- 81. Re: FOT Bulletin-Rear Inner Axle Seals (score: 1)
- Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 18:38:40 +0000
- Yes, I put a baffle outboard of the diff carier bearings. I found a big washer at the hardware store that was just the right size to go in the I.D. of the central housing where the steel tubes are pr
- /html/fot/1997-04/msg00065.html (7,838 bytes)
- 82. Rear suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Mar 1997 18:30:10 -0600
- I was on a mid-winter vacation in sunny Arizona during the exchange of info re: rear sway bars and shackles. I hope it stays alive long enough for me to learn something. I have been trying to figure
- /html/fot/1997-03/msg00010.html (7,445 bytes)
- 83. TR Handling (score: 1)
- Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 Mar 1997 19:15:23 +0000
- Thanks to all who responded to my questions about TR handling! There are some really knowledgeable and experienced people on these lists who are willing to share what they know! Last year we spent mo
- /html/fot/1997-03/msg00024.html (8,005 bytes)
- 84. Handling Story #2 (score: 1)
- Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 Mar 1997 19:33:17 +0000
- Entertainment only: Last year was the first competition year for our TR4. We put stiffer springs and a sway bar in the front, added a leaf to each spring and a sway bar at the rear rear and did some
- /html/fot/1997-03/msg00025.html (7,462 bytes)
- 85. Sway bar sources needed (score: 1)
- Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 19:54:30 +0000
- I've decided to get serious about making my TR4 handle like a real race car. I need some source information for serious anti-sway bars (now there's an archaic misnomer if I ever heard one!) Anyone ha
- /html/fot/1997-03/msg00037.html (6,896 bytes)
- 86. TR4 Gearbox (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jan 1997 13:15:05 -0600
- Thanks for the advice! I checked the thrust wasshers one more time and checked the needle bearing position and you're right on! The cages appeared to be flush with the ends of the gear, and the diame
- /html/fot/1997-01/msg00001.html (6,962 bytes)
- 87. TR Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 19:34:34 -0600
- I must replace the TR4A diaphragm type pressure plate in my TR vintage racer due to finger damage from a failed release bearing. I ordered a clutch from TRF and found it to be a Quinten-Hazel (sp?).
- /html/fot/1997-01/msg00049.html (6,889 bytes)
- 88. Re: test message (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 19:53:26 -0600
- Let's all promise not to abuse it. I suggest we devote it to rather "hard core" type subjects rather than windshield wiper switches and serial numbers. Opinions?
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00012.html (7,343 bytes)
- 89. Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 19:14:55 -0600
- Special thanks to Joe Alexander (ALEXANDER RACING!) for doing the initial research for list members. Thanks, Mark, for setting it up. You must have a magic touch (euphemism for hard work). I will enj
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00013.html (6,499 bytes)
- 90. Re: composit leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 19:54:49 -0600
- Well, let's talk about "cheating". Of course WE all deplore it and would never do it ourselves, but...there IS that element of admiration for those who CREATIVELY cheat..Like the Smokey Yunik 7/8 sca
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00029.html (8,078 bytes)
- 91. Brake fluid (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 1996 16:23:07 -0600
- I'm going to copy a note from a member of the other list, to members of FOT. I too am curious about DOT 4 vs DOT 5. I used Castrol LMA and saw the black stuff coming up from the hole connecting the T
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00041.html (7,826 bytes)
- 92. Re: Brake fluid (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:00:29 -0600
- Thanks for the info. I'm even going to save it. I did not know that DOT was the designation for silicone fluid
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00044.html (6,663 bytes)
- 93. TR Gearbox problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@forbin.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 08:53:24 -0600
- I need advice on a TR4 gearbox used in a vintage racer. When I removed the engine and trans for freshening after the last race, I found that the input shaft to be VERY difficult to turn. Disassembly
- /html/fot/1996-12/msg00061.html (7,250 bytes)
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