[Fot] My Old TR3 Race Car

[Anthony Parker]

Make sure you understand where that clearance should be applied/measured.

At cam or at valve stem?


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To: Craig Leinicke <craigl at leinickegroup.com>; fot at autox.team.net <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] My Old TR3 Race Car

According to the Tilden cam spec sheet, 0.016 is the valve lash setting. It references TS Imports as the source. It’s a pretty fascinating collection of specs. Check it out.

My Tr3 came from the Wichita region and was was run by John Holsonback. a few years later than yours, but I believe it was raced prior to his ownership.  I don’t have much information about it.

Good luck with your new/old toy!

Rick McCurdy
Newburgh, NY


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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 1:18 PM, Craig Leinicke via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:

Earlier this year I re-acquired my old EP ‘57 TR3 race car which I raced in ‘82, ‘83, and ‘84 and sold following the ‘84 season. (40 years) After replacing the parts that had been cannibalized (coil, fuel cell, battery box etc) and adding fresh oil, plugs and battery, the old girl fired right up… I was able to make the STL-VTR regional show in June and I’m hoping to take the next step to make the autocross at the VTR Nationals in September.
I believe this is still my engine (via Bill Boemler for you old mid-west guys). My question is: this engine probably still has the Kastner G3 camshaft
How much valve lash should I be looking for when adjusting the valves?
Thanks in advance.

Craig Leinicke

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