Scott,
> Does anyone out there definitely *know* that readings on the pressure
gauge
> of 10 to 20psi when hot at 800 rpm idle are dangerous? My experience says
> they aren't.
I drove my TR6 several thousand miles with (hot) 10 psi @ idle and 30 psi @
2K. The bearings were all worn when I rebuilt the motor, but no damage had
been done, and it didn't require much machining. I think as long as you
keep a tired engine cool and don't push it hard, it'll last quite a while
(IMHO).
> Secondly, has anyone had any good experiences with solid hardwood dashes?
> Several years ago, I got a great looking solid teak dash for my TR4
I have an older solid cherry dash from TRF. It's poorly finished, but I
haven't had any trouble with it. My car is garaged 99% of the time, though
(i.e., if it's not up on blocks in the garage, then it's broke down on the
road somewhere, and I'm trying to hustle a way to get it home...).
I've read that teak is one of the most stable woods; it resists cracking,
expansion, warping, and rot *extremely* well. Where budget allows, it's a
preferred wood for many boating applications and lawn furniture, etc. You
could put this in your car with *no* finish and leave it outside with the
top down year round, and this dash would still hold up marvelously (IMHO).
Kevin Riggs
'72 TR6
rkriggs@ingr.com
Huntsville, A
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