- 1. [Fot] TR3 restoration slide show (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:27:09 +0000 (UTC)
- Well done Dave, very nice work. jim g -- Original Message -- Hello Friends, I hope this message finds you all well. I have been wanting to put together a video slide show of my TR3 restoration and ra
- /html/fot/2017-01/msg00119.html (9,444 bytes)
- 2. [Fot] VR-1 On Sale (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:35:58 +0000 (UTC)
- I heard from the air-cooled guys California banned it a few years ago. No suprise, we will likely see internal combustion free zones soon enough. jg -- Original Message -- My store said that AZ will
- /html/fot/2017-03/msg00050.html (10,287 bytes)
- 3. [Fot] Clevite rod bearings (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:32:12 +0000 (UTC)
- It looks like Mahle/Clevite are going to discontinue them at least on the standard bearing size. Any suggestions on an alternate? I run the Tri-metal mains. I need to get two sets, one standard and o
- /html/fot/2017-04/msg00050.html (7,560 bytes)
- 4. [Fot] TR4 Clutch Pressure Plate Question (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:42:40 +0000 (UTC)
- I've run the stock clutches (4A )for seven seasons and never had a clutch problem so never had any reason to fix what's not broke. Some stories I've heard about off/ on switch clutches and having to
- /html/fot/2017-04/msg00057.html (8,828 bytes)
- 5. [Fot] TR-4 stroke (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 18:03:48 +0000 (UTC)
- 92 mm or 3.622 jg -- Original Message -- Anyone know the stock stroke of a TR-3 / 4 engine? Would save me from digging stuff out of the van... Filling out a prep sheet. Thanks in advance, Tony Drews
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- 6. [Fot] TR6 brake pads-racecar (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 20:47:51 +0000 (UTC)
- Walt, I used the XP-10's and the Porterfields for my Toy calipers but couldn't keep a set of rotors for more than a weekend ( at best ) at 5200' even with 3" brake ducts direct to the rotors. Solid r
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00021.html (9,994 bytes)
- 7. [Fot] ARP rod bolt torque (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 13:37:17 +0000 (UTC)
- Once only ???????. I've been using the same rod bolts, main studs, head studs etc. for years jg -- Original Message -- Yep. That's it. Standard write up as per ARP. Only good for new bolts. ARP are O
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00001.html (11,096 bytes)
- 8. [Fot] Good luck this weekend (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:15:10 +0000 (UTC)
- I want to tell all of you going to the race this weekend good luck. I wanted to be there but a bad valve job has ended that notion. Race hard and have fun. Jim G. -- next part -- An HTML attachment w
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00088.html (7,012 bytes)
- 9. [Fot] Part needed for D-Type Overdrive (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:53:13 +0000 (UTC)
- Isn't it the D type that is being produced as a gear vendors OD ? You may give them a shout. http://www.gearvendors.com/motorhome.html jim g -- Original Message -- I am missing the plug that is attac
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00233.html (8,557 bytes)
- 10. [Fot] Thickness of figure 8 gaskets (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:00:17 +0000 (UTC)
- I've had to hand mill my liners every time I put new ones in. I too get my base gaskets ( fig. 8 ) from Mordy but even with that I have to trim the liners down. jim g -- Original Message -- I w ould
- /html/fot/2017-07/msg00070.html (11,067 bytes)
- 11. [Fot] FW: Grattan VSCDA next weekend? (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 18:10:46 +0000 (UTC)
- I'm having a similar problem, never seen it before. I'm on a fresh built motor from the off season, top to bottom. I'm on my third top end tear down and can't find the compression leak. I've had all
- /html/fot/2017-08/msg00026.html (12,891 bytes)
- 12. [Fot] Wierd Oil Pressure on Startup (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:16:27 +0000 (UTC)
- It doesn't sound out of line with straight 30 wt and the bearing clearances we run. It wouldn't hurt to drop the center main cap and a rod cap ( 2 or 3) and have a look. jim g -- Original Message --
- /html/fot/2017-08/msg00048.html (8,684 bytes)
- 13. [Fot] Oil diapers (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:35:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Or Depends....Does your baby leak as bad as you do? Depend on Depends to keep your shorts and your driveway dry. Sold in two packs for gearheads, one for you, one for your car. jg -- Original Message
- /html/fot/2017-08/msg00083.html (11,699 bytes)
- 14. [Fot] Nomination (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:07:49 +0000 (UTC)
- I'll second that Irv. Glad to see your old car is back in capable hands. jim g -- Original Message -- Good morning, All. I would like to nominate Alan Berry to our non organization. As I am typing th
- /html/fot/2017-09/msg00044.html (9,222 bytes)
- 15. [Fot] Ken Gillanders (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:12:29 +0000 (UTC)
- I will miss my conversations with Ken a lot, we had many. He helped me out of quite a few last minute jambs. At least BFE lives on in good hands. jim g -- Original Message -- I had the privilege of l
- /html/fot/2017-10/msg00026.html (9,444 bytes)
- 16. [Fot] Walt Hollowell- TR6 racer (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:56:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Walt, I use Richard Goods CV axles and hubs on my 4 and they are really nice and bulletproof. Richard also has racer discounts. jim g -- Original Message -- Hello Walt, The fiberglass fenders are ava
- /html/fot/2017-10/msg00041.html (9,521 bytes)
- 17. [Fot] Damper dudes or damper doc? (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:30:39 +0000 (UTC)
- Bill, Can you tell me what you paid for the rebuild? I've been kicking around the idea of going to an ATI damper if for no other reason than to have good timing marks. My v-belt conversion damper is
- /html/fot/2017-10/msg00125.html (10,421 bytes)
- 18. [Fot] Coated Bearing source (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:02:10 +0000 (UTC)
- I get mine done locally in Colorado along with piston domes, skirts, combustion chambers, valves, etc. I just picked up a full set of bearings an hour ago. $ 70.00 for the bearings. jim g http://pris
- /html/fot/2018-01/msg00063.html (8,542 bytes)
- 19. [Fot] Advice on car sale sites (score: 208)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (toodamnfunky at comcast.net)
- Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:12:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Chuck, Sorry to hear your hanging it up. If I had to sell a race car I'd start with the local vintage race club and local triumph club right off the bat. Try your local SCCA or NASA club sites, you m
- /html/fot/2018-01/msg00083.html (8,685 bytes)
- 20. [Fot] The Itch (score: 131)
- Author: toodamnfunky at comcast.net (JAMES GRAY)
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:47:49 -0700 (MST)
- It is a fun track. It's in Byers Colorado. jim g -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/fot/attachments/20180216/ca36b0ea/attachment.html>
- /html/fot/2018-02/msg00040.html (15,180 bytes)
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