- 341. Re: [Fot] Motor Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 21:15:34 GMT
- Not sure if there is a consensus. I have been using Joe Gibbs oil, which is made for flat tappet engines. Joe(B) FoT, After all the discussions about motor oil, what is the current general consensus
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00035.html (7,606 bytes)
- 342. Re: [Fot] Mallory condenser problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:20:12 GMT
- I had at this same problem with bad condensers a few years ago on my race TR3. I decided (after consulting this esteemed group) that Mallory was making junk condensers and gave up on them. I gutted t
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00098.html (9,844 bytes)
- 343. Re: [Fot] Mallory condenser problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:03:16 GMT
- I also do not run an alternator and had a ballast resistor, but kept having failed condensers. Maybe the Accel Super Coil was not a good match, but the combination did work well for years. Joe(B) I h
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00110.html (10,158 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Fot] Joe B III in "SportsCar" (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:00:44 GMT
- Thanks Joe, your compliments are appreciated. He can be a handfull at times, since he is smarter than both of us combined. He does not know as much yet, so we are still a step ahead of him. He wants
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00115.html (7,932 bytes)
- 345. Re: [Fot] FOT Appearance @ WATKINS GLEN 2008 SEPTEMBER (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:42:41 GMT
- I plan to participate with my EP TR3. Jack Woerhle has given me an ok for this event. Joe(B) I had a short meeting with Carl Jensen, this weekend. He emphasizes that SVRA is looking forward to the Fo
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00125.html (8,747 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Fot] Watkins Glen Host Hotel? 2008 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:02:28 GMT
- When at the Glen I have usually stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Horseheads, near the mall, or the Hampton Inn in Corning. There are back roads to the track, so these are also about 20-25 minutes f
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00166.html (9,088 bytes)
- 347. Re: [Fot] Detroit Locker Part Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:13:24 GMT
- I have 2 cracked ones. Cracks are a common problem with these. If you find a good source, please let me know, since I can use one too. Joe(B) I'm not sure of the correct name, but what I'm looking fo
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00322.html (8,093 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Fot] What came first - the head gasket or the freeze plug???? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 02:06:13 GMT
- I lost a freeze plug on my Spitfire years ago and more recently had one leaking on a head that I rebuilt for my TR3. Both were plugs that were in place for years. From now on, I will replace them as
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00374.html (10,099 bytes)
- 349. [Fot] Bill Troup's TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 02:34:20 GMT
- While at racing at the SCCA NARRC Chapionship race at Lime Rock this past weekend some folks that raced in the 1960's-70's were telling me about a TR4 that Bill Troup (spelling???) built and raced in
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00418.html (7,256 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Fot] Alignment tools for TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 23:47:25 GMT
- I have found that toe plates work well and are easy to carry to the track and use. They are available from a variety of suppliers and ebay. I have a camber gauge that is basically a calibrated level.
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00092.html (7,924 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Fot] TR3 piston rookie question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:43:42 GMT
- 2" compression height is correct. Joe(B) jaboruch@netzero.net Fot mailing list Fot@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/fot __________________________________________________________
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00114.html (8,438 bytes)
- 352. Re: [Fot] TR3 piston rookie question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:51:56 GMT
- Your piston height depends on a couple of factors. Like what rpm's, what head gasket, etc. For racing the cranks flex and you need more clearance than you think. I use a steel shim head gasket (0.022
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00115.html (8,112 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Fot] Tilton brake piston size (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:25:01 GMT
- Dave, I am on the road for the week, so can't look to see what I have where, but I have two 0.70 masters and one 0.75 master. I think the 0.75 is front and a 0.7 for clutch and the other for rear. I,
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00334.html (8,095 bytes)
- 354. [Fot] TR4 front suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 03:57:02 GMT
- I am looking to change my front suspension over to coil overs and tubular A-arms. Considering still using the TR4 uprights ( to make hubs and brakes easier to fit, since they will just swap over), bu
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00098.html (7,317 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Fot] Cryo treatment (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 02:27:08 GMT
- I have found that cryo treated brake rotors are much less prone to cracking than non treated ones, but that is about the best experience that I have found. It should help billet cranks, but should no
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00112.html (8,682 bytes)
- 356. [Fot] TR3 -TR4A shocks and... (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:52:33 GMT
- Does anyone happen to know what the difference in length is between TR3/4 and TR4A/6 front shocks? Next question: Has anyone come up with an easy way to do weight jacking at the front end of TR3-6s?
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00123.html (7,634 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Fot] Harden Valve Seats (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:42:37 GMT
- Bill, I have only been doing them on the exhaust, since that is for the most part where any valve recession should occur. I have noticed, however, that when I do not run air cleaners I have some inta
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00227.html (8,288 bytes)
- 358. Re: [Fot] TR6 motor rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:53:19 GMT
- I have been using Pauter rods in may TR3 and they have worked very well. Priced much lower than Carillos, but made from the same steel and same forge as Carillos. Joe(B) Try these http//www.pauter.co
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00114.html (9,147 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Fot] Rear Diff Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:32:19 GMT
- I use Redline Shockproof Heavy gear oil. I was using the lighter formula until I broke a ring and pinion and was told that the Heavy is better. I have used it with a detriot locker and a Tran-X (sali
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00214.html (7,738 bytes)
- 360. [Fot] SCCA TR3's and TR4's (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:23:41 GMT
- I received my SCCA 2008 GCR in the mail recently and to my horror I discovered that Triumph TR3's and TR4's were no longer included in the Production Car Specs. SCCA had talked about dropping the TR2
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00216.html (7,363 bytes)
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