Subject: [Fot] Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Winters)

From: Joe Alexander via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:10:41 -0600

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Inquiry about oil system for TR6 Race Engine.

Seems like this guy is a candidate for FOT.

Joe Alexander
4505 Donald Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
ARE  LLC
Gasketinnovations.com
Email: [email-masked]
Cell:  319.464.4711

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Mark Cook <[email-masked]>
> Date: January 18, 2024 at 9:17:20=E2=80=AFAM CST
> To: JOSEPH ALEXANDER <[email-masked]>
> Subject: RE: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Winters)
>=20
> =EF=BB=BF
> Joe,
> =20
> Thanks for the follow up.  Actually, it is an auxiliary external oil syste=
m for the main bearings.   I am exploring this as I understand the main bear=
ings in the TR6 do not receive adequate oil flow in race conditions.  I curr=
ently have a BMW Spec E46 330Ci which has a robust engine and oil system.  S=
o, the TR6 race engine is a new project for me.   I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG M=
idget and =E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cback in the day=E2=80=9D, but were street=
 driven.
> =20
> Attached are excerpts from the most recent version of Kastner=E2=80=99s Tr=
iumph preparation manual (pages 130-135).  I included the section on oil pum=
ps through oil sump.  In the book, there is a discussion about the external d=
istribution hoses on the GT6, he mentions that he =E2=80=9Cstopped all oil f=
rom going to the normal openings to the main gallery=E2=80=9D.  Also, I unde=
rstand the black manifold in one of the pictures =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D th=
e oil flow.  One of the pictures shows a feed line (the large black braided l=
ine) as going to the accusump.   It is this black oil manifold that I cannot=
 find a source or enough information even to ensure constructing it properly=
.  I want to avoid simply having a tube with fittings made, then find it doe=
s not work as intended.
> =20
> With regards to an oiler for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy de=
bate in most of the forums, many implying that it would starve the main bear=
ings.  There seems to be no consensus.
> =20
> Anything you can provide would be helpful.
> =20
> Thanks again,
> =20
> Mark Cook
> =20
>=20
> =20
>=20
> =20
> From: JOSEPH ALEXANDER [mailto:[email-masked]]=20
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:16 AM
> To: Mark Cook
> Subject: Re: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Winters)
> =20
> I am not familiar with this feature as you described it. Can you provide a=
 digital?
> =20
> Is it an oiler for the rocker arms?
> =20
> Regards,
> =20
> =20
> Joe Alexander
> 4505 Donald Dr
> Cedar Falls, IA 50613
> Alexander Racing Ent.
> Website: Gasketinnovations.com
> Email: [email-masked]
> Cell:  319.464.4711
> =20
>=20
>=20
> On Jan 17, 2024, at 3:51=E2=80=AFPM, Mark Cook <[email-masked]> wro=
te:
>=20
> =EF=BB=BF
> Joe,
> =20
> Suzanne Winters (Kas Kastner site) referred me to you regarding the Kastne=
r external oil manifold.   I am working with a local Triumph enthusiast to b=
uild another race engine for my =E2=80=9869 TR6 (using a =E2=80=9975 engine)=
 and would like to use the Kastner external oil system.  The existing engine=
 has an external oil system that a prior owner cobbled together with, well, o=
dds and ends.  It is routed the same, but not sure how effective it was when=
 the car was running.   Anything I can find does not provide detail on how t=
he manifold =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil.   Suzanne thought you might be=
 able to provide assistance or point me in the right direction, even possibl=
y where we can purchase a manifold.
> =20
> Thanks in advance,
> =20
> Mark Cook
> Apex, NC
> =20
> =20
> =20
> =20
> =20

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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Inquiry about oil system for TR6 Race Engin=
e.<div><br></div><div>Seems like this guy is a candidate for FOT.<br><div><b=
r></div><div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">Joe=
 Alexander<div>4505 Donald Dr</div><div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>ARE &=
nbsp;LLC</div><div>Gasketinnovations.com</div><div>Email: [email-masked]</di=
v><div>Cell: &nbsp;319.464.4711</div><div><br></div></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><=
br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><b>From:</b> Mark Cook &lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Date:</b> J=
anuary 18, 2024 at 9:17:20=E2=80=AFAM CST<br><b>To:</b> JOSEPH ALEXANDER &lt=
;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>RE: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Su=
zanne Winters)</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div d=
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oNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Joe,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p cla=
ss=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">Thanks for the follow up.&nbs=
p; Actually, it is an auxiliary external oil system for the main bearings. &=
nbsp;&nbsp;I am exploring this as I understand the main bearings in the TR6 d=
o not receive adequate oil flow in race conditions.&nbsp; I currently have a=
 BMW Spec E46 330Ci which has a robust engine and oil system.&nbsp; So, the T=
R6 race engine is a new project for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG=
 Midget and =E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cback in the day=E2=80=9D, but were stre=
et driven.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:=
#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"c=
olor:#1F497D">Attached are excerpts from the most recent version of Kastner=E2=
=80=99s Triumph preparation manual (pages 130-135).&nbsp; I included the sec=
tion on oil pumps through oil sump.&nbsp; In the book, there is a discussion=
 about the external distribution hoses on the GT6, he mentions that he =E2=80=
=9Cstopped all oil from going to the normal openings to the main gallery=E2=80=
=9D.&nbsp; Also, I understand the black manifold in one of the pictures =E2=80=
=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil flow. &nbsp;One of the pictures shows a feed line=
 (the large black braided line) as going to the accusump.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is t=
his black oil manifold that I cannot find a source or enough information eve=
n to ensure constructing it properly.&nbsp; I want to avoid simply having a t=
ube with fittings made, then find it does not work as intended. <o:p></o:p><=
/span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</=
o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D">With reg=
ards to an oiler for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy debate in mo=
st of the forums, many implying that it would starve the main bearings.&nbsp=
; There seems to be no consensus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal=
"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoN=
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ul.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D=
"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1=
F497D">Thanks again,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span s=
tyle=3D"color:#1F497D">Mark Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"=
><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D"></span></p></div></div></blockquote></di=
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&quot;sans-serif&quot;">From:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font=
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:[email-masked]] <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:16 AM<br><b>T=
o:</b> Mark Cook<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne W=
inters)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;<=
/o:p></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I am not familiar with this feature as you d=
escribed it. Can you provide a digital?<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Is it an oiler f=
or the rocker arms?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nb=
sp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><div><=
p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"=
><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Joe Alexander<o:p></o:p></=
p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">4505 Donald Dr<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p cla=
ss=3D"MsoNormal">Cedar Falls, IA 50613<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"=
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">Cell: &nbsp;319.464.4711<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><=
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:p></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Jan 17, 2024=
, at 3:51=E2=80=AFPM, Mark Cook &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<o:p></o=
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</p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Suzanne Winters (Kas Kastner site) referred me to=
 you regarding the Kastner external oil manifold. &nbsp;&nbsp;I am working w=
ith a local Triumph enthusiast to build another race engine for my =E2=80=98=
69 TR6 (using a =E2=80=9975 engine) and would like to use the Kastner extern=
al oil system.&nbsp; The existing engine has an external oil system that a p=
rior owner cobbled together with, well, odds and ends.&nbsp; It is routed th=
e same, but not sure how effective it was when the car was running.&nbsp;&nb=
sp; Anything I can find does not provide detail on how the manifold =E2=80=9C=
meters=E2=80=9D the oil.&nbsp;&nbsp; Suzanne thought you might be able to pr=
ovide assistance or point me in the right direction, even possibly where we c=
an purchase a manifold.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:=
p></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks in advance,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3D"Ms=
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><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Apex, NC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">&nbsp;=
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From: Erik Jacobsen via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:28:06 +0000 (UTC)

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 Mark,Our experience with the oiling issues is that it was a GT6 problem th=
at was resolved for TR6 engines. My wife's TR6 race engine seems perfectly =
happy without external oiling to the cam bearings and we also run an extern=
al oil line to the back of the head for the rockers. We haven't had any bea=
ring issues (we do have actual cam bearings, not just the bare borings), an=
d I know Allen Washatko ran the same setup on his somewhat hotter TR6. We h=
ave an Accusump plumbed into the blank fitting just above the oil filter ho=
using (it's a threaded aluminum plug that we drilled out). We run a stock o=
il pump with an extended pickup in a deepend pan and oiling hasn't been an =
issue at all. Email me back if you'd like to discuss or have me send some p=
hotos of our setup.
Cheers,Jake Jacobsen=C2=A0=C2=A0
    On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:15:57 AM CST, Joe Alexander via Fot=
 <[email-masked]> wrote: =20
=20
 Inquiry about oil system for TR6 Race Engine.
Seems like this guy is a candidate for FOT.

Joe Alexander4505 Donald DrCedar Falls, IA 50613ARE =C2=A0LLCGasketinnovati=
ons.comEmail: [email-masked]: =C2=A0319.464.4711

Begin forwarded message:

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Joe,

 =C2=A0

Thanks for the follow up.=C2=A0 Actually, it is an auxiliary external oil s=
ystem for the main bearings. =C2=A0=C2=A0I am exploring this as I understan=
d the main bearings in the TR6 do not receive adequate oil flow in race con=
ditions.=C2=A0 I currently have a BMW Spec E46 330Ci which has a robust eng=
ine and oil system.=C2=A0 So, the TR6 race engine is a new project for me.=
=C2=A0=C2=A0 I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG Midget and =E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cb=
ack in the day=E2=80=9D, but were street driven.

 =C2=A0

Attached are excerpts from the most recent version of Kastner=E2=80=99s Tri=
umph preparation manual (pages 130-135).=C2=A0 I included the section on oi=
l pumps through oil sump.=C2=A0 In the book, there is a discussion about th=
e external distribution hoses on the GT6, he mentions that he =E2=80=9Cstop=
ped all oil from going to the normal openings to the main gallery=E2=80=9D.=
=C2=A0 Also, I understand the black manifold in one of the pictures =E2=80=
=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil flow. =C2=A0One of the pictures shows a feed lin=
e (the large black braided line) as going to the accusump.=C2=A0 =C2=A0It i=
s this black oil manifold that I cannot find a source or enough information=
 even to ensure constructing it properly.=C2=A0 I want to avoid simply havi=
ng a tube with fittings made, then find it does not work as intended.=20

 =C2=A0

With regards to an oiler for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy deb=
ate in most of the forums, many implying that it would starve the main bear=
ings.=C2=A0 There seems to be no consensus.

 =C2=A0

 =C2=A0

Thanks again,

 =C2=A0

Mark Cook

 =C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

 =C2=A0

I am not familiar with this feature as you described it. Can you provide a =
digital?

 =C2=A0

 =C2=A0

Regards,

 =C2=A0

 =C2=A0

Joe Alexander

4505 Donald Dr

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Alexander Racing Ent.

Email: [email-masked]

Cell: =C2=A0319.464.4711

 =C2=A0

On Jan 17, 2024, at 3:51=E2=80=AFPM, Mark Cook <[email-masked]> wrot=
e:

=EF=BB=BF

Joe,

=C2=A0

Suzanne Winters (Kas Kastner site) referred me to you regarding the Kastner=
 external oil manifold. =C2=A0=C2=A0I am working with a local Triumph enthu=
siast to build another race engine for my =E2=80=9869 TR6 (using a =E2=80=
=9975 engine) and would like to use the Kastner external oil system.=C2=A0 =
The existing engine has an external oil system that a prior owner cobbled t=
ogether with, well, odds and ends.=C2=A0 It is routed the same, but not sur=
e how effective it was when the car was running.=C2=A0=C2=A0 Anything I can=
 find does not provide detail on how the manifold =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D =
the oil.=C2=A0=C2=A0 Suzanne thought you might be able to provide assistanc=
e or point me in the right direction, even possibly where we can purchase a=
 manifold.

=C2=A0

Thanks in advance,

=C2=A0

Mark Cook

Apex, NC

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

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        <div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Mark,</div><div dir=3D"ltr" =
data-setdir=3D"false">Our experience with the oiling issues is that it was =
a GT6 problem that was resolved for TR6 engines. My wife's TR6 race engine =
seems perfectly happy without external oiling to the cam bearings and we al=
so run an external oil line to the back of the head for the rockers. We hav=
en't had any bearing issues (we do have actual cam bearings, not just the b=
are borings), and I know Allen Washatko ran the same setup on his somewhat =
hotter TR6. We have an Accusump plumbed into the blank fitting just above t=
he oil filter housing (it's a threaded aluminum plug that we drilled out). =
We run a stock oil pump with an extended pickup in a deepend pan and oiling=
 hasn't been an issue at all. Email me back if you'd like to discuss or hav=
e me send some photos of our setup.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"fa=
lse"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Cheers,</div><div dir=
=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Jake Jacobsen&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></di=
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                <div>
                    On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:15:57 AM CST, Joe A=
lexander via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:
                </div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><br></div>
                <div><div id=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809"><div>Inquiry abou=
t oil system for TR6 Race Engine.<div><br></div><div>Seems like this guy is=
 a candidate for FOT.<br><div><br></div><div><br id=3D"ydpd184d286yiv044957=
7809lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">Joe Alexander<div>450=
5 Donald Dr</div><div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>ARE &nbsp;LLC</div><d=
iv>Gasketinnovations.com</div><div>Email: [email-masked]</div><div>Cell: &n=
bsp;319.464.4711</div><div><br></div></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>Begin forwa=
rded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><b>Fr=
om:</b> Mark Cook &lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Date:</b> January 18,=
 2024 at 9:17:20=E2=80=AFAM CST<br><b>To:</b> JOSEPH ALEXANDER &lt;n197tr4@=
cs.com&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>RE: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Wi=
nters)</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"=
ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809WordSection1"><p class=
=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">Joe,<=
/span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"col=
or:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNorma=
l"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">Thanks for the follow up.&nbsp; Actually,=
 it is an auxiliary external oil system for the main bearings. &nbsp;&nbsp;=
I am exploring this as I understand the main bearings in the TR6 do not rec=
eive adequate oil flow in race conditions.&nbsp; I currently have a BMW Spe=
c E46 330Ci which has a robust engine and oil system.&nbsp; So, the TR6 rac=
e engine is a new project for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG Midg=
et and =E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cback in the day=E2=80=9D, but were street d=
riven.</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809M=
soNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">Attached are excerpts from the mos=
t recent version of Kastner=E2=80=99s Triumph preparation manual (pages 130=
-135).&nbsp; I included the section on oil pumps through oil sump.&nbsp; In=
 the book, there is a discussion about the external distribution hoses on t=
he GT6, he mentions that he =E2=80=9Cstopped all oil from going to the norm=
al openings to the main gallery=E2=80=9D.&nbsp; Also, I understand the blac=
k manifold in one of the pictures =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil flow. &n=
bsp;One of the pictures shows a feed line (the large black braided line) as=
 going to the accusump.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is this black oil manifold that I ca=
nnot find a source or enough information even to ensure constructing it pro=
perly.&nbsp; I want to avoid simply having a tube with fittings made, then =
find it does not work as intended. </span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv044=
9577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p class=
=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">With =
regards to an oiler for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy debate i=
n most of the forums, many implying that it would starve the main bearings.=
&nbsp; There seems to be no consensus.</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv=
0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p cl=
ass=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">An=
ything you can provide would be helpful.</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286y=
iv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p =
class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">=
Thanks again,</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><spa=
n style=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nbsp;</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449=
577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">Mark Cook</span></p><p clas=
s=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"> &nb=
sp;</span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D=
"color:#1F497D;"></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></di=
v><div id=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809"><div><div><div><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809WordSection1"><=
p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;=
"></span><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"></span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286y=
iv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">&nbsp;</span></p><p c=
lass=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"><=
/span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div><div id=3D"ydpd1=
84d286yiv0449577809"><div><div><div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"l=
tr"><div class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809WordSection1"><p class=3D"ydpd184=
d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;"></span><span sty=
le=3D"color:#1F497D;"></span></p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNor=
mal"><span style=3D"color:#1F497D;">&nbsp;</span></p><div><div style=3D"bor=
der:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p clas=
s=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;=
">From:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;"> JOSEPH ALEXANDER [mail=
to:[email-masked]] <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:16 AM<br><=
b>To:</b> Mark Cook<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suza=
nne Winters)</span></p></div></div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoN=
ormal"> &nbsp;</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">I am not f=
amiliar with this feature as you described it. Can you provide a digital?</=
p><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"> &nbsp;</p></div><div=
><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Is it an oiler for the rock=
er arms?</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"> &nbs=
p;</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Regards,</p=
><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"> &nbsp;</p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal"> &nbsp;</p><div><p class=3D"=
ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Joe Alexander</p><div><p class=3D"ydpd18=
4d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">4505 Donald Dr</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd1=
84d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Cedar Falls, IA 50613</p></div><div><p class=
=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Alexander Racing Ent.</p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Website: Gasketinnovations.c=
om</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Email: N197=
[email-masked]</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Cel=
l: &nbsp;319.464.4711</p></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809Mso=
Normal"> &nbsp;</p></div></div><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809Mso=
Normal"><br><br></p><p style=3D"margin-bottom:12.0pt;" class=3D"ydpd184d286=
yiv0449577809MsoNormal">On Jan 17, 2024, at 3:51=E2=80=AFPM, Mark Cook &lt;=
[email-masked]&gt; wrote:</p></div><blockquote style=3D"margin-top:5=
.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;"><div><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNorm=
al">=EF=BB=BF<span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:New;"></span></p><=
p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Joe,</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d2=
86yiv0449577809MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809Mso=
Normal">Suzanne Winters (Kas Kastner site) referred me to you regarding the=
 Kastner external oil manifold. &nbsp;&nbsp;I am working with a local Trium=
ph enthusiast to build another race engine for my =E2=80=9869 TR6 (using a =
=E2=80=9975 engine) and would like to use the Kastner external oil system.&=
nbsp; The existing engine has an external oil system that a prior owner cob=
bled together with, well, odds and ends.&nbsp; It is routed the same, but n=
ot sure how effective it was when the car was running.&nbsp;&nbsp; Anything=
 I can find does not provide detail on how the manifold =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=
=80=9D the oil.&nbsp;&nbsp; Suzanne thought you might be able to provide as=
sistance or point me in the right direction, even possibly where we can pur=
chase a manifold.</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">&nbsp;<=
/p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Thanks in advance,</p><p =
class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d2=
86yiv0449577809MsoNormal">Mark Cook</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809=
MsoNormal">Apex, NC</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">&nbsp=
;</p><p class=3D"ydpd184d286yiv0449577809MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p><p class=3D"y=
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From: Charly Mitchel via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:58:09 -0800

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On my TR6 race motors (I=E2=80=99ve run 133 events, about 10000 miles), =
I never ran external oil lines and only experienced rod bearing problems =
twice, both were not associated with starved bearings, but builder =
error.   I don=E2=80=99t recall ever having a main bearing failure.=20

 I=E2=80=99ve never seen a manufactured oil manifold, most I=E2=80=99ve =
seen are put together with a bunch of tees.  I think it would be easy =
enough to weld up a manifold out of pipe and fittings.

I think attention should be paid to the oil pump in particular. =20

I=E2=80=99ve taking mine and cleaned up the castings to flow smoother =
and have checked all the tolerances to make sure they=E2=80=99re with in =
spec (blueprinted), there is someone who is offering blueprinted oil =
pumps for the TR6 and maybe a gasket between the oil pump and block =
would help.

Charly Mitchel

TR6 #44

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https://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/OilPump.htm

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http://www.wbclassics.com/content/oil-pump-blueprinted-port-blended-trium=
ph-gt6-tr250-tr6

=20

=20

From: Fot <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Joe Alexander via =
Fot
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:11 AM
To: [email-masked]
Subject: [Fot] Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Winters)

=20

=20

=20

=20

Joe Alexander

4505 Donald Dr

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

ARE  LLC

Gasketinnovations.com

Cell:  319.464.4711

=20

Begin forwarded message:

=EF=BB=BF

Joe,

=20

Thanks for the follow up.  Actually, it is an auxiliary external oil =
system for the main bearings.   I am exploring this as I understand the =
main bearings in the TR6 do not receive adequate oil flow in race =
conditions.  I currently have a BMW Spec E46 330Ci which has a robust =
engine and oil system.  So, the TR6 race engine is a new project for me. =
  I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG Midget and =E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cback in =
the day=E2=80=9D, but were street driven.

=20

Attached are excerpts from the most recent version of Kastner=E2=80=99s =
Triumph preparation manual (pages 130-135).  I included the section on =
oil pumps through oil sump.  In the book, there is a discussion about =
the external distribution hoses on the GT6, he mentions that he =
=E2=80=9Cstopped all oil from going to the normal openings to the main =
gallery=E2=80=9D.  Also, I understand the black manifold in one of the =
pictures =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil flow.  One of the pictures =
shows a feed line (the large black braided line) as going to the =
accusump.   It is this black oil manifold that I cannot find a source or =
enough information even to ensure constructing it properly.  I want to =
avoid simply having a tube with fittings made, then find it does not =
work as intended.=20

=20

With regards to an oiler for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy =
debate in most of the forums, many implying that it would starve the =
main bearings.  There seems to be no consensus.

=20

=20

Thanks again,

=20

Mark Cook

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal>On my TR6 race motors =
(I=E2=80=99ve run 133 events, about 10000 miles), I never ran external =
oil lines and only experienced rod bearing problems twice, both were not =
associated with starved bearings, but builder error.=C2=A0 =C2=A0I =
don=E2=80=99t recall ever having a main bearing failure. =
<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>=C2=A0I=E2=80=99ve never seen a =
manufactured oil manifold, most I=E2=80=99ve seen are put together with =
a bunch of tees.=C2=A0 I think it would be easy enough to weld up a =
manifold out of pipe and fittings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
think attention should be paid to the oil pump in particular.=C2=A0 =
<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I=E2=80=99ve taking mine and cleaned =
up the castings to flow smoother and have checked all the tolerances to =
make sure they=E2=80=99re with in spec (blueprinted), there is someone =
who is offering blueprinted oil pumps for the TR6 and maybe a gasket =
between the oil pump and block would help.<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Charly Mitchel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal> TR6 =
#44<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><a =
href=3D"https://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/OilPump.htm">https://tr6.danielso=
nfamily.org/OilPump.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><a =
href=3D"http://www.wbclassics.com/content/oil-pump-blueprinted-port-blend=
ed-triumph-gt6-tr250-tr6">http://www.wbclassics.com/content/oil-pump-blue=
printed-port-blended-triumph-gt6-tr250-tr6</a><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div =
style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in =
0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b>From:</b> Fot =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Joe Alexander via =
Fot<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:11 AM<br><b>To:</b> =
[email-masked]<br><b>Subject:</b> [Fot] Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil =
Manifold (Suzanne Winters)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Inquiry =
about oil system for TR6 Race Engine.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Seems like this guy is a candidate for =
FOT.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Joe =
Alexander<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>4505 Donald =
Dr<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Cedar Falls, IA =
50613<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>ARE =
&nbsp;LLC<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Gasketinnovations.com<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Email: <a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><di=
v><p class=3DMsoNormal>Cell: =
&nbsp;319.464.4711<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded =
message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote =
style=3D'margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Mark Cook &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br><b=
>Date:</b> January 18, 2024 at 9:17:20=E2=80=AFAM CST<br><b>To:</b> =
JOSEPH ALEXANDER &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> =
<b>RE: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne =
Winters)</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote =
style=3D'margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>=EF=BB=BF<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Joe,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Thanks for the follow =
up.&nbsp; Actually, it is an auxiliary external oil system for the main =
bearings. &nbsp;&nbsp;I am exploring this as I understand the main =
bearings in the TR6 do not receive adequate oil flow in race =
conditions.&nbsp; I currently have a BMW Spec E46 330Ci which has a =
robust engine and oil system.&nbsp; So, the TR6 race engine is a new =
project for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; I owned a =E2=80=9970 MG Midget and =
=E2=80=9970 TR6 =E2=80=9Cback in the day=E2=80=9D, but were street =
driven.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Attached are excerpts =
from the most recent version of Kastner=E2=80=99s Triumph preparation =
manual (pages 130-135).&nbsp; I included the section on oil pumps =
through oil sump.&nbsp; In the book, there is a discussion about the =
external distribution hoses on the GT6, he mentions that he =
=E2=80=9Cstopped all oil from going to the normal openings to the main =
gallery=E2=80=9D.&nbsp; Also, I understand the black manifold in one of =
the pictures =E2=80=9Cmeters=E2=80=9D the oil flow. &nbsp;One of the =
pictures shows a feed line (the large black braided line) as going to =
the accusump.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is this black oil manifold that I cannot =
find a source or enough information even to ensure constructing it =
properly.&nbsp; I want to avoid simply having a tube with fittings made, =
then find it does not work as intended. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>With regards to an oiler =
for the rocker arms, I see that there is heavy debate in most of the =
forums, many implying that it would starve the main bearings.&nbsp; =
There seems to be no consensus.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Anything you can provide =
would be helpful.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Thanks =
again,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Mark =
Cook</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></=
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From: Mark Cook via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:11:07 -0500

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Charly,

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Once again, thanks!  For the others on the list, Charly had been great =
at helping me with some other questions.   On the external oil manifold, =
Chuck Gee has reached out to me separately as well as Jake Jacobsen.

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Great points on the oil pump.  Steve Yott let me know he is no longer =
making his oil pumps which were primarily for the TR4.  So, am looking =
at the Racestorations oil pump/baffle combination.  Even with it, =
cleaning up the castings and checking the tolerances is a good idea.

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Thanks again!

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Regards,

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Mark Cook     =20

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From: [email-masked] [mailto:[email-masked]]=20
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:58 PM
To: 'Joe Alexander'; [email-masked]; 'Mark Cook'
Subject: RE: [Fot] Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne Winters)

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Charly Mitchel

TR6 #44

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Joe Alexander

4505 Donald Dr

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

ARE  LLC

Gasketinnovations.com

Email: [email-masked]

Cell:  319.464.4711

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Joe,

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Thanks again,

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Mark Cook

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Charly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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style=3D'color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Once again, =
thanks!=C2=A0 For the others on the list, Charly had been great at =
helping me with some other questions. =C2=A0=C2=A0On the external oil =
manifold, Chuck Gee has reached out to me separately as well as Jake =
Jacobsen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Great points on the oil =
pump. =C2=A0Steve Yott let me know he is no longer making his oil pumps =
which were primarily for the TR4.=C2=A0 So, am looking at the =
Racestorations oil pump/baffle combination.=C2=A0 Even with it, cleaning =
up the castings and checking the tolerances is a good =
idea.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Thanks =
again!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'color:#1F497D'>Mark Cook=C2=A0 =
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0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
</b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> =
[email-masked] [mailto:[email-masked]] =
<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:58 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Joe =
Alexander'; [email-masked]; 'Mark Cook'<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [Fot] =
Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil Manifold (Suzanne =
Winters)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>On my TR6 =
race motors (I=E2=80=99ve run 133 events, about 10000 miles), I never =
ran external oil lines and only experienced rod bearing problems twice, =
both were not associated with starved bearings, but builder error.&nbsp; =
&nbsp;I don=E2=80=99t recall ever having a main bearing failure. =
<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>&nbsp;I=E2=80=99ve never seen a =
manufactured oil manifold, most I=E2=80=99ve seen are put together with =
a bunch of tees.&nbsp; I think it would be easy enough to weld up a =
manifold out of pipe and fittings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I =
think attention should be paid to the oil pump in particular.&nbsp; =
<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>I=E2=80=99ve taking mine and cleaned =
up the castings to flow smoother and have checked all the tolerances to =
make sure they=E2=80=99re with in spec (blueprinted), there is someone =
who is offering blueprinted oil pumps for the TR6 and maybe a gasket =
between the oil pump and block would help.<o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Charly Mitchel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>TR6 =
#44<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><a =
href=3D"https://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/OilPump.htm">https://tr6.danielso=
nfamily.org/OilPump.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><a =
href=3D"http://www.wbclassics.com/content/oil-pump-blueprinted-port-blend=
ed-triumph-gt6-tr250-tr6">http://www.wbclassics.com/content/oil-pump-blue=
printed-port-blended-triumph-gt6-tr250-tr6</a><o:p></o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
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style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in =
0in 0in'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b>From:</b> Fot =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Joe Alexander via =
Fot<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:11 AM<br><b>To:</b> =
[email-masked]<br><b>Subject:</b> [Fot] Fwd: Kas Kastner - Oil =
Manifold (Suzanne Winters)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal>Inquiry =
about oil system for TR6 Race Engine.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Seems like this guy is a candidate for =
FOT.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Joe =
Alexander<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>4505 Donald =
Dr<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>Cedar Falls, IA =
50613<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal>ARE =
&nbsp;LLC<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Gasketinnovations.com<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal>Email: <a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><di=
v><p class=3DMsoNormal>Cell: =
&nbsp;319.464.4711<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p =
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style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Mark Cook &lt;<a =
href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br><b=
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