"Being a Tribologist"
I guess that title fits. Reminds me of Star Trek. Tribbles, tribbles
everywhere.
Do you think you can use the inhibitor in a/f?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.B.Hall@MSFC.NASA.GOV>
To: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 1:49 PM
Subject: SEROC/other news
> Hey all -
>
> Times be a changing and time for me to pass on the big pay check I got
from
> SEROC as president. Elections are long over and proud to announce Brad
> Holmes is now rolling in the big bucks:)
>
> Brad has been the Membership Dude for over a year and is responsible for
the
> wonderful growth of SEROC - over 100 members - I think. Brad will do a
> great job and all welcome him.
>
> The next SEROC event is RA and we are gearing up! If you want a famous
> Tire Burger you better get to the race track. We are hoping Tom Phelan
will
> have his race car done. Looking at pictures, this Roadster is a work of
> art!! And SEROCs first VG30 Roadster - GO Lenny!
>
> Church/home/work life has been very busy - very busy indeed. I have not
> worked on the custom in months. My honey-do list is longer then Santa
> Claus' Christmas list. By the end of September I hope to be back on the
> custom - really do miss it!
>
> As you know the trip to Idaho to get my son (Nick) a Z car did not work
out.
> But, we found a 74 260Z here in town that is in very good condition. No
> rust and the frame sections are perfect. It has a new rear end, clutch,
> wheels, and fairly new paint. The motor/trans/suspension are tired but
very
> rebuildable. Nick bought it for $1400.00. He is as happy as a clam. I
> have to drag him in at night to get cleaned up and in bed. Real glad to
see
> his enthusiasm.
>
> Speaking of work. Being a Tribologist, I test motor oils on the side.
> Well, I am testing a product line called Royal Purple. The results of the
> motor oil tests are showing it has higher extreme pressure wear properties
> then Mobil 1. Very surprised and even ran the test twice to be sure. I
> will try it in the truck next and keep track of the degradation rate.
Hey,
> got my first patent (co-author) on a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. It
> is now being used on the thrust vector control (TVC) frames on the solid
> rocket booster. I am going to work on the same type of system for common
> steels. Just thinking of a Roadster frame:)
>
> I am still having a lot of fun with the Mazda Protege 5. This car is a
> hoot!! It goes around corners at incredible speeds - especially those 270
> degree freeway ramps. It reminds me of my '66 so much so that I keep
> trying to put the key in to the left of the steering wheel - maybe it is
the
> color - yea red, but a very nice red.
>
> Enough rambling on - lunch is over. You all have a great day!!
>
> Phil
> SEROC
>
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