Hi Chip & all
Axles:
There is an outfit in Pennsyvania that does low volume service stuff for
us. It is called U.S. Axle. I met with them once a couple years ago, but
have since lost the information on the contacts. They are in Pottstown @
215.323.3800 and they are listed in the Thomas Register. The volume may
be a bit lower than their "low volume", but it might be worth a try.
John Houlton (TR4) told Jack & I of a stock car oriented supplier
in/near Minneapolis but I will let Jack share that with you if he feels
it has merit.
Cooling:
I may go back part way to where I was on the configuration of our
system. Cooling was absolutely no problem prior to putting the
headlights in. Thanks for the comments.
Friends of Triumph Listing:
....is everyone on the list that should be on the list? I hope we are
NOT driving Bradakis nuts with recent requests, but it would be good to
have everyone on. I am looking forward to the addtition of Baxter Culver
(Peyote II), Gillanders, Schumacher, and the return of Petrolati.
Good luck this summer, Chip....
Regards,
Joe
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>From: Chip Bond[SMTP:spirals@esinet.net]
>Sent: Thursday, June 19, 1997 9:16 AM
>To: 'fot@autox.team.net'
>Subject: Cooling and things
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>Last winter Georger Wright (are you out there George?) had a couple all
>aluminum radiators made up somewhere in richmond. They are identical to the
>stock units sans the filler neck. Beautiful work really. They were a little
>pricey, around $300 or so but seemed to made a big difference in running
>temps. I can't say how much because I also put an airdam on the car at the
>same time, but between the two changes the car runs about 40 degrees
>cooler. At the beginning of the season, I had to put in a functional
>thermostat to keep the temps up. Without it I was running about 130
>degrees.
>
>Bad news from Strange Engineering. They have declined to quote on the
>axles. I'm beginning to contact firms from Thomas Register who list under
>"splines" . I'm hopeful.....
>
>Brake pads: I switched from DS-11 to Power-pads (yellow) in 95. They last
>about 2-1/2 weekends and really seemed to help eliminate fade. I guess
>they're softer the the Ferodos as there is a lot more brake dust after a
>session.
>
>Repairs proceeding on the car, I have sandblasted and painted the tub. The
>engine, oillines, brakes are back in and have the new dash going together.
>I've nearly finished the new steering wheel set-up with rod end supports at
>the firewall and front hoop. Won't make Lime Rock but should be ready for
>the Glen on July 12.
>
>Way to go Hardy! Having missed the last two events I've slipped from 3rd to
>6th in the N. East. But I'll do all I can to get the to the last three NE
>events. If I can manage an invitation, maybe I could hold up the Miata a
>bit as you guys lap me ;>]
>
>Chip
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