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101. Re: OD gasket sealant (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:26:40 +1200; We didn't used to use any sealant on the brake ring gaskets of a J type and I can't recall any problems from this area. However oil can come down the two top studs that clamp the front and back casin; /html/fot/2003-09/msg00183.html (10,691 bytes)
102. Re: Initial SU setup? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:16:35 +1200; It is vital with SUs that the correct needles are fitted, otherwise the car just won't go at high revs. Taking the air filters off a standard (rest of world) spec car means that it won't go more than; /html/fot/2003-09/msg00184.html (8,746 bytes)
103. Re: TR6 engine vibration.. (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:01:38 +1200; Also check that none of the engine/gearbox/front exhaust pipe is touching the chassis, I once found a socket wedged between a starter motor and chassis on a Vitesse that gave interesting problems. Jo; /html/fot/2003-08/msg00141.html (8,279 bytes)
104. Re: Spit cams? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:09:48 +1200; AFAIK (and I could be wrong) small journal cams were fitted to US cars up to 1972, certainly they were in the UK. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: "Jeffery Senty" <gp89@charter.net> To: "Mar; /html/fot/2003-07/msg00172.html (7,637 bytes)
105. Re: Spit cams? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 22:57:47 +1200; The resizing of the cam journals took place in 1972. All Spit engines up to early Mk IVs with the flat blocks have small journals, all recessed blocks have large journal cams. However the blocks had; /html/fot/2003-07/msg00173.html (7,439 bytes)
106. Re: Sad News (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:41:54 +1200; Sad to hear of Ray Henderson dying, Coventry can be a small place............many years ago I met Ray and talked to him about the Africa proving run for Heralds in 1957, some years later it turned ou; /html/fot/2003-07/msg00285.html (7,855 bytes)
107. Re: diff (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:35:16 +1200; For racing you must fit a big type diff (ie Spit IV etc), for tarmac a Quaiffe is OK and totally indestructable. You'll have to work out which is the best ratio for you a 4.11 or a 4.55 - I wouldn't; /html/fot/2003-07/msg00292.html (7,836 bytes)
108. Re: Oil Starvation-- Solution needed (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:24:43 +1200; As a matter of interest what make of bearings were fitted to the big ends? Glacier or equivalent ones will not stand abuse and the surface will be wiped off. A very good replacement is the Galcier le; /html/fot/2003-06/msg00239.html (8,328 bytes)
109. Re: Copper gasket on a recessed block? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 09:44:31 +1200; If fitting +60 pistons to a recessed block then it is best to chamfer the tops of the pistons to stop them hitting the head gasket - been there - done that, makes a noise. John Kipping -- Original Me; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00036.html (9,220 bytes)
110. Re: Copper gasket on a recessed block? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 09:37:26 +1200; I can guarantee it won't work, if the car will even start the gasket won't last long. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: "Joe Curry" <Spitlist@gte.net> To: <Gt6steve@aol.com> Cc: <FOT@autox.te; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00037.html (8,805 bytes)
111. W32.Elkern removal tools (score: 1): Author: johnkipping <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 09:26:25 -0400; name=1870143098[1].jpg Content-ID: <BTK2DIK08> /9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAAEAYABgAAD//gAcQ3JlYXRlZCBieSBBY2N1U29mdCBDb3JwLgD/wAAR CABgAGADASEAAhEBAxEB/9sAhAANCQoMCggNDAsMDw4NEBQhFRQSEhQoHR4YIS8qMjEuKi4t NDpLPz; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00042.html (8,955 bytes)
112. Re: Distributor end float (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 17:04:20 +1200; I can't see any reason for distributor end float to be critical, however it is very important for the distributor drive gear to have end float otherwise it can strip teeth of the gear or cam. John Ki; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00130.html (7,287 bytes)
113. Re: ignition (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 09:28:19 +1200; The basic problem is you probably need less advance than the distributor is providing due to the higher compression. If you can't set it up to give an acceptable drive on the road then it may need so; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00161.html (7,480 bytes)
114. Re: Oil - what kind? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 18:21:07 +1200; Over the years that I rebuilt and used Triumph engines we tried all sorts of things rather than relying on urban myth. Synthetics do not allow an engine to bed in so it is essential to run in on norm; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00177.html (9,733 bytes)
115. Re: Oil - what kind? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 09:43:04 +1200; No doubt it is on the internet somewhere.....BMW did a 1,000,000 mile test with Mobil 1 (although I don't know how often the oil was changed) and when stripped all components were still within origin; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00199.html (11,722 bytes)
116. Re: Oil - what kind? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 09:51:36 +1200; 3000 mile oil changes even using the cheapest oil is totally unnecessary. In the UK Mobil used to put on their cans of Mobil 1 "protection reserve for 25000 miles", the major motor manufactures made; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00200.html (9,413 bytes)
117. Re: Oil - what kind? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 10:06:08 +1200; Overdrives appear to tolerate most things except aftermarket additives, synthetics should be better as they are designed for a particular use rather than being refined from base stock. Modern GL5 gea; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00227.html (10,149 bytes)
118. Re: Fuel starvation problem (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 09:22:11 +1200; The "rocking" method for cam timing is by far the most accurate as long as the cam grind is symmetrical about top dead centre. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: "Charly Mitchel" <charly@mitch; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00270.html (12,567 bytes)
119. Re: Rich mixture on 2&3 (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 09:46:33 +1200; I can't see how this is is anything to do with a rich mixture. If it isn't poorly seating valves then I would guess at broken/stuck compression rings. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: "Simon; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00300.html (8,297 bytes)
120. Re: leaky tranny (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 09:22:59 +1200; I can think of four reasons for this, bottom bellhousing bolt missing copper washer, worn scroll, missing oil flinger, blocked gearbox breather. Only the gearbox breather is easy to sort, all the oth; /html/fot/2003-05/msg00372.html (8,764 bytes)

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