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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Love that stuff but can’t figure out what they can’t make a dispenser that works! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Steve<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Dean Tetterton [mailto:tr3a58@verizon.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> Steve Yott <tr4@wi.rr.com><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Bob Kramer' <rkramer3@austin.rr.com>; 'John Styduhar' <johnstydo@gmail.com>; 'STEPHEN BOROWSKI' <biznzman@pacbell.net>; 'FOT List' <fot@autox.team.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Fot] TR4 Block work suggestions<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I do the same as Steve. Made a rod shaped the same as the slot and hammer it in. Squeeze out inside and outside. I use the Right Stuff everywhere, especially will seal transmission cases.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dean T.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Jun 28, 2016, at 5:25 PM, Steve Yott wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>For anyone who cares, what I do is cut the felt up into 1” pieces, coat them with Right Stuff and pack as many as I can into each side. If done right you can see squeeze out of gasket maker on the sides…. They have all held very well and I have done a lot of them using this method. You will need additional felt!</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Steve Yott</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Fot [<a href="mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net</a>]<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Bob Kramer<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:12 PM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>'John Styduhar'; 'STEPHEN BOROWSKI'<br><b>Cc:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>'FOT List'<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Re: [Fot] TR4 Block work suggestions</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>OK, I’ll bite, what not use the Indian Head sealant? I’ve had good luck with that, although I fill the very top (actually bottom) of the cap recess with RTV.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Fot [<a href="mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net</a>]<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>John Styduhar<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:37 AM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>STEPHEN BOROWSKI<br><b>Cc:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>FOT List<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Re: [Fot] TR4 Block work suggestions</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I also have the center plug hole on the main oil galley tapped to install an NPT adapter for the oil line from my accumulator. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Have the shop check the alignment of the mains and line hone if necessary.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Machine the center main cap to install a reinforcing strap.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Bottom tap all head stud holes.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Remove and tap the front and rear main oil galley plugs for flush-fit NPT fittings. Have this done on the cylinder head cooling plug.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Remove the crank scroll and install a rear main seal conversion. Do not use Indian Head Shellac on the felt seals.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Grind unnecessary casting material from the inside and outside of the block, particularly in the cooling areas. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If needed, clean up the mating surfaces for the liner gaskets. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 4:13 PM, STEPHEN BOROWSKI <<a href="mailto:biznzman@pacbell.net" target="_blank">biznzman@pacbell.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Hello All,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>I disassembled my TR4 race car engine this past week. Last time I rebuilt it was 1987. Last time I raced it was 1988. Probably had five or six race weekends on the engine but its been sitting for almost twenty years! It is amazing everything looks very good. Rod and Main bearings show minimal ware and the same with the pistons and liners. G3 cam and followers including head and valves all look good. Cam bearings look questionable...</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>So I plan on installing new cam bearings, Rods & Mains. Any suggestions as to what brand and where to buy them?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>I will deck the block. Any suggestions as to other machining I should do to the block?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>The crank looks fine but I haven't measured it yet. What clearances should I run?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>I do plan on balancing and polishing it.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Thanks for any input.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Steve and son Matthew</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Florida TR4</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br><a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net">fot@autox.team.net</a><br><br><a href="http://www.fot-racing.com" target="_blank">http://www.fot-racing.com</a><br><br>Donate:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Archive:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/archive" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br>Forums:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/forums" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/forums</a><br>Unsubscribe/Manage:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/johnstydo@gmail.com" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/johnstydo@gmail.com</a><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>_______________________________________________<br><a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net">fot@autox.team.net</a><br><br><a href="http://www.fot-racing.com">http://www.fot-racing.com</a><br><br>Donate:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Archive:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/archive">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br>Forums:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.team.net/forums">http://www.team.net/forums</a><br>Unsubscribe/Manage:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr3a58@verizon.net">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/tr3a58@verizon.net</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>