----- Original Message -----
From: "T.R. Scratchings" <wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk>
To: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: SFI Balancer for TR6
> Dear Robert,
> I have the necessary crank boss and pulley to suit. We use a
Superdamper,
> allowing unlimited revs (subject to piston/rod/crank/valve spring
> considerations). Balance is not a problem - only with a bonded elastomer
> damper as original. Cambridge sell my kit - contact me for a direct price
if
> you like. BTW I was their head engine builder till '97 when Racecraft was
> set up. The TR-5 & 6 that made P1 & P4 at Mid-Ohio are my cars, both on
the
> Superdamper. We have two specs - one for standard ,one for steel crank.
> Regards
> Jon Wood Classic Racecraft
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 4:59 PM
> Subject: Re: SFI Balancer for TR6
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm ready to send the crank and stuff to the balancing shop. I've
decided
> > that all the harmonic dampeners that I have (at least 4 or 5 or them)
are
> > not suitable for racing, as I routinely turn 6500 or so.
> >
> > My machinist measured the crank snout and informs me that the dimensions
> > for the balancer are exactly the same as a Ford 3.6 V6. This should be a
> > bolt-on (except I'll have to "index" the engine for a timing mark).
> >
> > I looked in Sumitt Racing for SFI dampeners that fit a Ford 3.8 V6.
> > Nothing. There are plenty-o-parts for all the V8's (natch).
> >
> > Can anyone suggest a source for SFI dampeners for TR6?
> >
> > I do see that APT sells a dampener (and of course Cambridge Motorsport
and
> > a few others), but I was hoping that I could get something "right now"
so
> > I can get the crank balanced.
> >
> > Any feedback is appreciated.
> >
> > regards,
> > rml
>
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