- 1. Testing Lifters? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 21:50:52 EST
- I would like to test a batch of new lifters and I have some questions about the process... I presume the correct thing to do is Rockwell Hardness test them. I have access to the equipment to do the
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00042.html (7,522 bytes)
- 2. Re: Testing Lifters? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 23:07:56 EST
- Seems to me the test will leave a dimple that must be polished out before the lifter can be used. I would prefer to test the base of the lifter, but the idea of polishing out the dimple on the base m
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00078.html (8,195 bytes)
- 3. Re: Testing Lifters? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 05:30:48 EST
- Lifters, however, are supposed to be flat--not domed. You takes your choice--rollers or flat. Nothing in between. Flat is good, domed is bad. Flat rotates, domed or dished stalls and wears. The new l
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00080.html (7,916 bytes)
- 4. Re: Intake manifold ... ceramic coatings (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:25:16 EDT
- I chose the easy way out. I use (really good) heat reflective material on the bottom half of the intake runners. Rich Rock pottstown, PA
- /html/fot/2005-10/msg00219.html (7,493 bytes)
- 5. Re: TRF Summer Party anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 22:30:50 EDT
- I'll be there with my TVR.... Rich Rock Pottstown, PA
- /html/fot/2005-08/msg00058.html (6,548 bytes)
- 6. Detroit Locker? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:12:36 EDT
- Anyone have one for the TR3-6 diff to sell? Rich Rock Pottstown, PA
- /html/fot/2005-08/msg00410.html (6,240 bytes)
- 7. 4.88 Gears? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:14:27 EDT
- I'm looking for a 4.88 ring and pinion gearset for the TR 3-6 diff. Anyone....? Rich Rock Pottstown, PA
- /html/fot/2005-07/msg00212.html (6,231 bytes)
- 8. Re: Somebody want to recommend a good brake line flaring tool? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 22:44:16 EDT
- The sets I use were purchased from Eastwood at least five years ago and have served me well. I use one set for making inverted flares (also called double flares) and the "ISO" set for making bubble f
- /html/fot/2005-06/msg00079.html (7,409 bytes)
- 9. Re: Mitty (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 22:13:31 EDT
- I knew I was missing a good time, but I decided to stay close to home and run the Hershey Vintage Hillclimb. Was there a valve cover race? Rich Rock
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00105.html (6,919 bytes)
- 10. Re: Matt Bakes Nomination to FOT (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 07:55:54 EDT
- I'll gladly second or third that! I've known Matt for years and everything Bill says is true. Matt's not a racer, but his work, especially gearbox/od related stuff is "on display" in some vintage rac
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00181.html (6,746 bytes)
- 11. AE Piston Circlips (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:33:03 EST
- Bon Amici, Trying to help out a buddy who is looking for a set of circlips to fit AE replacement pistons for the "tractor" motor. He tells me the circlips for these pistons are made from round stock
- /html/fot/2005-02/msg00321.html (6,178 bytes)
- 12. Re: MiniLite-Style Wheels- Konig (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 09:39:27 EST
- Has anyone seen the new Konig "Rewind" wheel or have any experience with Konig wheels? There is a picture of one on page 155 of the Feb issue of Grassroots Motorsports. Supposedly available in 15x7"
- /html/fot/2005-01/msg00346.html (6,366 bytes)
- 13. Re: FW: Fiberglass bodywork for TR250 / TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:43:32 EST
- That company would be Perfect Plastics. They vanished several years ago, but I still have one of their catalogs. List price for any TR4-250 fender was $106.50. Rich Rock
- /html/fot/2004-11/msg00230.html (7,102 bytes)
- 14. Re: Interesting message (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:27:07 EDT
- Amici, That TR4 is Dick's old car from "back in the day" and he was thrilled to regain ownership. He's a good guy for sure, and I'll gladly nominate or second him. Rich Rock
- /html/fot/2004-10/msg00306.html (8,014 bytes)
- 15. VTR FOT AutocrossChallenge? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:15:29 EDT
- Did it happen? Did Dean's car survive ? Who won? Rich Rock
- /html/fot/2004-07/msg00116.html (7,028 bytes)
- 16. 4.1 TR Gears (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 11:45:29 EDT
- I seem to remember someone was making new sets of these ring and pinion gears a while ago. Anyone know if they are still available? Rich Rock
- /html/fot/2004-05/msg00065.html (6,578 bytes)
- 17. Silverstone Wheels? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:26:38 EDT
- Bon Amici, I have some questions about the 8-spoke ARE "Silverstone" wheels. First, were there replicas? If yes, how did a replica differ from the real thing? Did all of the real Silverstones have nu
- /html/fot/2004-04/msg00306.html (6,874 bytes)
- 18. Re: Silverstone Wheels? (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:59:17 EDT
- Thanks, that tells me what I needed to know. Thanks to everyone who responded privately. I'm aware of Minilites and Panasports, etc. but those styles are not what I meant by "replicas". I should have
- /html/fot/2004-04/msg00316.html (7,294 bytes)
- 19. Nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:11:46 EST
- I would like to nominate Dave Yeager. I should have done this long ago. Dave is a regular competitor at PHA Hillclimbs, and hopes to soon participate in SVRA events. His TR4 has been pictured in Gra
- /html/fot/2004-03/msg00027.html (6,297 bytes)
- 20. Re: Nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Rikrock@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:17:33 EST
- Dave Yeager's email is Dspgti@aol.com Rich
- /html/fot/2004-03/msg00028.html (6,090 bytes)
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