year (I was trying out the new air horns) and noticed a couple of things that had not happened previouosly. I had some intake valve resession. The abrasive intake a
- /html/fot/2006-09/msg00027.html (10,741 bytes)
- 297. [FOT] Racing with ITA or Spec Racer Fords (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:03:26 GMT
- I never thought that I would be saying this, but after this weekend racing my TR3 with ITA cars is not so bad compared to SRFs. This past weekend I raced at the SCCA regional at New Hampshire Interna
- /html/fot/2006-09/msg00068.html (10,048 bytes)
- 298. Re: [FOT] Does anyone know this car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:59:53 GMT
- I have seen the car advertised I think in Sports Car. I know the auction has ended by now. One thing to watch out for if any FOTers are interested is that the cage does not look like it will meet the
- /html/fot/2006-09/msg00100.html (7,577 bytes)
- 299. [FOT] Locking Diffs (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:40:31 GMT
- I should have paid attention earlier the list, but... What locking differentials are available for TR3/4s? I just took my Detroit Locker (DL) apart and some of the dog gears are broken. I have some s
- /html/fot/2006-09/msg00117.html (6,603 bytes)
- 300. Re: [FOT] Joe Gibbs oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:21:41 GMT
- I have been using it this year. Paid $95 for a 10 Quart container, so it is only a little more than what I was paying for Redline. My machine shop had done dyno testing on an American V8 and it showe
- /html/fot/2006-09/msg00162.html (7,465 bytes)
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