- 101. Ventilated blocks (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 21:09:46 EDT
- I've got a freshly prepped block that suddenly developed about a 2x2" hole on the electrical side. Does anyone have an opinion to share on reusing it? I was half-assed talking about putting a Lexan
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00076.html (6,961 bytes)
- 102. Re: Ventilated blocks (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 21:42:42 EDT
- Hey Mike, The key word is SUDDENLY. My theory is that the block developed a hole and then the #1 rod got sucked thru it sorta like in the airplane movies. Oddly enough the other bearings all show dam
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00078.html (8,269 bytes)
- 103. valve guide inserts (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 14:02:52 EDT
- Hey Bill, Try Goodson Machine tools at 800-533-8010 or <A HREF="WWW.Goodson.com"> www.goodson.com</A>. They have two styles of insert. One is "Bronze-Wall" which threads into the iron guide or "Guide
- /html/fot/2003-09/msg00152.html (6,912 bytes)
- 104. Re: Fuel Pumps (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:25:21 EDT
- Good Morning Henry, I've been running the Holley Red's with Holley regulator for years with no problems. I haven't any check valves reasoning that a failed pump would provide enough internal resistan
- /html/fot/2003-08/msg00057.html (7,570 bytes)
- 105. Shock absorbers? (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:48:01 EDT
- Greetings Amici, I'm still pursuing externally adjustable shocks for the GT6. Does anyone have any experience or opinions on AVO shocks? I gather they're a popular choice in England. Thanx, Steve Smi
- /html/fot/2003-08/msg00096.html (6,169 bytes)
- 106. Re: Kastner Cup to West Coast in 2004 (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 20:02:50 EDT
- Laguna is becoming much too restrictive for amateur racers IMHO. How many FOT are prepared to meet a 90db noise standard and camp a mile from their pits? Buttonwillow by contrast is one of the most r
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00051.html (8,400 bytes)
- 107. Re: Kastner Cup to West Coast in 2004 (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 16:38:38 EDT
- Hey Bill, Can't dispute a single word you say. I'm a desert boy and find beauty in the landscape but trees and greenery are a pretty welcome change. I think Thunderhill is probably the funnest track
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00062.html (8,394 bytes)
- 108. Nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:54:14 EDT
- I'd like to nominate Mike Perry of Rogue Triumph Racing for our group. He's running a couple of GT6's back East and can certainly contribute to our dis-organization. His E-mail is mperry@gate.net. A
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00134.html (6,871 bytes)
- 109. California Speedway (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 13:32:41 EDT
- Can I have a show of hands for who's going to be at California Speedway next weekend? I expect Allen and I will be there early enough to block out the E-Tickets paddock but we'll need to know how mu
- /html/fot/2003-07/msg00282.html (6,401 bytes)
- 110. Re: the new book (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 15:46:36 EDT
- That'll be fine, then you'll only have to sell a few. I'll start calling all the E-Tickets and we'll go in on one...Steve << I think I will ask about $5,000 per copy. (or maybe less) It will never be
- /html/fot/2003-06/msg00118.html (7,417 bytes)
- 111. Copper gasket on a recessed block? (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 12:26:32 EDT
- Good morning Amici, I'm soliciting opinions on using a copper head gasket on the recessed block of the GT6. I don't want to shave the block to get the smooth deck so I'm pondering the effects on the
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00032.html (7,579 bytes)
- 112. Re: Copper gasket on a recessed block? (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 19:54:59 EDT
- That's the kid of thinking I was pursuing! Instead of the brazing I'd just set the rings in the grooves with a .003-.005 deck height and them torque it down. Basically an O-ringed head with wider O-r
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00039.html (8,132 bytes)
- 113. Six cylinder cams (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 14:44:41 EDT
- We all know not to believe what we see in the movies, Right? Even so, can anybody help me to believe that FedEx will someday return my cam when it's found washed up on some desert island? Probably n
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00058.html (6,453 bytes)
- 114. Re: MOSPORT (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 17:18:23 EDT
- In a way it was SARS that put me out of it...Shortage Available ReS ources....a racing disease I'm told... Steve Smith << Has anyone done a recent survey to determine if this SARS thing is going to h
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00065.html (7,276 bytes)
- 115. six cylinder cam (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 11:22:15 EDT
- Appreciation to all who assisted with my search for a cam. FedEx is being a problem with the insurance but I went ahead and bought a new core from Integral cams. Thanks for the help, this dis-organi
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00137.html (6,210 bytes)
- 116. Six cylinder cam followup (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 10:14:23 EDT
- Thought I'd let you all know, FedEx still hasn't resolved my lost cam issue. I keep waiting for Tom Hanks to bring a check but nothing yet. What I do have is a beautiful virgin chilled iron core fro
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00245.html (6,707 bytes)
- 117. Nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 11:13:42 EDT
- I'll proudly second the nomination of Rick Cline. He's learned and rejected more tuning than I've yet imagined. His knowledge and charm will be a welcome addition to the cast of luminaries already re
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00249.html (8,205 bytes)
- 118. Re: nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 19:18:11 EDT
- Very good question Charly: The NEXT thing he needs to do is send all of his money to us in the FOT and we'll take it from there. That's what's so great about this group, we're always so helpful....St
- /html/fot/2003-05/msg00376.html (7,244 bytes)
- 119. Re: Accusump operation (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 09:40:39 EDT
- Good Morning Jack, Glad you guys got home safely with the VW in tow. With the weather we saw it must have been an interesting trip. The Accusump is set up with an initial preload equal to the pressur
- /html/fot/2003-04/msg00093.html (7,818 bytes)
- 120. Nomination of Greg Lund (score: 1)
- Author: Gt6steve@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 10:18:23 EST
- I have met Greg many times at Phoenix and would wholeheartedly second his FOT nomination. His knowledge and experience with all things Triumph will fit perfectly into our "disorganization." Welcome t
- /html/fot/2003-03/msg00023.html (8,466 bytes)
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