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41. RE: BRM's on the Streets of Bourne. (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:36:12 -0500; Yes, I remember the sound of the H-16's at Watkins Glen in the mid 60's. It was music to my young, automotive inclined ears. There was no confusing the sound of the H-16 with the other cars going by; /html/fot/1999-08/msg00180.html (9,123 bytes)
42. Re: SU Carbs (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 06:55:52 -0500; For what it's worth, I will give you my experience with a TR-4 full race engine. Prior to 1985 I had used springs in the carbs (1 3/4 SU H6's) and automatic transmission fluid in the dashpots. In 198; /html/fot/1999-07/msg00013.html (11,961 bytes)
43. tr-6 Emissions (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:57:11 -0500; I am helping a friend rebuild her TR-6. She bought the car new in 1974 and it has been sitting for about 15 years. This is turning out to be a very major restoration effort (wish I had thought a litt; /html/fot/1999-07/msg00037.html (7,052 bytes)
44. RE: TR4 block deck surface irregularities (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 06:50:45 -0500; I had one bad experience with Coppercote as a head gasket sealant. Since the early 80's I have used a product called Gaskacinch for sealing metal head gaskets for my TR-4 race car (in fact I use it o; /html/fot/1999-07/msg00100.html (9,324 bytes)
45. Spare Parts (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 07:05:04 -0500; I have been doing some house cleaning in my garage recently, and have come across a number of items that I would like to sell to make more room in the garage. Eventually I will come up with a more co; /html/fot/1999-07/msg00101.html (6,875 bytes)
46. Re: TR6 Diff flange question (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 12:49:27 -0500; I take mine to a local machine shop which has about a 100 ton press. I also suggest that if the flanges are still stubborn, they try a little heat. then tap with a hammer while under load. With a com; /html/fot/1999-07/msg00113.html (7,534 bytes)
47. Mid-Ohio (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:00:48 -0500; It was just 2 years ago this week that I received a call from Phil Bradbury, current owner of the TR-3 race car I built years ago, asking if I was available to co-drive in the Enduro at the Mid-Ohio; /html/fot/1999-06/msg00074.html (8,215 bytes)
48. Re: Rearranging the wardrobe (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 11:15:37 -0500; As I recall the optional TR-6 gear ratio, as normally fitted to PI cars was 3.45:1. The standard ration for TR-6's and all TR-4's was 3.7:1. As you may have noticed, the rear differential mount on th; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00018.html (8,709 bytes)
49. Re: Rearranging the wardrobe (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 11:30:38 -0500; John, I had always heard the rumor about overdrive cars coming with a 4.10 rear gear also. However, I can tell you from experience that I don't think it is true. I have parted out at least 20 TR-3, T; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00020.html (8,118 bytes)
50. Re: Singers? (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 06:43:49 -0500; Mike, you're not alone! When I was a senior in high school (1965) I bought a Singer Gazelle. I think it was a 1960 model. Convertible with a 4-speed. Nice little car, but it didn't hold up too well.; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00101.html (7,575 bytes)
51. Re: Straight cut/close ratio gears (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 07:16:11 -0500; Bob, the other close ratio gearset used in the TR-6 gearbox was from the Dolomite Sprint. It had a 2.19:1 first gear. The identifying factor with this gearset is that it has a smaller diameter input; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00102.html (8,151 bytes)
52. Misc. Ramblings (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 11:19:50 -0500; There's not been much chatter by the FOT list recently. And, we've had a string of beautiful weather recently here in Southern Indiana, good for getting the cars out and enjoying them! So, I thought; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00129.html (13,273 bytes)
53. Re: Small, small world (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 06:50:33 -0500; Some of you may remember that the last time Triumph was the featured marque at the Mid Ohio vintage races (1992), Bob Tullius was one of the speakers at the Saturday night dinner. He sure seemed to b; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00191.html (8,221 bytes)
54. Re: Scattershields (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 07:16:54 -0500; I can relate to your story! When I got my TR-4 to my first driver's school at M.A.R. (old track West of St. Louis) in the spring of 1974, I had a similar experience. Apparently the scattershield rule; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00242.html (8,091 bytes)
55. Re: Spit 1500's (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 07:36:52 -0500; I have Mark's number, but it is at home. If anyone wants it, call me at home (evenings, weekends) at (812) 265-4974.; /html/fot/1999-05/msg00258.html (6,764 bytes)
56. Overdrive Parts (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:29:25 -0500; Last Saturday a good friend of mine (John Reed) who drives a beautiful small mouth TR-3 brought his (A-Type) overdrive transmission over and asked me to take a look. Said it had not been working prop; /html/fot/1999-04/msg00043.html (7,492 bytes)
57. Re: The Quest - History of TR2 Longdoor Race Car (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 07:11:12 -0500; While I can't help with your particulat quest, your note interested me for a couple of reasons. First, I have a TR-2. It is a street car which I bought in college in 1972. It is a late, short door, c; /html/fot/1999-04/msg00177.html (10,693 bytes)
58. Re: The Quest - History of TR2 Longdoor Race Car (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 07:50:07 -0500; Right Irv, one of the race officials asked if I would be willing to drive my TR-4 as the pace car for the All Triumph race. Since I'm an old race driver, and my car is an old race car, I guess they t; /html/fot/1999-04/msg00179.html (7,318 bytes)
59. Re: Steering Question (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:28:42 -0500; Irv, I have used both, and there is not a real noticable difference. For racing, I personally prefer the shorter steering arms. It will make your steering a little quicker. To some extent, I would gu; /html/fot/1999-04/msg00202.html (8,060 bytes)
60. Re: A trick learned whilst Flying (score: 1): Author: Jack Wheeler <jwheeler@robus.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:37:39 -0500; Pat, at the Runoffs in 1984, there was a huge pileup in the GT-1 race as about 20 cars went straight off the track at turn 6 and into the woods. The woods caught fire! This melee was due to a freak t; /html/fot/1999-04/msg00203.html (8,976 bytes)

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