- 1. Re: TR4 spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:47:22 +0100
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- /html/fot/2004-07/msg00057.html (7,285 bytes)
- 2. Re: HELP WANTED (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 18:05:55 +0100
- Hi Bill Sorry to hear of your woes - hope this helps: AFAIK, no GT-6 input shaft would ever fit a TR gearbox; I suspect you have a complete factory TR close ratio set, which uses the same 1" x 10 spl
- /html/fot/2004-07/msg00139.html (8,617 bytes)
- 3. Re: VTR Web Site (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 16:14:45 -0000
- Still not working this side of the pond! as
- /html/fot/2003-11/msg00133.html (7,026 bytes)
- 4. Fw: Odd cylinder head (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 02:07:58 -0000
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- /html/fot/2003-11/msg00207.html (8,046 bytes)
- 5. Re: TR4 SLR Inquiry Asked and Answered (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 00:07:04 +0100
- As far as I can tell, the car still exists, and is in the UK. I set eyes on an SLR a year or so back, but can't remember whether it was TR or Morgan based ( go to back of class immediately!). A littl
- /html/fot/2003-10/msg00019.html (9,640 bytes)
- 6. Fw: TR4 Rocker Shaft Wear (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:31:18 +0100
- the may new supply
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00161.html (9,011 bytes)
- 7. Fw: Barking Heads (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:30:05 +0100
- Too there's that head, the that has associated comfortable opinion
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00162.html (10,258 bytes)
- 8. Re: Quaife Axles and Hubs for TR's (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 13:36:34 +0100
- Hi PeterHope you enjoyed the cam gears. 1. Quaife rear hubs are essential. The old Corvair conversion leaves way too short a splined section, leading to early UJ failure. You can't buy direct from Qu
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00192.html (8,063 bytes)
- 9. Re: Narrow belt conversion. (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 23:55:09 +0100
- Lucas alternators & 4-cyl TR engines are not the best of friends. Exhaust manifold heat can be a problem, but the casings almost always fracture at the front mounting lug first. You can beef up the r
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00212.html (8,514 bytes)
- 10. TR 4-Cyl carb problems (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:08:52 +0100
- Hi BillYour 5200-5400 rpm problem is indeed caused by vibration. I believe it's a vertical couple present in all in-line fours. We watched the jets in a TR-3 disappear downwards on the dyno at 5200 t
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00291.html (8,216 bytes)
- 11. Re: Pedestal Studs (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:13:53 +0100
- Never had a failure yet using decent quality caphead bolts with ARP hard washers. Beware of hydraulic lock when refitting to a wet engine - the stud holes are blind. If the rocker ratio is increased
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00330.html (8,112 bytes)
- 12. Re: 6-Cylinder crank damper (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:06:21 +0100
- Dear BillWe're looking at it. The problem is that the damper needs to go ahead of the crank pulley on the 4-cyls, leading to clearance issues. I hope to have something sorted out by Christmas - it's
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00356.html (10,241 bytes)
- 13. Re: 6-Cylinder crank damper (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:30:16 +0100
- Hi RobertAm I right to presume that you've run no damper? With your shift point, your crank should last for years on a standard 2.5 litre damper. BEWARE of late 2 litre dampers #154380 - available NO
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00359.html (12,028 bytes)
- 14. Re: Limited slip Diff questions - part II (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:45:24 +0100
- This is quite common on Salisbury equipped cars: the clutch action locks the side gears on the spline as they ride the ramps, which pushes the stub axle through the bearing till it reaches the should
- /html/fot/2003-08/msg00001.html (9,564 bytes)
- 15. Re: Brake MC sizes? (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:33:13 +0100
- 0.625 on each. Adjustable bias is useful too. Jon Wood -- Original Message -- From: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@sbcglobal.net> To: "Fot" <fot@autox.team.net> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 4:48 AM Subject:
- /html/fot/2003-08/msg00002.html (7,453 bytes)
- 16. Re: TR6 engine vibration.. (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 21:05:55 +0100
- It sounds like something let go in the clutch. Pressure plates in DS & DST type clutches (B&B, QH) move off-centre and cause unpleasant vibrations, sometimes sufficient to break the crank.BTW the ubi
- /html/fot/2003-08/msg00140.html (9,262 bytes)
- 17. Re: front spindles (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 12:30:22 +0100
- I have the solution - the anti-knock-off kit. Costs #32 , new stock arriving in the next few weeks. Takes about 15 min per side to fit, and will stop knock off on 12" x 1.25" rotors, where previously
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00000.html (7,563 bytes)
- 18. Re: front spindles (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:33:14 +0100
- Yes, Henry it is suitable for all disc braked TR's. I don't know whether it would fit the Spit/Herald hub & spindle, tho' they use the same bearing kit. I'll look into it meantime. Cheers Jon -- Orig
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00003.html (9,173 bytes)
- 19. Re: Flywheel woes (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 02:41:45 +0100
- ARP Bolts are the answer. For a 4-bolt application, chamfer the flywheel holes slightly to clear the underhead radius of the bolt, and use Pt# 200-2802. Use the recommended lube. I hate Loctite on fl
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00075.html (9,584 bytes)
- 20. Re: ViR ITC 2004-Triumph Powered Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:39:01 +0100
- Hear Hear - great idea. Shall I put out feelers amongst the BritMog fraternity? - we prepare several TR engined +4 racers. And please may we have that Amphicar as course car? BTW just downloaded & vi
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00200.html (7,976 bytes)
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