- 281. Re: [6pack] Compression ratio calculation (Was Headers) (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 02:21:06 +0000
- The TR6 compression ratio was gradually reduced over the years from 9.5:1 (UK PI) to 7.5:1 in 1974 (US version). I realize that there was a change in head at least once during that time but was all o
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00057.html (8,241 bytes)
- 282. Re: [6pack] TR6 exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:17:10 +0000
- Based on what I am reading here there is some demand for a TR6 system that flows well, sounds appropriate for a street car driven on long trips (ie doesn't require you to wear ear plugs), wont rust a
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00070.html (8,901 bytes)
- 283. Re: [6pack] Compression Ratio Calculation (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:36:18 +0000
- Thanks Derek, that is quite a formidable spreadsheet !. And that thickness is consistent with Roger Williams who says in both TR6 books that the US head will need about .080 removed to bring the comp
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00071.html (8,042 bytes)
- 284. Re: [6pack] TR6 exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:53:58 +0000
- Ok, this is good. So if you buy an 860-270 from Moss, it looks like it goes all the way from the back up to the flange that bolts to what, the standard TR6 exhaust manifold ?. If you buy a performanc
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00079.html (10,070 bytes)
- 285. Re: [6pack] TR6 exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 02:08:43 +0000
- [resending, this time below 3k limit] intermediate pipes. So is there an end to end solution that matches my desirable characteristics (performance header, good flow, good sound, not too loud, stainl
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00082.html (8,357 bytes)
- 286. Re: [6pack] Gear Reduction Starter (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:34:43 +0000
- It's nice that he includes the new tranny/bellhousing bolts (apparently sans dowels). A bit of added bling to go with your shiny new starter. Stan --Original Message-- From: 6pack-bounces+stan.foster
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00100.html (7,392 bytes)
- 287. Re: [6pack] Compression Ratio Calculation (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:17:23 +0000
- The gentleman who is doing the machining for my motor also asserts that zero decked engines develop more torque. He is going to CC my cylinder head to my desired CR btw. Stan --Original Message-- Fro
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00103.html (9,272 bytes)
- 288. [6pack] Source for PVC sleeve ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:46:42 +0000
- Throughout the TR6 there are various times where black PVC like sleeve material is used to buffer the wiring. We see it for the wires coming through the inner wing for the headlamps and we see it cov
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00172.html (7,345 bytes)
- 289. Re: [6pack] window crank removal tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:33:53 +0000
- Take said punch, wrap some electrical tape around all but an inch from the end to buffer the plastic disk (or not..), then using a wide blade stubby screwdriver lever the disk/crank gently apart to r
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00183.html (9,264 bytes)
- 290. Re: [6pack] TR6 Grill Question & Nissan Diff (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:29:22 +0000
- Agreed on the brass/alu. I think we have all faced the same rot in the grille frame at one time or another. The trim piece underneath it is constructed the same way and suffers the same fate. As to w
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00193.html (9,976 bytes)
- 291. Re: [6pack] TR6 Grill Question & Nissan Diff (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:25:35 +0000
- Did they do powder coating in the early 70's ? Looks like TRF has viable replacements: http://www.zeni.net/trf/TR6-250GC/190.php?s_wt=1680&s_ht=1050 Stan --Original Message-- From: 6pack-bounces+stan
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00195.html (8,232 bytes)
- 292. Re: [6pack] Anyone know VINNY from Lakewood NJ???? (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:08:01 +0000
- Seems to be in a slightly different line of business than TR parts. http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_dwqbcz Champion Subcontractors 520 New Egypt Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701-2939, United States (Map)
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00212.html (8,998 bytes)
- 293. Re: [6pack] Clutch Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:54:23 +0000
- The hardest part about pulling the tranny is putting it back in... Tranny with no OD weighs around 60lbs, with OD around 100lbs and it is very awkward to get into position and mated to the engine. Th
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00220.html (8,812 bytes)
- 294. Re: [6pack] Trailing Arm Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:04:32 +0000
- Bob, very nice job, did you use Richards adjustable brackets also ?. For those that cant be bothered fabricating something or (eek!) resorting to trying to burn out the rubber bushes, one trick I lea
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00240.html (8,052 bytes)
- 295. Re: [6pack] Way off topic; for Seattle (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:31:00 +0000
- If he is flying into SEA and driving into Seattle there is a Fry's not too far away in Renton, exit 5 off 405. http://shop3.outpost.com/isp/renton.html Stan --Original Message-- From: 6pack-bounces+s
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00245.html (7,839 bytes)
- 296. [6pack] TR6 door mirrors (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:02:22 +0000
- In another forum recently there was a discussion about door mirrors. It seems that the US cars had either none or a single bullet mirror on the driver side door. The UK cars seem have had the more tr
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00265.html (6,872 bytes)
- 297. Re: [6pack] TR6 door mirrors (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:58:38 +0000
- Thanks Lou. I'm actually using a stick on mirror to enhance the passenger side bullet as you can see in this picture. It was the closest fit that I could find (not quite 4 inches diameter) and althou
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00270.html (8,028 bytes)
- 298. Re: [6pack] TR6 door mirrors (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:47:19 +0000
- Nobody has yet reported success getting a convex mirror cut to size (I personally had a glass shop try twice before they declared defeat). Dick sent me a mail the other day saying he was motivated en
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00279.html (8,977 bytes)
- 299. Re: [6pack] TR250 right hand mirror (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:34:17 +0000
- Exactly. Some of us have bullets with 4 inch diameter mirrors and so far nobody has volunteered a source for a 4 inch convex mirror and the conversation has moved to how to create one from a larger c
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00309.html (10,115 bytes)
- 300. Re: [6pack] The U-Joints are removed (score: 1)
- Author: "Foster, Stan" <stan.foster@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:06:58 +0000
- Bob, unfortunately you have only experienced half of the potential aggravation. Yet to come is finding that the joints are way too tight once you get the circlips in (assuming you can get them in to
- /html/6pack/2008-01/msg00312.html (8,287 bytes)
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