- 1. [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:01:35 -0600
- Here's what I was able to find on the chevy rods - Message from Jack in 2007: I continue to work on lower cost rods for our TR's. I need an indication of the level of interest in the Triumph communit
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- 2. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Kramer" <rkramer3@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:19:27 -0500
- We have had them in our engine for about three years. I am looking for the spec sheet on them.......somewhere on my computer. They require grinding the crank to another dimension so you can use Chevy
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- 3. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Janzen <s.janzen@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 22:26:46 -0400
- Now if only we could find something similar for the 6 cylinder... _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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- 4. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark Pendergrass" <mpendy@dishmail.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 06:33:56 -0700
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- 5. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:41:49 -0500
- Amen! Carrillos were 480 the last time I checked. Sent from my iPhone it _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net/donat
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00049.html (10,121 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: N197TR4@cs.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:05:12 EDT
- The rods I used are made by Skat for 2.10 inch crank pins and 6.25 length. You can find bearings for as small as 2.00. I modified (welded) the crankshaft by making the bearing journal narrower. An ol
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- 7. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: robert bownes <bownes@seiri.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:28:24 -0400
- I run also Scat rods (2-54L-6657) from a Ford which has the same diameter than Triumph. The rods length is 6.65". I center the rod with the piston which are narrow made to the rods specific. I run th
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00051.html (9,499 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: John Reed <John.Reed@wilson.com>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:39:15 -0500
- Hello All: Need some opinions on what I think might be a problem with my 1969 TR6 water temp gauge is an electrical unit. Scenario: recently, I've noticed the car running a bit hot, ie, the needle wi
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00052.html (11,182 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "riverside" <riverside@southslope.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:04:34 -0500
- .....and then there are those who would embrace that condition at the big end. less friction etc. DD the though of narrower rods at the big end region worries me. I run an engine shop, and know from
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00064.html (12,792 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "William Dewar" <pcdelux@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:36:21 -0400
- In my case with a TR4A, the fuel gauge also was reading incorrectly. A new voltage stabilizer fixed the problem. JVV -- Original Message -- From: <vintage.racer@comcast.net> To: "Friends of Triumph"
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- 11. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:52:20 -0400
- An infrared gauge is like a camera, it sees heat instead of visible light (different wave length) Some people think with a laser pointer on this gauge you measure the point of the laser b WRONG! The
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- 12. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: n197tr4@cs.com
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:34:22 -0400
- As far I run these rods I have up to 95 PSI pressure and if the engine gets very during a hot weather race like in Assen the last weekend the pressure drops down to 80PSI. Idle pressure is 50PSI and
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00071.html (10,013 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:10:14 -0500
- Yes, the main reason is cost, but secondary reasons are weight and rod length. What is the current cost of a billet crank and Carillos - $3500? The total cost for rods and crank (welding, grinding an
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00072.html (7,432 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:47:52 +0200
- If you don't want to spend the $ on an infrared temp device, Lisle (and many others) makes a drop in thermometer that goes in the radiator neck. I have been using these for years without incident. A
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00073.html (12,563 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:46:25 +0200
- I am running a Mallory points dist. and need recommendations on a rev limiter. I am looking at the Petronix digital rev limiter, but I know nothing about the other options or pros and cons. Thanks in
- /html/fot/2010-07/msg00089.html (11,396 bytes)
- 16. [Fot] chevy con-rods (score: 1)
- Author: "Geoff Byrne" <gkbyrne@optushome.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:54:01 +1000
- Bathurst - Mount Panorama. Ooooooohhh. Bit of a tow, though. rml -- Bob Lang Triumph TR6!! | This space for rent 2010 NER Solo Chair | Voice:617-253-7438 | Cell: 339-927-4489 -- _____________________
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