- 361. [Fot] TR3/4 Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:39:32 GMT
- Amici, I took my engine apart this weekend and found another broken timing chain tensioner. This is the 3rd or 4th one that has broken (not all with this same block). Some have broken in a season or
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00319.html (7,594 bytes)
- 362. Re: [Fot] TR3/4 Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:12:44 GMT
- That may be a possibility, especially since the block had been align-honed (as had all my previous blocks). So who sells AE chains in the states? Joe Never had a broken tensioner. Cheers Chris Amici,
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00002.html (8,515 bytes)
- 363. Re: [Fot] GPS Products (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:41:22 GMT
- Bill, I have a Magellan Roadmate 3000 and it has been great. It can also store music and photos. Need a restaurant, auto parts store or whatever and usually it is in the database along with phone num
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00043.html (9,573 bytes)
- 364. [Fot] 300ZX Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:20:25 GMT
- Anybody on the list have any contacts in the Nissan 300ZX community? I am looking for 1 or 2 Aluminum calipers for a 1990 (up to 7/1990) 300ZX. This are for a 26mm rotor and were used on non-turbo ca
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00094.html (7,907 bytes)
- 365. Re: [Fot] valve guide removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:26:05 GMT
- I have replaced guides in 4 or 5 heads and have just pressed them out. I used bronze guides for the new ones and have had no problem with the new ones being loose in the head. They have all needed to
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00311.html (7,877 bytes)
- 366. [Fot] Selling TR3/4 We[Fot] checking bearing clearances (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:56:18 GMT
- Why not use both? Myself, I like the plastigage method. Theoretically, if you mike the crank, mike the ID of the bearings, and subtract the two you will get the clearance. An old time method (I learn
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00325.html (7,087 bytes)
- 367. Re: [Fot] fuel ratings (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:55:18 GMT
- Hi all, micrometers are very accurate, plastigauge is not! Cheers, Ed. Ed Diehl Joe Boruch <jaboruch@netzero.net> wrote: The machine shop I use checks the dimensions with micrometers, but since I ass
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00330.html (7,541 bytes)
- 368. [Fot] Springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:51:30 GMT
- My machine shop uses the mic method only. I assemble all my own motors, and once asked if I should check with plasticgauge. His answer was a resounding NO. I have had these guys call me to tell me th
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00332.html (8,332 bytes)
- 369. Re: [Fot] CSRG Triumph event (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:21:17 GMT
- As the inside wheel is pretty useless in a corner, the outside wheel is leading you through a corner. With lots of toe in the car enteres easyly a corner and is very controlable under braking. I run
- /html/fot/2008-02/msg00122.html (8,784 bytes)
- 370. Re: [Fot] Followup to TR7 wheel stud question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:04:03 GMT
- I bought some lug nuts from Summit for the Panasports on my TR3 (with the alloy front hub conversion). The part number was GOR-90087 and the cost was $4.39 for a pack of 4, these are open end and are
- /html/fot/2008-03/msg00169.html (7,558 bytes)
- 371. Re: [Fot] Lifter Reconditioning (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:59:40 GMT
- Do hydraulic lifters address this problem? missalignment _______________________________________________ http://www.team.net/donate.html Fot mailing list Fot@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mail
- /html/fot/2008-03/msg00225.html (8,252 bytes)
- 372. Re: [Fot] Watkins Glen Registration (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:03:12 GMT
- Yes, it is. That's correct. When the pushrod is fully extended, there is no provision for any remaining pressure, the output port is open to the reservoir. Well, I wouldn't want the RPV (which is wh
- /html/fot/2008-03/msg00314.html (8,051 bytes)
- 373. Re: [Fot] GL-4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:11:23 GMT
- I've been in contact with the Product Manager of the Division of Rogers Corporation, who makes the material named Nytorophyl. This material is used for high volume floats current production car float
- /html/fot/2008-03/msg00351.html (7,634 bytes)
- 374. [Fot] On the tranny lube subject (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:02:57 GMT
- Hmm, guess my previous rant didn't go through. Too big maybe. In a nutshell, there is a sulfur additive in both GL4 and GL5 that breaks down and form sulfuric acid, which can attack the "yellow meta
- /html/fot/2008-03/msg00421.html (9,219 bytes)
- 375. Re: [Fot] Street Triumph activity for Friday WGI Vintage Race (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:54:10 GMT
- Any one happen to have a Lucas 2-speed windshield wiper switch for a TR3 or TR4 that they would like to sell? I recently sold a 2-speed wiper motor on Ebay and the buyer is looking for a 2-speed swit
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00026.html (8,354 bytes)
- 376. Re: [Fot] Lucas 2-speed windscreen wiper switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 21:35:23 GMT
- Names have been submitted to the Village but not published yet. All are current or former FOT. Joe A Planning tends to be a moving target....and a bit stressful at times. </HTML> ____________________
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00030.html (7,853 bytes)
- 377. Re: [Fot] The garage mahal (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:15:47 GMT
- I believe it depends on which motor you have. That would work with the later 3-wire motors (TR4A as you say), but not I think with the earlier ones (5 or 6 wires). My own 2-speed wiper project is de
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00039.html (7,911 bytes)
- 378. [Fot] Assembling new engine with old crank pulley - timing mark (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:13:58 GMT
- Sometimes the vulcanizing bonding the rubber to the inner and outer metal parts of the vibration damper lets loose. The two parts can then move in relation to each other. I was timing an old British
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00140.html (7,240 bytes)
- 379. Re: [Fot] Assembling new engine with old crank pulley - timing mark (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:24:29 GMT
- I heard about it this morning on NPR's newscast. It was only a matter of Good for her I say. Terry Stetler _______________________________________________ http://www.team.net/donate.html Fot mailing
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00145.html (8,893 bytes)
- 380. Re: [Fot] ISHIHARA-JOHNSON CRANK SCRAPERS (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:42:05 GMT
- We are assuming that you are going to do a complete engine rebuild? To what level of performance, starting with cam? Joe </HTML> _______________________________________________ http://www.team.net/d
- /html/fot/2008-04/msg00206.html (8,922 bytes)
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