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1. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:52:48 -0500; Torque values are for the nuts and bolts, not the pieces holding them together. It's simply a matter of determining the size and grade of the bolt(s), and then looking up the torque values for them.; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00736.html (8,138 bytes)
2. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 10:44:27 -0500; I was just talking about a bolt. Never said that was all there was to torque. For almost all applications of standard threaded fasteners (bolts), the fastener manufacturer gives a recommended and max; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00744.html (8,865 bytes)
3. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:40:50 -0500; Porsche, Wilwood and a number of other manufacturers have standard in their caliper rebuild kits the o-rings you need to replace when you split the caliper, which their rebuild procedures call for. G; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00759.html (9,404 bytes)
4. Re: Brake Caliper Conspiracy (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:04:49 -0500; That's not a true statement. Failure happens when you go into plastic deformation. Simply flexing below that level doesn't result in failure. That's why your cars springs sit there going "boing boing; /html/triumphs/2005-12/msg00764.html (9,298 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] McMaster Carr (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 06:12:43 -0400; One of the wonderful things about McMaster Carr is they are not troubled by tiny orders. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00503.html (6,819 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] Followup question on car insurance. (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:27:28 -0400; Sounds like you really don't want Hagerty after all. From their web site: a.. Usage. Hagerty provides coverage for vehicles that are used on an occasional basis -- e.g. club functions, exhibitions, o; /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00705.html (8,377 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Modern Brakes... (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:38:46 -0400; There are better ways to go. Those calipers are stock Toyota truck 4x4 calipers, available at any parts store. You can do a google search on this conversion. It's normally a drop in fit onto the GT6/; /html/triumphs/2006-04/msg00731.html (8,611 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] Battery Charger hookup on Positive Ground Car? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 09:27:16 -0400; Having blown up a few batteries in my time, it's not an experience I recommend to others or particularly enjoy myself. You will almost always get away with sparks at the battery, but once in a while.; /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00549.html (7,772 bytes)
9. [TR] Re: Seats (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 13:47:31 -0400; I've a pair of Miata seats if you're interested. Many racing seats are a bear to get in and out of. Cheap ones tend to be about as comfortable to sit on as a board. Do consider that. Not sure what yo; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00013.html (8,245 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] Where to Buy a used Mercedes? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 05:43:06 -0400; Hmm, you're kinda all over the board on this thread with reliability and operating costs of the cars you mentioned. Lived with those old (now) 300 series cars. Rock solid reliable they are not. Very; /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00644.html (8,333 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] What's the WORST Car You've Ever Owned? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 06:17:44 -0400; Audi Fox. Kept it a month, which was 30 days too long. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00681.html (9,329 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] the natural balance of straight six engines - why?? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 06:18:57 -0400; http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/smooth3.htm Pay particular attention to this image: http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/smooth_6cylinder.jpg == This list supported in part; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00039.html (8,036 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] brake fluid proof paint? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:27:23 -0400; No paint expert am I. But I've noticed that Toyotas and Hondas are almost impervious to brake fluid paint damage. Even with years of leaking master cylinders they still have good paint under there. =; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00173.html (7,063 bytes)
14. [TR] Re: Wheel bearing problem (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:37:20 -0400; That's probably the hardest job to do on a Spitfire. Many an axle/hub/carrier has been destroyed by hydraulic presses and the like when trying to do it without the proper fixtures. And even then, man; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00403.html (7,102 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] STUPID QUESTION about oil viscosity (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:28:18 -0400; Yes. Valid tuning technique that's been used for probably as long as there's been forks.; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00507.html (6,618 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] nyloc nuts (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:56:32 -0400; The "no" answer comes from the aircraft industry and the FAA standards prohibiting their reuse. However, that prohibition on reuse was lifted well over a decade ago, back when I was spinning wrenches; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00381.html (7,865 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] Do Rotors Really Fail? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:01:54 -0400; Rotors don't wear out and need replacing nearly as often as parts manufacturers would have you believe. While I've had rotors fail mechanically, that is actually quite rare. You get a couple of thing; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00383.html (9,098 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Do Rotors Really Fail? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 05:54:00 -0400; No. No dielectric grease! Just cleaning the end with a file. Dielectric grease on an arcing surface creates a burned surface quite rapidly. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Regis; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00485.html (7,716 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] What's with Pennsylvania? (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:58:35 -0400; ROTF!!!! == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00185.html (7,009 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] breaking in an engine in first gear (score: 1): Author: "Nolan" <foxtrapper@ispwest.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:23:34 -0400; Three hours of running is pretty far into the break-in. Most of the break-in takes place in the first few minutes of running. The high-load theory is to get the rings pushed against the cylinder wall; /html/triumphs/2006-10/msg00512.html (7,635 bytes)

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