- 81. RE: Ballast resistor question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 19:18:06 -0400
- I had always assumed that the ,(capacitor), condenser prevented a current overload at the points? Current causing the pitting of the points? Occasionally I'm wrong! Anyone care to describe how an ig
- /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00619.html (7,631 bytes)
- 82. RE: Ballast resistor question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 20:20:07 -0400
- Fantastic explanation! I would like to add a bit more...kind of on the mechanical side for all to get a visual. An ignition coil actually consists of two different coils of copper wire. The primary
- /html/6pack/2003-06/msg00622.html (11,210 bytes)
- 83. RE: Cast Aluminum Valve Cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 08:01:01 -0400
- Yes I have been away from the office. So far I have received checks/cash from the following 32 people, for a total of 33 orders. Bruce Miles Ordered (2). I have given my mailing address and payment
- /html/6pack/2003-05/msg00313.html (8,440 bytes)
- 84. RE: Chrome polish confusion (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:18:15 -0500
- I have not been able to find semichrome for several years. It was common at the motorcycle dealers, but I haven't been able to find it recently. Do you have a source? I have used another product rec
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00006.html (8,071 bytes)
- 85. RE: Chrome polish confusion (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 20:34:09 -0500
- I thought simichrome had gone the way of many other great products that are no longer available! Jim Swarthout P.S. there was another product that we referred to as "tire snot", it was thick, almost
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00013.html (8,452 bytes)
- 86. RE: Head Gasket Thickness (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:56:45 -0400
- I'm at a loss to understand what possible difference this could make, other than some very slight increase, (or decrease), in compression ratio. The maximum amount that the valves can be opened is a
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00135.html (7,854 bytes)
- 87. RE: Those dang sun visors! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 19:35:33 -0400
- LOL...your wish is my command! If there are others who would like high tech visors, I suppose they will speak up and I will make them! Jim i've had the same impression about mine. they came with a w
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00137.html (7,990 bytes)
- 88. RE: Those dang sun visors! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 20:28:46 -0400
- Dave, Actually I have been working on the valve cover. The foundry is going to require a minimum order of 35 pieces. I had thought that I would ask the list if anyone was really interested. I know t
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00144.html (9,347 bytes)
- 89. Re: Valve Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 20:41:02 -0400
- For those who may be interested, I created a valve spring compressor over the week-end. http://web.tampabay.rr.com/tr6tech/ then click on "Tools" I hate those universal screw type spring compressors.
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00145.html (6,845 bytes)
- 90. RE: Those dang sun visors! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 22:19:55 -0400
- I'm going to try and update the website tomorrow with a semi-final design based on the input of many people. I will provide a firm price as well! Jim Jim, what would be the price on the valve cover?
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00153.html (7,701 bytes)
- 91. RE: Head Gasket Thickness (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 22:51:47 -0400
- Provided that you have your timing chain installed correctly; there is not even a small chance that your pistons will collide with the valves. As I said before, in stock form with the pistons at TDC
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00159.html (9,591 bytes)
- 92. RE: Cast Aluminum Valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 23:56:49 -0400
- To the list: This is the first and possibly final call for the valve covers. The foundry needs a 35 piece minimum order for this part, based on the set-up labor and the volume of the poured material.
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00184.html (7,983 bytes)
- 93. RE: Hub bearing (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:23:09 -0400
- The operation was successful, but the patient died! There's actually nothing wrong with using heat, (for some applications), to "mate" parts. It should however be controlled, using an oven set to a
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00187.html (8,460 bytes)
- 94. RE: Speaking of heat (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:21:01 -0400
- Whether or not to use heat is directly related to the application. For example: Suppose you need to replace exhaust manifold studs. This is an area of low precision, (it is an iron casting), and ass
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00195.html (9,037 bytes)
- 95. Re: Cast Aluminum Valve Covers & future projects (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 19:31:03 -0400
- Well gentlemen, Things are beginning to ramp up a bit...we're about half way there. The success of these manufacturing projects from Creative Engineering & Design, Inc. is directly proportional to pa
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00207.html (8,790 bytes)
- 96. RE: Cast Aluminum Valve Covers & future projects (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 21:22:21 -0400
- It certainly would be possible, but unfortunately after months of e-mails back and forth with list members no one could agree on a decorative scheme. Many have basically told me to leave it plain an
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00209.html (7,575 bytes)
- 97. RE: roller rockers (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:08:56 -0400
- Ah yes, Hunting for rice rockets! Roller Rockers are only the beginning, 1983 was a very good year for the development of TR-6/250 performance parts! My old drawings may be slightly yellowed, the des
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00221.html (7,554 bytes)
- 98. Re: Cast Aluminum Valve Cover FAQ (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:52:06 -0400
- For those who are interested in purchasing a valve cover! Frequently asked questions: Q: How much should I send for shipping? A: I will bill you for the shipping when you receive your valve cover. If
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00223.html (10,338 bytes)
- 99. RE: Camshaft (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:13:31 -0400
- That's good to know! I've had quite a few inquiries about the specs for the PI cam. The cam in my 74' has a lobe lift of .240". I checked the Cam in Al's 76' prior to installing his Rockers. His was
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00238.html (7,086 bytes)
- 100. RE: Camshaft (worries) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:10:56 -0400
- Good line of thought! It is always best to take the technical approach and make absolute certain that geometry-wise everything will work! The procedure is actually very simple...unfortunately the ne
- /html/6pack/2003-04/msg00241.html (7,625 bytes)
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