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1. Downshift: Double clutch or blip? (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:10:53 -0700
For those of you who race cars with synchromesh trannies, when downshifting, do you double clutch or just blip the throttle? The books I have read split about sixty to forty on this one, with the maj
/html/vintage-race/2002-06/msg00021.html (7,415 bytes)

2. Bell Mag-4 helmet purchase questions (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 08:35:39 -0800
I'm considering purchasing a Bell Mag-4 (SA 2000) helmet for use with my '60 TR-3A in autocross and possibly driving school when I build more safety into the car. I would also use the helmet for simi
/html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00035.html (8,126 bytes)

3. TR-3A: Skid pad oil starvation question (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 11:15:42 -0700
I would like to take my TR-3A out on a circular skid pad to measure G forces and to check for over or understeer. The drill is to drive around a marked circle at ever increasing speed until either th
/html/vintage-race/2001-09/msg00006.html (7,530 bytes)

4. Selling TR-4A: Asking price? (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:36:24 -0700
I've decided to sell my TR-4A autocrosser. I've gotten the TR-3A really shaped up lately and don't have the time, energy or money for two project cars. Could I ask you to read the specs on the car an
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00140.html (7,551 bytes)

5. Re: Selling TR-4A. (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:34:48 -0700
For $150, I'll ship you the seats. ;-) BTW, I checked out the web site for Intermountain Vintage Racing and was impressed, especially with the touring class event. It seems lower key than anything a
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00173.html (6,984 bytes)

6. TR-3: Autocross, brake fade (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 09:21:38 -0700
Took the TR-3 out autocrossing for the first time and enjoyed it quite a lot. The car handles much better than expected, but the brakes faded outrageously. By the end of a run, the pedal was nearly t
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00407.html (7,964 bytes)

7. Thanks for brake fade advice (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:20:22 -0700
Thanks to everyone who responded to my autocross brake fade question. I will reply individually, if not immediately. But I was so impressed with the quality of the responses that I wanted to post a p
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00416.html (6,446 bytes)

8. Re: TR-3: "knock-back", restrictor valve (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:22:50 -0700
Several years ago we removed the restrictor valve from the brake line because the brakes were dragging after the pedal was released. Would the fact that this is missing allow "knock back" to happen?
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00438.html (10,123 bytes)

9. Changing brake fluid type (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:38:37 -0700
I know that when changing from DOT-4 to DOT-5 it is necessary to fully rebuild the hydraulic system, changing all the rubber. Would I need to do the same if I went from DOT 5 to AP 550 - or even to
/html/vintage-race/2001-07/msg00439.html (10,012 bytes)

10. Re: Broken Stub Axle (Spindle) on Austin-Healey 3000 (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 19:29:04 -0700
In the TR-4 Competition Preparation Manual, Kastner recommends magnafluxing critical suspension parts every four races. I'd be interested to know how often people do disassemble, inspect and rebuild
/html/vintage-race/2001-05/msg00227.html (9,898 bytes)

11. TR-4A: Solid rear axle seal and brake questions (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:41:57 -0700
The rear brakes and axle on my solid axle TR-4A are a mess because: 1. I may have a bad rear axle bearing, so I may have given the bearings too much grease, causing grease to leak past the seals. 2.
/html/vintage-race/2000-10/msg00073.html (7,513 bytes)

12. TR-3A - correct camber ?? (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 10:17:28 -0700
My '60 TR-3A is in a body shop to have the frame straightened and two cracks welded. Both the frame guy and my mechanic say the static laden camber for the front wheels should be set to 0 degrees. Ho
/html/vintage-race/2000-09/msg00014.html (7,392 bytes)

13. TR-4A: Fan mounting question (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 08:02:19 -0700
The fan mounting on my '66 TR-4A doesn't seem anything like the illustrations in either Bentley, Haynes or the Moss catalogue. In their illustrations, the hub, pulley, hub extension and fan are all h
/html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00001.html (7,058 bytes)

14. TR-4A: Wheel extenders, magnafluxing (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:57:55 -0700
I have two questions regarding setting up the suspension of my TR-4A, which I'm trying to get ready for use at driving school and track days. 1. The front wheels are mounted on 1/8 " extenders in ord
/html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00117.html (7,500 bytes)

15. Re: Steering box, I'm afraid.... (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:42:00 -0700
I just had this done for (gulp) $2200, including a new front oil seal, timing cover gasket, reconditioned hub and rodded radiator. The mechanic completely rebuilt the box and used a new worm gear, pe
/html/vintage-race/2000-08/msg00268.html (8,340 bytes)

16. SF Bay Area mechanic recommendations needed (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:01:14 -0700
Can anyone recommend mechanics or race prep shops for suspension/brake rebuilds (and possibly engine work) on vintage Triumph four bangers in the San Francisco Bay Area? Can this sort of work, especi
/html/vintage-race/2000-07/msg00132.html (6,909 bytes)

17. TR-4A: Removing fan and hub (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 09:11:26 -0700
I'm considering removing the fan and hub from my late '66 TR-4A and using an electric fan instead. Advice on the list regarding this mod has been about 50/50 in the past. (The concern is regarding da
/html/vintage-race/2000-05/msg00143.html (7,021 bytes)

18. Diesel Engine Oil for older cars? (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 09:01:18 -0700
In a Car and Driver Magazine article (Nov 1999 by Patrick Bedard), an oil expert, Ed Kollin, recommends using diesel engine oil in older cars, in particular, CG-4 15W-40. He says that corrosion is mo
/html/vintage-race/2000-05/msg00320.html (7,497 bytes)

19. TR-4A - Radiator repair question (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:10:52 -0800
The radiator of my TR-4A is leaking from the bottom tank, the core has localized damage and the wings are broken off the drain tap, but the car had no overheating problems in normal driving. The car
/html/vintage-race/2000-03/msg00182.html (7,602 bytes)

20. TR-2,3,4A - Double clutching, heel and toe shifting. (score: 1)
Author: John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 00:03:56 -0800
Anyone on the list comfortable and smooth with double clutching and heel and toe braking/shifting in a TR 2,3,4A? Did you have to modify the pedals? Was it difficult to learn and get smooth? Thanks.
/html/vintage-race/2000-01/msg00044.html (7,159 bytes)

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