- 61. [Fot] grp 44 frt brakes (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:08:03 -0700
- It turns out that the drawings Rod Kent had were from Group 44 for bigger spindles and bearings to cure the spindle flex problem. The bigger bearings required a bigger hub but it mounted stock rotor
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00229.html (7,489 bytes)
- 62. [Fot] TR6 gearbox (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:38:15 -0700
- A couple of people mentioned the number of speeds in a TR box referencing that 4 speed + OD = 6 or 7 speeds. Unfortunately, SCCA never recognized the OD as "speeds" until sometime in the 90's. They h
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00232.html (8,268 bytes)
- 63. [Fot] [Fwd: Re: TR6 gearbox] (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:55:27 -0700
- I stand corrected. Sorry about that. I broke a cardinal rule of a tech inspector - consult the GCR not your memory. Have any Spitfire guys petitioned the Club Racing Board for a 5 speed? Citing the T
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00243.html (7,780 bytes)
- 64. Re: [Fot] [Fwd: Re: TR6 gearbox] (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:35:45 -0700
- I agree. We never considered a 5 speed for the 6. We ran a Mag case Jerico with Kas's old close ratio splits. Some tracke we only used 3 of the 4 gears. BTW the Mag case Jerico is only about 5 pounds
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00247.html (10,575 bytes)
- 65. [Fot] scca Vintage (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:34:11 -0700
- The SCCA vintage rules beyond safety are mostly up to the Region. There are several GCRs included in the Vintage GCR. I think they are 1962, 1967-68, and 1972. I don't have one here but they are very
- /html/fot/2007-09/msg00343.html (6,880 bytes)
- 66. Re: [Fot] SCCA Roll Cage Trivia - For The Chronolically Gifted (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:20:45 -0700
- Are you talking about the foot intrusion protection forward of the front hoop? That is relatively new. We have a regional this weekend and I will try to sort it out. I will also see if we can determi
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00195.html (8,236 bytes)
- 67. [Fot] cage trivia (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:20:39 -0700
- After combing through available SCCA GCRs and PCSs we have come up with the following: The oldest GCR we have on hand is 1987. This refers to production cars only 1.Forward bracing of the front hoop
- /html/fot/2007-10/msg00197.html (7,319 bytes)
- 68. Re: [Fot] Speedie sleeves (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:13:04 -0700
- Using a standard National buna or nitrile seal will not last very long with gear oil. Nitrile is listed as having "poor resistance to lubricants containing sulphur or EP additives". Our gear oil has
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00126.html (8,851 bytes)
- 69. Re: [Fot] Ring gear (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:33:48 -0700
- The chamfered teeth face the direction the starter gear comes from. On older cars that used the inertia bendix, the chamfer faced the rear. I know this because I have an old Mueller flywheel that I
- /html/fot/2007-11/msg00134.html (7,812 bytes)
- 70. Re: [Fot] TR6 motor rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:06:29 -0700
- The TR6 rod is fine if you follow Kas' comp prep instructions and shot peen them. We used to shift at 7600 rpm and the rods never gave a problem. Carrillo rods used to use 1/4" rod bolts and the onl
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00115.html (8,971 bytes)
- 71. [Fot] TR6 Cosworth pistons (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:06:37 -0700
- After Shane's comment I thought I would measure the piston length as I had never noticed the Cosworths as being overly short. The stock piston is 2.440" and the Cosworth is 2.230". The Cosworth is a
- /html/fot/2007-12/msg00143.html (6,985 bytes)
- 72. [Fot] oversize lifters (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:05:39 -0700
- The use of oversize (Ford size) lifters is one of the things that allowed Chevrolet to catch Ford in NASCAR in the late 80's. After Bill Elliot and the Ford camp got competitive in the mid 80's, Chev
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00080.html (6,998 bytes)
- 73. Re: [Fot] 300ZX Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:28:46 -0700
- I have talked with Jeremy Thoennes about using aftermarket calipers on Prod cars. He semed willing to entertain it a couple of years ago. Production based calipers are usually MORE expensive than cur
- /html/fot/2008-01/msg00096.html (9,207 bytes)
- 74. [Fot] Steel Flywheels - (2) Left....next production run late fall (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 13:58:23 -0700
- I think it's "John" at Quantum Mechanics. As in John Esposito. Good people. Regards, rml -- Bob Lang NER/SCCA | This space for rent Solo Chair 2008 TR6 40 F Prepared | Triumph! Voice:781-438-2568 FAX
- /html/fot/2008-05/msg00003.html (8,965 bytes)
- 75. [Fot] sump problems (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 17:52:23 -0700
- Sounds more like a 'Figure 8' gasket weeping a bit to me. If it were mine, I'd button it up and try first some fresh anti-freeze, then maybe some "Aluma-seal"; before tearing it down to change the g
- /html/fot/2008-05/msg00012.html (7,091 bytes)
- 76. [Fot] TR6 forged pistons needed (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 08:37:26 -0700
- I tried fitting Corbeau Clubmans before going with the 914 seats. I found that the shoulder "ears" (or whatever you call those things that keep your upper body in place) fouled with the B post. The o
- /html/fot/2008-05/msg00068.html (7,919 bytes)
- 77. Re: [Fot] Fw: Membership request (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:30:27 -0700
- << I have a 1972? ex-EP TR6 that I am converting to a vintage car. I purchase d the (wrecked) car from Dave Wingett a couple of years ago and I plan to get it on the track this year >> I will second
- /html/fot/2008-05/msg00084.html (8,117 bytes)
- 78. [Fot] rollcage inspection hole size (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 11:56:04 -0700
- I'm pretty sure its 3/16th because that's what mine are. It's been through many inspections. Mike --Original Message-- From: fot-bounces+fasttrs=mindspring.com@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces+fast
- /html/fot/2008-05/msg00106.html (6,573 bytes)
- 79. Re: [Fot] Brands Hatch (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:39:13 -0700
- Guess I've got racing on the brain. This is too good not to share; Apparently I was giving some type of speech in my sleep last night. Among a bunch of babble, Connie swears the one intelligible line
- /html/fot/2008-07/msg00423.html (10,055 bytes)
- 80. Re: [Fot] Tr6 PI and racing (score: 1)
- Author: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:24:01 -0700
- The 1 9/16" is a standard manifold that has been ported! It probably got too thin and that is why it cracked. Greg Solow _______________________________________________ http://www.team.net/donate.htm
- /html/fot/2008-08/msg00031.html (7,710 bytes)
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