I appreciate the constructive criticism and concerns.
I considered the fire hazard and kept the diaper relatively small. My car
doesn't leak much...it might leave a few small drops when parked, but under
pressure and at speed a leak is more evident, collects on the underside of the
car or is left on the track.
Yes, the diaper is flammable. Especially when soaked with oil. I was curious
enough to test how flammable, of course after removing it.
Perhaps a more catastrophic failure could lead to it's ignition, but I highly
doubt it will ignite spontaneously .
Until the engine is removed for an overhaul, this seems to be a reasonable, if
temporary solution.
Again, if just for shits and grins, I thought I'd share this idea. I was
thinking more for grins.
BTW, I recently completed my 12th event. The Rolex Reunion at Laguna Seca. I am
very proud to say that my TR3 has completed every lap of every session of all
12 events, without any tear downs or rebuilds. Just basic service and
maintenance. Knock on wood.
Stay tuned for some video.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Dentinger via Fot" <fot at autox.team.net>
To: dmar823 at gmail.com, britcars at bellsouth.net
Cc: fot at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 8:00:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil diapers
Don/Barry/Mordy/Dave (et al)...
Our territorial marking habits are well known, and we must live with our
reputation.
When Bob Wismer and I showed up at Barber in Birmingham at one of the very
first vintage events held there, the track staff met us at our assigned parking
spot with two five gallon buckets of Oil Dri. They were smiling, but they were
serious.
"...fricken Appalachian" ? No, sir! Dave's work is Yankee ingenuity. It should
be celebrated!
Bill Dentinger
From: Don Marshall via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
To: barry rosenberg <britcars at bellsouth.net>
Cc: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Aug 30, 2017 7:38 am
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil diapers
Maybe its a southern thang. We did the same thing at Road Atlanta with the TR4
years ago. Grandson James' job was to get under the car after EVERY session and
change the diaper under the rear seal. Don
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