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21. Re: Who else will be at the SE VTR regional coming up? (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:56:38 -0700
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00095.html (7,821 bytes)

22. Re: Beginner's Luck? (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:49:32 -0700
In the "Fifties" the production car racing was much the same as you now enjoy in the vintage classes. Nothing at all to help your thoughest competior change a head gasket or loan your only spare tire
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00096.html (9,325 bytes)

23. Re: generic question on compression checks (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:40:11 -0700
Sure sounds like broken compression rings or a scuffed piston or two. Pressure in the pan puts the oil in motion and the vapor comes from the connection to the air cleaner from the valve cover.. ( no
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00109.html (8,608 bytes)

24. Re: Weber Manifolds (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 10:29:53 -0700
The Weber manifolds that I did under the Jatok name ( named after my two daughters Jane and Toni) were such and overwhelming FAILURE to sell that I only made about twenty five sets. ( Classic case of
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00117.html (8,051 bytes)

25. Re: Glacier Girl.... (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:48:09 -0800
What a neat story and wonderful ending. Good stuff. It made all the papers early early resulting vision clamped bike. of Bonanza....
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00154.html (8,645 bytes)

26. Re: SAD NEWS from ENGLAND (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 19:55:12 -0700
Sorry very very sad to hear about George Jones. Neat man. Whatever I might have learned about gearboxes and gears in genral I learned from a very smart man.......George Jones. I still have all the no
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00005.html (8,483 bytes)

27. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:11:59 -0700
When you go to that disc type LSD you'll want to add either capacity or a cooler. They generate a LOT of heat. Toasty pinion seals has been my experience without this mod. -- Original Message -- From
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00013.html (9,834 bytes)

28. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:29:01 -0700
I think for short races probably the finned cover and an increaase in capacity would be the ticket. If for anything more than 30 minutes I'd fit a little cooler. Dosen't have to be huge or anything b
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00016.html (11,962 bytes)

29. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:06:41 -0700
I've used a little cooler and a dumb bell electric pump. The AC gear pumps worked well. ( if they still make 'em) If you are a true cheapshate (like me) you can use finned tubes. The problem there is
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00022.html (9,553 bytes)

30. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:08:55 -0700
I think you guys are dreaming in trying to use a prsssure from the diff to do the pumping. Think of the word "inconsistant". After special rods and cranks and gears etc, what's the matter with anothe
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00023.html (10,070 bytes)

31. Re: Saab powered TR7? (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:23:10 -0700
The TR-7 engine was first built for SAAB. They paid for the prototype and the production of that engine. Lots of 24 hour continous testing was involved cause they ( the project) hogged the dynos for
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00046.html (7,882 bytes)

32. Re: Cams & followers (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:47:26 -0700
My suggestion is to pay attention what Jon Wood is offering on cam followers. Particularly the diameter is of utmost importance when installing big cams. Don't forget the easy warm up and DO NO BLIP
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00059.html (9,273 bytes)

33. away away (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:28:38 -0700
Just returned from a little motor trip of 3865 miles and have only 451 E-mails to answer or read or something..I'll get to them, for those that inquired...........be patient, I will answer..
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00212.html (6,183 bytes)

34. Re: Re:Re: Lifter Hardness (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:33:37 -0700
I suspect that the old shafts might have been made from drill rod which is pretty tough and I think hard-ish. -- Original Message -- From: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.com> To: <N197TR4@cs.com> Cc:
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00220.html (9,015 bytes)

35. Re: Re: Lifter Hardness (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:53:33 -0700
In the hoard of Triumph engines that I have done I never thought to keep the lifters separated and go into the same spot. Also I surfaced the foot of the followers on a very fine stone after giving t
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00221.html (10,591 bytes)

36. Re: Watkins Glen Race Report (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 10:28:39 -0700
Been there with "funny" gas. With the high octane rating you need to use more ignition advance as the retarded engine will raise the EGT really high and quickly along with the balance of the engine,
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00226.html (10,256 bytes)

37. Re: condensor and race report for the Fall Finale (Sovern) (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:23:50 -0700
Being a staunch believer in mechanical instruments I do defer to the modern type elctronic devices for ignition. Accuracy and the ability to tailor the advance curve have won me over by a huge margin
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00283.html (9,994 bytes)

38. Re: Limited Prep (was Re: Prather retraction 2) (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:23:37 -0700
Part of my job as Competition Manager for Triumph was to see that the regulations were favaored as much as possible towards our cars and that the selection of classes gave us a "fit" that was competi
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00296.html (19,717 bytes)

39. Re: Speed equation (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 21:38:01 -0700
This sounds to complicated........just put a chalk mark on the side/bottom of the tire and another mark opposite on the floor,, roll the car one roatation and then use your carpenters tape to measure
/html/fot/2002-08/msg00063.html (9,970 bytes)

40. Re: Speed equation - Triumph Salt Flat Runs (score: 1)
Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 14:21:03 -0700
In 1966 we ran a TR-4A coupe at the Flats for a 126 MPH. This was the same car that was part of the team run at Sebring for the class win the same year. The altitude is about 4200 feet and it makes i
/html/fot/2002-08/msg00076.html (7,577 bytes)


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