A rebuild well done. A record to be very proud of.
I would not kick you out of my garage for leaking oil, with or without the
diaper!
Best,
Bill
> On Aug 31, 2017, at 1:16 PM, davehogye via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 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
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> 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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