Hugh Barber wrote:
>
> I,m in the process of building a motor for my '73 TR-6 and I have a couple
> of question that the collective may have answers for.
>
> 1. I need recommendations as to good machine shops to the San Jose, Ca
> area for a hardened (unleaded gas) valve seat installation and valve job.
>
> 2. Are there any machine shops in the San Jose, CA area that know how to
> do the
> thrust washer upgrade (second thrust washer on back side of bearing cap,
> pinned
> in place) ?
>
> 3. I have heard about a trick clutch setup that TRF is selling that
> supposedly
> used a combo of Toyota/Volvo/Saab parts. The only problem is TRF sells it for
> a small fortune. Does anybody have the scoop on what the correct part
> combination
> is so one could just purchase it on the open market ?
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
> Hugh Barber
> Santa Clara, CA
> piglet@earthlink.net
> hugh.barber@lmco.com
>
> 1973 TR-6
Hugh,
Try Clarks Auto Parts & Machine in Cupertino.
I've never taken them a whole engine, but I've been happy with work
they've done in the past. No connection, just a happy customer.
John Matthews
'61 racin' Herald
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