- 1. Re: [FOT] Accusump Mounting (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:43:58 -0500
- Larry Young asked: I mounted my 3 qt Accusump on the driveshaft tunnel; plenty of room, even with the air pressure gauge. I prefer the manual valve and so needed to get to it when strapped into my se
- /html/fot/2006-03/msg00070.html (7,187 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR6 gearbox synchros (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:07:44 -0500
- Its not the out-of-stock excuse you should be worried about Mark. Insist on NOS synchros only. The situation mimics the lack of sound a/market main/rod bearings and lifters of the recent past. The cu
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00049.html (7,481 bytes)
- 3. Re: Intake gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 09:32:06 -0500
- Steve Smith asked: Steve, I had no imput on this earlier thread, but the stock TR6 manifold gasket that I received from Moss looked pretty good to me; it had the raised ridges around the ports that w
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00076.html (7,843 bytes)
- 4. Re: [FOT] TR6 hot street cams (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 07:58:30 -0500
- I run a GoodParts GP3 cam (for my hot street/regional TR6) and am extremely pleased, but this may be a little lumpy and high-revving for routine street use. I'd recommend Richard's GP2 cam for the st
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00139.html (7,027 bytes)
- 5. [FOT] Quick-release steering hub for TRs (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:41:55 -0500
- Hi Gang, Anyone ever mounted a quick-release steering hub to the stock TR steering column? Any tips, hints to make it work? These bones and joints are not getting any younger, and getting in/out of t
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00145.html (6,957 bytes)
- 6. Re: [FOT] Undercoating (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:47:39 -0500
- John James asked: The most effectice way that I know of (and I tried several in stripping my car) is a gas torch and paint scraper. A comfortable chair, car lift and many beers makes the task signifi
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00170.html (8,666 bytes)
- 7. [FOT] off-on-on toggle switches (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:09:50 -0500
- I am assembling my dash, and using toggle switches to control electrical functions, I have a need for several off-on-on switches (e.g., headlights, interior fan, wipers, etc). But all I can find are
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00231.html (8,290 bytes)
- 8. [FOT] EDM [was A little help here...?] (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:54:32 -0500
- EDM is a terrific technique we should all be familiar with. Many moons ago, I (and many other people) were unable to remove a bearing outer-race that was stuck in my Guzzi. Someone suggested EDM. Ye
- /html/fot/2006-02/msg00233.html (6,627 bytes)
- 9. TR6 corner weights (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 10:39:53 -0500
- FYI. Did the corner weights on Rags; no driver, no interior, no bonnet, no battery, no fluids. LF 479 lbs RF 494 LR 430 RR 435 Total is 1838 lbs. I'll admit to being a little disappointed as I was h
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00054.html (6,785 bytes)
- 10. Re: Testing Lifters? (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:14:41 -0500
- It seems to me that Rockwell testing does not take into account the "depth" of hardening. The dimple test does not probe further than a ten-thous or so below the surface. Eg, chilled and nitrided ma
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00087.html (8,254 bytes)
- 11. Rags lives! (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:33:24 -0500
- Got the motor running last night. All the problems that I have been having; slow cranking, fire in the distributor, intermittent spark; were all due to...... engine was not earthed! Yup, stoopid me
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00387.html (7,839 bytes)
- 12. Re: TR-6 Crank (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:56:30 -0500
- I called Moldex 3 years or so ago. I was quoted $6,000 for the first crank, but then the price would drop to $4,000 or so. It's hard to pony up for the first. I asked around if anyone wanted share in
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00397.html (7,146 bytes)
- 13. Re: TR-6 Crank (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:30:03 -0500
- That would have to be renegotiated; my info is years old, and I've just got my motor running, so I'm not the one to lead the charge. Shane == unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.t
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00416.html (6,843 bytes)
- 14. Re: Oil pan sises TR6 versus GT6 (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:02:32 -0500
- According to the Rimmer Bros web pages, the TR6 and GT6 pans have different stock numbers. As an aside, my alloy pan required 7 quarts to fill. With the oil cooler and accumulator, Rags will take 11
- /html/fot/2006-01/msg00462.html (6,815 bytes)
- 15. Moving the TR6 motor rearward (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:48:05 -0500
- Hi All, Would moving the TR6 motor rearward 1.5 inches make any difference to to corner weights? The TR6 motor clears the firewall by 1.5 inches, so a small modification to the motor mounts, shorteni
- /html/fot/2005-12/msg00206.html (7,320 bytes)
- 16. Re: Swapping out Strombergs for SUs (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:02:37 -0500
- I've heard so many people badmouth Strombergs, and until 1997, I was one of them! My 74 TR6 had the usual (plus more) Stromberg problems. Couldn't pass CA smog, popped and f**rted on trailing thrott
- /html/fot/2005-12/msg00245.html (8,712 bytes)
- 17. Re: A new racer (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:24:10 -0500
- I would have thought the crank-fired ignition and the roller rockers were further sins to keep it from EP. Looks like a lot of work (and $$) went into this car. It will be a bargain if it sells for l
- /html/fot/2005-12/msg00255.html (7,700 bytes)
- 18. Rollbar padding material question (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:32:35 -0500
- What is the current wisdom regarding rollbar padding? For myself a very firm material is best; if too soft, it compresses easily and then provides no padding at all. Searching sundry cattledogs I fi
- /html/fot/2005-12/msg00269.html (7,165 bytes)
- 19. Re: GT6 Mk 1 Engines (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:04:05 -0500
- Mark, I'm not aware of any diferences in the blocks between the 2.0 and 2.5 liter sixes. I have seen many different head designs and castings, but I cannot answer for the blocks. Sorry! Shane Ingate
- /html/fot/2005-12/msg00270.html (6,805 bytes)
- 20. RE: Featured photo (score: 1)
- Author: "SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:10:09 -0500
- == fot at autox.team.net supported in part by Fat Chance Garage == http://fatchancegarage.com I say, isn't there something in the FOT By-Laws whereupon if one FOTer should acquire the envy of many, t
- /html/fot/2005-11/msg00058.html (7,019 bytes)
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