[Fot] TR6 tappets/cam followers

[John W]

I've used the BPNW ones and never had a issue- The ones I've gotten from 
them have also been drilled and hardened-
Don't know if they still carry those-
Will never use a set of Kent ones again!!
Good luck-

John W.
Spitfire #892 DP
240z CP3
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Subject: Re: [Fot] TR6 tappets/cam followers


> Have your old ones re-surfaced.  Hardness should be around HRC 58 minimum, 
> and there is plenty of stock to re-grind the face, as long as the grinder 
> doesn't get carried away.  Usually around $3 per lifter from a reputable 
> cam grinder.
>
> Chuck Gee
> Blacksmith Racing
> Spitfire Racer
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guyots3 at wmconnect.com
> To: fot at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, 1 May 2007 8:39 AM
> Subject: [Fot] TR6 tappets/cam followers
>
>
> I am looking for the best quality cam followers out there. (143552).
>
> Whilst I am not made of money, price is secondary to quality.
>
> Apparently, everone, and their brother is selling these things but seldom 
> is
> there any mention of technical specification, such as hardness, heat 
> treating,
> quality of original material...
>
> This is what I found: (converted to US Dollars/No shipping/Tax)
>
> Britishclassiccarspares.com (UK website): $48/set 12.
>
> British Parts North West: $48.36/set 12
> (Rockwell hardness tested at 54, minimum should be 50)
>
> Canley Classics: $63.60/set 12 (standard)
>
> Cambridge Motor Sport: $65.76/set 12 (standard)
>
> TD Fitchetts (UK): $66/set 12
>
> Moss (Europe): $66/set 12 (standard)
>
> Goodparts (Richard Good, USA): $75/set 12 (standard)
>
> Victoria British (USA): $83.40/set 12
>
> Rimmers: $84/set 12
>
> Chris Witor: $84/set 12, Good aftermarket.
>
> The Roadster Factory: $95.40/set 12
>
> Revington TR: $95.88/set 12 (tuftrided)
>
> APT: $101.76/set 12 (standard)
>
> APT: $125.76/set 12 (tuftrided)
>
> Canley Classics: $142.80/set 12 (tuftrided)
>
> Moss Europe: $150.00/set 12 (lightened & tuftrided)
>
> Cambridge Motor Sport: $162.86/set 'Kent'.
>
> My favorites at the moment are:
>
> Chris Witor's
> Goodparts'
> BPNW's
>
> Based on the general quailty of the service and parts that I have received
> from them, coupled with their product knowlege.
>
> I would be most interested in anyone's comments on the above, as well as 
> any
> experiences with various cam followers fitted?
>
> Please email me directly on Guyots3 at wmconnect.com
>
> Many thanks
>
> Lion
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