I assume these are still wet sleeve engines, no? Shows you how little I know
about TR6. If so, unless you're doing production work you only need to do
one at a time. Most I've seen are probably 1 1/2" to 2" thick. If you're
going to do the honing in the block then you only need a top plate. If
you're doing it out of the block then you need a top and bottom (obviously).
I'm certainly no machinist. I'd guess Kas and Greg Solow would be pretty
much the last word on this.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Gt6steve@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:01 AM
To: FOT@autox.team.net
Subject: Torque plate
Amici,
I'm considering making a torque plate for the six cylinder engines. Would
anyone share their opinions on whether this helps on the Triumphs, and if we
all agree, what thickness is appropriate for a torque plate? I'm thinking
1"
steel would be adequate, I can't imagine doing one to head thickness. Any
opinions available?
Steve
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