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Re: Tappets

To: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Subject: Re: Tappets
From: Douglas Hansen <spitfire4@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 18:55:19 -0400
Cc: "Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX" <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>, "'triumphs-digest@autox.team.net'" <triumphs-digest@autox.team.net>
References: <4.3.2.7.2.20000929093156.02d1c8f8@mail.midwestfilter.com>
who and where is this British Frame and Engine?
can i get some performance tappets for my GT6?

doug

Erik Quackenbush wrote:

> I have a set of high performance Tappets in my TR-6 which came from British
> Frame & Engine. The rims are little taller than the stock tappets and they
> have no oil drain hole. I'm told that this batch was originally made to
> exacting specifications for an Alfa-Romeo race team. They fit right in- no
> machining required. I've got about 6000 miles on my and I haven't seen any
> evidence of premature wear despite my .440/310 camshaft.
>
> -Erik
>
> At 11:06 AM 9/28/2000 -0700, Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX wrote:
>
> >Greg Petrolati  wrote about some engine modifications to his TR4:
> >
> >"I also switched out the stock tappets and got tappets and sleeves from a
> >Ford GT40"
> >
> >Does anybody know if this works on a TR6 engine? Also, what are we calling
> >sleeves here??
> >
> >Thanks. Stephen
>
> --
> Erik Quackenbush, V.P. Operations, Midwest Filter Corporation
> 1-847-680-0566 fax: 1-847-680-0832 http://www.midwestfilter.com


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