I have a general question on this string...
On the side of my 71 Spit along the bulge for the cam are a series of bolts,
7/16" dia. that look like they should have some purpose. Are they casting
holes that have been tapped and the bolts used to fill the holes or some
secret to boost HP by 100 ?
-----Original Message-----
From: Haynes, Mark [mailto:mhaynes@ball.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:58 AM
To: 'wizardz'
Cc: 'spitfires@autox.team.net'
Subject: RE: Oil coolers and rocker feeders
Yes, and Yes- The reason for the rocker supply pipe is very different than
anyone else's. When the cam bearings were installed by my brother, he
neglected to locate the oil supply galley to the rear cam bearing ( he lined
it up with the others). While this did not preclude lubrication of the cam
journal, it did eliminate oiling of the rocker shaft. Being loathe to remove
and dismantle the motor again, the external supply line was the answer. The
only problem we have tends to be a large amount of oil sprayed out through
the valve cover vent at high G's (on the track, they can get very high).
Next project is to put a splash plate over the vent line.
Mark Haynes
'65 Spit Racer
RMVR #162
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wizardz [SMTP:wizardz@maxinter.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 6:46 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net; spitfire-enthusiast
> Subject: Oil coolers and rocker feeders
>
>
> Seriously people.... on your Spitfires
>
> how many of you are actually running an oil cooler?
> (Y)es (N)o
> how many of you are actually running an exterior rocker oil feed pipe?
> (Y)es (N)o
>
> Paul Tegler
> 1973 BGT - Daily Driver
> Rat - 1980 Spitfire w/ O/D - in re-hab
> Punkin' - 1978 Spitfire - in Superb Shape!
> email: wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
>
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