- 221. Re: Rear Diff Lube (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 03:03:20 GMT
- I have a Detroit Locker and use heavy weight Redline gear lube. Joe(B) What are people running for rear end gear oil when using a LSD such as a Quaife? This is for a TR-6 under race conditions. Thank
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00375.html (6,849 bytes)
- 222. RE: VTR it's my turn (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 14:53:03 -0700
- That is easier said than done. Since Triumphest is rotated among west coast clubs, there is little interest on their parts in hosting a VTR convention as well. What's more, they don't require any so
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00406.html (7,647 bytes)
- 223. RE: VTR it's my turn (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 15:56:30 -0700
- Triumphfest sounds like a fun event, I wonder if it could be combined with VTR in some way. JVV That suggestion has been made in the past but I doubt it will ever come to pass because while the VTR i
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00408.html (7,076 bytes)
- 224. Nomination for FOT status? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 00:17:02 -0500
- I'd like to nominate Glenn Franco for FoT membership. He's in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area and has purchased a Racing Spitfire that he plans to complete and then enter in some Midwest Council and Vin
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00410.html (6,662 bytes)
- 225. RE: Non VTR help needed (distributor) (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 18:12:20 -0700
- I guess I wm just in awe at anyone would spend the big bucks for obsolete technology like dual point distributors when there are other less expensive and more reliable alternatives! Joe Well my Mallo
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00469.html (8,745 bytes)
- 226. RE: European GP (not LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 18:06:18 -0700
- As David Hobbs said on Wind Tunnel last night, Danica has everything going for her that all successful drivers have, including: A great Team, Great Cars, good skills and a fair amount of luck. The fa
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00529.html (10,976 bytes)
- 227. RE: Non VTR help needed (distributor) (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 12:21:57 GMT
- I have not found anything more reliable than the Mallory Dual Point. It is simple (remember KISS) and my dyno testing has shown it makes as much power as an MSD box. I have gone thru 2 Pertronix unit
- /html/fot/2005-05/msg00540.html (9,769 bytes)
- 228. RE: Return of TR? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:48:06 -0700
- If it is going to be built in England, that can't be too good for the longevity of the marque. :) Joe C. Just got this forwarded note (from the Wedge list) from my Brother-in-law. He drives a TR-7 co
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00009.html (8,743 bytes)
- 229. Take a ride on the "Ring" (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 10:59:40 -0500
- One hot lap in a BMW M3 GTR. http://www.godoftheinternet.com/m3_gtr_nurburgring.wmv Joe Guinan Fremont, NE 68025 joeg@neb.rr.com
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00026.html (7,056 bytes)
- 230. RE: buying gasoline (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 19:54:55 -0700
- What's all this hub0bub about the price of gasoline? Gasoline is one commodity that has had a comapritively slow rise in price since the 60's. Think about it, a car that cost 2500 bucks in the 60's w
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00046.html (10,721 bytes)
- 231. RE: buying gasoline (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:38:10 -0700
- Yeah but those areas were selling gasoline for substantially higher prices in the 60's than the 30 to 35 cents that I referenced. I think that all things considered, gasoline is still a bargain, espe
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00051.html (8,951 bytes)
- 232. RE: buying gasoline (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 15:38:36 -0700
- Back in my college days when I was working the summers in the oil fields of west Texas, there were a couple of techniques used to free up oil when the wells quit producing. One was to pump hot oil do
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00063.html (9,022 bytes)
- 233. RE: RE: 1950 GMC Service Station pick-up truck (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:07:41 -0700
- Great idea! Lets set up a sting operation to catch these scammers. First we need someone to put their car up as bait. Who is gonna step up to the plate. Any takers??? Don't everyone speak up at once!
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00096.html (8,330 bytes)
- 234. Re: red hot headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:42:16 GMT
- It happens to me all the time. Nothing wrong and EGTs normal. Joe(B) couple days later ran across an article saying that such a condition is caused not by a lean mixture, but more likely cam timing o
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00138.html (7,647 bytes)
- 235. Spitfire Engine Bearings Supplier? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:47:41 -0500
- Spitfire 1147 - crank turned down .020 I think. My machine shop has it and will measure for me before I order. What do folks recommend for brand or type of crank and rod bearings for this animal? Who
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00150.html (7,054 bytes)
- 236. RE: Spitfire Engine Bearings Supplier? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:01:18 -0500
- Racing engine, not street. Forgot to mention that. Spitfire 1147 - crank turned down .020 I think. My machine shop has it and will measure for me before I order. What do folks recommend for brand or
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00151.html (7,143 bytes)
- 237. Piston Clearance and Oil Journal ?'s (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:47:00 -0500
- The next couple of what I'm sure will be MANY questions... For a Spitfire 1147 racing engine; First - "Jahns" brand forged (and domed) pistons - what piston to cylinder wall clearance should I run? T
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00162.html (7,088 bytes)
- 238. RE: Kastner Books-Have need.!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Guinan" <joeg@neb.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:19:22 -0500
- Kas said - I understand there will an autograph session scheduled and I'll be happy to see anyone with a new, old, used or tattered one of my books. Makes me very happy to see how many people still r
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00164.html (7,893 bytes)
- 239. RE: Racing TRs (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:03:55 -0700
- According to Robson's "The Works Triumphs" it was May 20, 1953 when Ken Richardson to Jabbeke in an attempt to beat the Sunbeam's records. In March of 1954 one placed 6th overall in the Lyons-Charbon
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00251.html (7,125 bytes)
- 240. RE: mystery noise (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:53:34 -0700
- Reminds me of when I first built my Spitfire. It had a 1296 engine with a GT6 gearbox (input shaft cut down to fit), an aluminum flywheel and a 1500 clutch and pressure plate. After a lot of tranny p
- /html/fot/2005-04/msg00269.html (7,889 bytes)
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