- 1. RE: GT6 suspension Question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 10:23:18 -0500
- John, as usual, brings up some good points. As I recall, the GT6 springs are already substantially stiffer than the Spit's springs (to handle the weight difference). In my street GT, I've gone to coi
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00060.html (8,250 bytes)
- 2. RE: Piston Question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 12:21:40 -0500
- Standard for allowed overbore is 0.042" last I looked. On the other hand Bob, if you are trying to be fast and cheap, TRF has some +0.010" racing pistons on sale at the moment. iii
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00065.html (11,232 bytes)
- 3. RE: GT6 suspension Question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:21:50 -0500
- Adjustable perch coilovers. Sorry. iii
- /html/fot/2000-01/msg00109.html (7,404 bytes)
- 4. RE: Matters 'Gloria' (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:12:31 -0500
- Thanks. Simple as that. Despite the ever increasing value of the cars, as well as the historical significance of certain vehicles, it is stories like this that *really* make me proud to be part of a
- /html/fot/1999-12/msg00079.html (8,175 bytes)
- 5. RE: Hello, dolly? (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:50:14 -0400
- As happenstance would have it, I made myself two sets of these just this past weekend. Bill of materials for 8 roller plates: 32 200lb capacity casters 1 2"x8"x8' board cut to 1ft lengths 4 1"X3"X8'
- /html/fot/1999-10/msg00110.html (9,246 bytes)
- 6. 3.7 diff gear sets (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 12:24:57 -0400
- Anyone have any they want to get rid of? I have a diff I need to
- /html/fot/1999-09/msg00021.html (6,796 bytes)
- 7. RE: 3.7 diff gear sets (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 13:50:10 -0400
- Well, since I do live north of the Mason-Dixon line, all teeth are Thanks! btw, I have some spare seals if you need 'em...
- /html/fot/1999-09/msg00023.html (7,020 bytes)
- 8. RE: 3.7 diff gear sets (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:04:43 -0400
- More along the lines of Herr Doktor Bobwrench-san. New job will involve a bit of domestic and international travel... Ah, I was there on Monday. In The Rain. Worked the flag station at the bridge (1
- /html/fot/1999-09/msg00027.html (7,763 bytes)
- 9. RE: Watkins Glen (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 10:27:22 -0400
- I can't speak for anyone else, but standing out at station 10 watching the race, you certainly didn't le me down! Looked wet, but fun. Sorry I missed everyone. Was quite a weekend though! Bob
- /html/fot/1999-09/msg00037.html (7,062 bytes)
- 10. UK/NL Visit (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:49:15 -0400
- Looks like I'll be stuck in the UK and Netherlands a good chunk of next month (with a quick side trip to Hungary of all places...) Anything interesting going on I should check out?
- /html/fot/1999-09/msg00134.html (6,355 bytes)
- 11. RE: Lime Rock this weekend (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:24:37 -0400
- I'll be there!
- /html/fot/1999-08/msg00191.html (7,315 bytes)
- 12. Re: VTR Driving (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 10:42:23 +0000
- This is the route I will take as Rt7 7 passes within 1.5 miles of my house. It is also SIGNIFICANTLY shorter route from Albany to Portland. We're planning on leaving Tues, taking a leisurely drive ov
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00017.html (9,469 bytes)
- 13. Re: VTR Driving (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 09:57:12 +0000
- Anyone know if the Spit 1147 & 1500 head gaskets are interchangeable?
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00024.html (6,756 bytes)
- 14. TR6 pinion seal (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 13:20:04 +0000
- Anyone have a TR6 pinion seal in stock that they'd be willing to drop in a fed-ex envelope (I'll provide the account #) Axle seals too, but they are less critical. Got one with lube pouring out of it
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00033.html (7,272 bytes)
- 15. Re: TR6 pinion seal (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:02:52 +0000
- Good plan! They have other oddball TR parts on a regular basis. They have two. $7.49 each. Axle seals too. $5.99 each. Thanks to those that offered up one out of their private stock.
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00036.html (7,181 bytes)
- 16. RE: TR6 pinion seal (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 15:24:37 +0000
- I'd do that if I had an intact one to take with me, but the removal process of a oil seal that had been in place for ~27 years was completed with a chisel and 20 oz ball peen hammer...Luckily, as I s
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00038.html (8,226 bytes)
- 17. TR6 Diff flange question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 13:28:11 -0400
- Ok those of Great Wisdom.... What is the trick to getting the axle flanges off the stub axles in the diff? I wanted to replace the oil seals as part of this re-build, but can't get the flanges off th
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00112.html (6,840 bytes)
- 18. RE: Triumph/MG Photo Framing (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 13:33:58 -0400
- It is about half what I have been quoted for custom frames...
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00124.html (7,359 bytes)
- 19. RE: TR6 Diff flange question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 11:10:47 -0400
- 30 ton hydraulic press did the trick very nicely last night. Though the neighbors of the garage may have reported small arms fire... I'm a bit concerned over evidence of galling on the axles/ flange
- /html/fot/1999-07/msg00130.html (7,512 bytes)
- 20. Re: Rearranging the wardrobe (score: 1)
- Author: bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 08:58:57 +0000
- Well, whilst it wasn't quite re-arranged, I did darn a few items last night and get one or two vehicles back into good enough repair to take 'em out to play. For those who remember, I thought I rippe
- /html/fot/1999-05/msg00012.html (7,832 bytes)
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