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Re: TR-6 questions

To: Hugh Barber <piglet@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: TR-6 questions
From: John Matthews <matthews@sj.bigger.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 08:12:40 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Serena Industries Inc. http://www.moonglowmall.com
References: <3.0.1.32.19970610223206.007bd780@earthlink.net>
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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