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1. [Fot] Do(o)med or flat lifters? (score: 148): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:08:02 -0400; ensure parts are to spec) This is part of the problem with rebuilt failures, it isn't all "defective parts". HTH Glen problems came in when people used aftermarket parts or tuning parts. --Original; /html/fot/2018-08/msg00090.html (16,115 bytes)
2. [Fot] Thickness of figure 8 gaskets (score: 116): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:32:06 -0400; "but even with that I have to trim the liners down." I suspect for the same reason as I, the replacement liners I use (LA Sleeve) usually need around .010 off to get them down to book spec, and a cou; /html/fot/2017-07/msg00071.html (12,090 bytes)
3. [Fot] TR6 transmission rebuild - counter shaft gears, and somewhat related... (score: 116): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 10:57:37 -0500; On the subject of the (very marginal) layshaft bearings, these will live a lot longer if the end-float is set to a minimum, and the oil changed frequently. Every time it goes graunch, it's making met; /html/fot/2018-01/msg00028.html (13,088 bytes)
4. [Fot] Group 44 car found (score: 116): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 10:41:51 -0400; It looks like the same roll bar, in which case it will have the original SCCA logbook number stamped into it. With that info, you may be able to get more info from older members of that SCCA region.; /html/fot/2018-05/msg00157.html (12,788 bytes)
5. [Fot] TR4 Race Engine Break-in Questions (score: 116): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 07:50:13 -0400; Yes there is some degree of truth in that, it's a balance... Glen Probably much more horsepower is lost by being too kind on a fresh engine than by running it at full throttle too soon; Marcel Van: "; /html/fot/2018-08/msg00074.html (13,175 bytes)
6. [Fot] Crack in block fixable? (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2017 08:18:18 -0400; Nice repair! A Blue Angels airshow trumps all, enjoy! Glen (a Blue Angels fan since they were flying the F-4) I went with the time sert insert method. Finished buttoning up the engine a little while; /html/fot/2017-07/msg00008.html (10,583 bytes)
7. [Fot] Figure 8 gasket thickness (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2017 15:03:34 -0400; ... and if the block is decked and not perfect, end-to-end & side-to-side, things will get even more complicated. I shoot for .005 on composition and .002 - .0025 on steel gaskets. Glen The entire fi; /html/fot/2017-08/msg00005.html (13,919 bytes)
8. [Fot] FW: Grattan VSCDA next weekend? piston/head clearance (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:51:42 -0400; With the good rods and reasonable rpm you have plenty of clearance. You don't want too much clearance either cuz then it lessens the "squish" effect. The idea is to have enough clearance for all runn; /html/fot/2017-08/msg00050.html (12,877 bytes)
9. [Fot] piston/head clearance (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:35:29 -0400; That's a significant difference in CR. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how extra piston/head clearance is a power gain, but I can't argue with real world dyno tests, all being equal, CR inclu; /html/fot/2017-08/msg00063.html (15,647 bytes)
10. [Fot] Oil diapers (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:27:18 -0400; Hell yeah, whatever it takes at the track w/o jeopardizing safety, there's a big difference between a field-expediency and a permanent fix... Glen Sometimes you have to unleash your inner bubba if yo; /html/fot/2017-08/msg00090.html (11,172 bytes)
11. [Fot] Ken Gillanders (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:44:21 -0400; Old Ken sure is going to be missed, he was a good man. Yes the subject of firearms did often come up in many conversations that I had with him, IIRC he was particularly fond of the M1 rifle. Next tim; /html/fot/2017-10/msg00018.html (11,137 bytes)
12. [Fot] Supplier for Brake shoes for TR4 (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:17:11 -0400; It sure is, the center hole and stud holes require slight mods, but they will crack with hard use (racing). With frequent inspection you can catch the cracks early and monitor them. IF you can find O; /html/fot/2017-10/msg00074.html (12,594 bytes)
13. [Fot] [TR] TR4A head gasket, 87 mm cylinders (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:00:41 -0400; I think that both the copper and steel shim gaskets need that "attention to detail". I also suspect that uneven/incorrect liner height is the cause of many of the problems with these gaskets... Glen; /html/fot/2017-10/msg00091.html (17,212 bytes)
14. [Fot] Oil line & cooler flush (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2018 08:11:35 -0500; Yeah I wasn't considering replacing the cooler as part of a routine oil service, that would be a bit extreme...! I do a detailed strip and clean on the oil system and fit a new cooler after any metal; /html/fot/2018-01/msg00009.html (10,244 bytes)
15. [Fot] TR6 transmission rebuild - counter shaft gears (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 06:40:30 -0500; What Steve said, this is the way to do it. Also I recently noticed that Moss is selling a double bearing gear now. Glen For all gearboxes I rebuild and for a number of other builders I modify the lay; /html/fot/2018-01/msg00026.html (12,126 bytes)
16. [Fot] clutch master opinion (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 15:38:13 -0400; I've always been curious about that too, but not enough so to make any effort to find out... In any case, I routinely use their hydraulics in my work, without any issues. Glen --Original Message-- Fr; /html/fot/2018-05/msg00046.html (11,208 bytes)
17. [Fot] safety switches (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Sat, 26 May 2018 12:01:58 -0400; OK that testimony from TeriAnn makes the point, that settles it with me... Glen 40 years driving an old leafer I fitted one out of an '80s Mustang into my leaf sprung Land Rover --Original Message--; /html/fot/2018-05/msg00180.html (9,352 bytes)
18. [Fot] Accusump Installation (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:33:01 -0400; Chris whatever works and I do share your concept of KISS. There are plenty of cars running fine without them, they aren't a prerequisite. A well designed baffle system will eliminate most problems, b; /html/fot/2018-07/msg00130.html (11,038 bytes)
19. [Fot] Cams (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:39:50 -0400; My pleasure, glad to contribute any of the mostly-worthless knowledge I've accumulated from nearly a half-century of screwing around with TRs... Glen Thanks for your input on that, Glen. Very helpful; /html/fot/2018-07/msg00135.html (10,368 bytes)
20. [Fot] TR4 Race Engine Break-in Questions (score: 110): Author: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1); Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2018 17:33:25 -0400; The short version, rings flex. Piston pushes ring up, it's flat and against the lower face of the groove. Gas pressure charge travels through the side gap on top past the upper face of the ring and g; /html/fot/2018-08/msg00070.html (12,411 bytes)

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