- 261. Re: [Fot] Racing a Triumph TRANSMISSIONS (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:32:42 -0600
- If I could afford one I wouldn't care. jim g --Original Message-- From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Yahoo Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 3:12 PM To: Ma
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00104.html (14,145 bytes)
- 262. Re: [Fot] Steering shaft u-joint TR-4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:40:48 -0600
- That MGB U-joint looks pretty nifty but looks heavy. Are they available in titanium ? jg --Original Message-- From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Ba
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00153.html (13,337 bytes)
- 263. [Fot] I cut intake & exhaust port sections today ( tr4 ) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:23:31 -0600
- FoT, I cut some TR4 port sections today, right down the middle of the valve guides. It sure is a different view of the TR4 ports. The exhaust port is a mess. I'm going to try welding around the back
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00171.html (9,656 bytes)
- 264. Re: [Fot] I cut intake & exhaust port sections today ( tr4 ) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:04:17 -0600
- The exhaust doesn't have to be as efficient as the intake because the charge is under pressure on the way out but that square 90 degree turn could benefit from a fillet weld right in the corner behin
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00174.html (11,799 bytes)
- 265. Re: [Fot] I cut intake & exhaust port sections today ( tr4 ) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:36:42 -0600
- I'm definitely going to be looking at valve seats. They play a really big roll in the overall flow. As far as valve guides go we will do some testing with and without. More importantly though I want
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00178.html (13,001 bytes)
- 266. Re: [Fot] Best distributor/ignition for TR4 - conclusion (score: 1)
- Author: toodamnfunky@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:01:22 +0000 (UTC)
- Chris, If you like that we'll have to get you out punkin chunkin one of these days. jim g -- Original Message -- "flung" - that's a nice word. Never heard it before. I like it. Have to look what it m
- /html/fot/2012-10/msg00200.html (14,112 bytes)
- 267. Re: [Fot] Is anyone using a vacuum pump to evacuate the crankcase? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 18:15:03 -0700
- One of my local speed shops sells a 12Volt vacuum pump just for that reason. I understand it's a GM part. I've heard of cars that pull 11in. of vacuum. In those cases some reverse their oil seals or
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00038.html (10,623 bytes)
- 268. [Fot] I have piston shrinkage (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:37:35 -0700
- FoT Tonight I was reminded of the reason you don't measure stuff in the cold. In a hurry to use my new measuring tools I shot straight out to the garage and started my post season measurements after
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00132.html (9,121 bytes)
- 269. Re: [Fot] I have piston shrinkage (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:51:36 -0700
- They are forged Wiseco's jg Jim, That's pretty surprising -- what is the brand of piston? Cast or forged? Duncan (Texas) 1952 Morgan Plus 4 Red #6 In started coming pistons part _____________________
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00136.html (10,116 bytes)
- 270. Re: [Fot] Pyrometer (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:55:53 -0700
- I use one of the Longacres, here's a link to one for $ 100. Jim g. http://compare.ebay.com/like/290092036788?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes &var=sbar Looking to purchase one, any recommendations
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00154.html (9,124 bytes)
- 271. Re: [Fot] Subject: Re: front toe setting for racing TR6 (score: 1)
- Author: James Gray <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:17:31 -0700
- I found that by eliminating the front spring spacers combined with lowered comp springs the steering rack centers itself. Jim g Sent from my iPhone http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfu
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00183.html (10,910 bytes)
- 272. Re: [Fot] Christian Marx "MAD MARX" VITON CRANK SEAL AN UPDATE all available again and more (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:38:11 -0700
- I can't remember the last time the cost of anything went down. Thanks Chris & Joe, the seals work great. jim g --Original Message-- From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net
- /html/fot/2012-11/msg00215.html (10,757 bytes)
- 273. [Fot] TR4 port sections and castings (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012 22:50:25 -0700
- I've posted some new photo's of tr4 port sections and silicone castings of the ports and intake manifold. Tha castings really give a different perpective of the ports. http://s698.beta.photobucket.co
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00013.html (8,811 bytes)
- 274. Re: [Fot] TR4 Tachometer (score: 1)
- Author: James Gray <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:42:33 -0700
- Auto meter has served me well. Jim g Sent from my iPhone http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/toodamnfunky@comcast.net _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://w
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00018.html (10,730 bytes)
- 275. [Fot] Two GT6's for sale in Denver for $2K, for both. (score: 1)
- Author: toodamnfunky@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:26:54 +0000 (UTC)
- Two GT6's for sale in Denver for $2K, for both. NFI, just FYI OK? 10-4 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3455721569.html jim g _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http:/
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00082.html (8,617 bytes)
- 276. Re: [Fot] TR8 direction (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:45:04 -0700
- Race it. jim g We have a TR8 sitting in front of us. Input on what you think we should do with it? It is in good shape, no rust, decent paint, soft top, doesn't start and has been garaged for more th
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00119.html (10,244 bytes)
- 277. Re: [Fot] TR8 direction (score: 1)
- Author: toodamnfunky@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:17:07 +0000 (UTC)
- I for one don't give a hoot about re-sale price. I have bags of money and time in my TR4 and wouldn't recover but a fraction of it if I ever chose to sell it. I do it becau se I love the sport and I
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00152.html (12,301 bytes)
- 278. Re: [Fot] need help (score: 1)
- Author: toodamnfunky@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:45:51 +0000 (UTC)
- Bill, If you have made a milkshake in the crankcase the bearings are most likely hosed. It's not hard to confirm it if you can get the oil pan off and pull a couple caps. You can buy dye penetrant sp
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00231.html (12,136 bytes)
- 279. Re: [Fot] Go-Pro / Traqmate (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:04:12 -0700
- Tony, Traqmate offers the sync cable and software for Go Pro HD. I'm not sure how the sync cable works, I use the chase cam with the traqmate. Jim Gray http://store.traqmate.com/HD-Video-Upgrade-p/93
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00317.html (10,315 bytes)
- 280. Re: [Fot] TR4 build questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gray" <toodamnfunky@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:03:27 -0700
- Steve & Marty The copper head gasket could be the shim type gasket. The old shim steel gaskets are now shim copper gaskets and are very soft. On the crank plugs I learned early to ask for them to be
- /html/fot/2012-12/msg00323.html (13,328 bytes)
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