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241. [Fot] Email communication test (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:37:18 -0800
This is a test Email to see if my posts will get though to fot. It was sent at 12:30 am Wednesday January 23.It is addressed to the fot and to Mark. I hope it gets through! Greg Solow The Engine Room
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00320.html (8,350 bytes)

242. Re: [Fot] Pushrod tube leaks oil (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:54:27 -0800
Be careful using the socket to peen the tubes into place with the head on the car. It is easy to shift the tubes downward into the tappet galley. They are not supported on the bottom when the head is
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00393.html (11,035 bytes)

243. Re: [Fot] First drive in my TR3 today (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:58:06 -0800
Congratulations Dave! You have done a wonderful job on the car. When you show up at the track and the FOT folks see your car, they are going to be WOWED The craftsmanship is flawless and the engineer
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00394.html (8,597 bytes)

244. [Fot] Fw: Re: Flex hone life span & lube (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:14:56 -0800
flexhone has specific recommendations for the grit to use based on the material your top compression rings are faced with. Cast irom ring call for the coursest finish, chromed rings use a finer grit
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00425.html (11,641 bytes)

245. [Fot] Fw: Re: Flex hone life span & lube (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:15:48 -0800
flexhone has specific recommendations for the grit to use based on the material your top compression rings are faced with. Cast irom ring call for the coursest finish, chromed rings use a finer grit
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00426.html (11,874 bytes)

246. [Fot] flex hone. (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:02:09 -0800
I forgot to mention, it is important to obtain a final cross-hatch pattern of about 30 degrees from horizontal with both the up and down strokes. I get this by using a 1/2" drive electric drill.the r
/html/fot/2013-01/msg00439.html (10,237 bytes)

247. Re: [Fot] Head Gasket Coating (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:45:55 -0700
.020" copper wire is really to thick. It does not compress enough, holds the head up to high, so there is a tendency for water to leak out the sides of the head and up the studs. We have found that d
/html/fot/2013-04/msg00013.html (12,254 bytes)

248. Re: [Fot] Weber carb question (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:41 -0700
42 dcoe 8 carbs were fitted to Maserati 3500 cars. Greg Solow -- Original Message -- From: "John Hasty" <jhhasty@gdhs.com> To: "Bob Davis" <rdavis4@cfl.rr.com> Cc: <fot@autox.team.net> Sent: Friday,
/html/fot/2013-04/msg00106.html (10,937 bytes)

249. Re: [Fot] Exhaust Header (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 01:10:23 -0800
After extensive dyno testing, we found that 4 into 1 headers with 1.5" Inside diameter primary pipes 33 inches long going into a "merge collector" with a "piramid" spike at the junction of the primar
/html/fot/2013-11/msg00027.html (11,012 bytes)

250. Re: [Fot] Light pressure plates? (score: 1)
Author: "Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:38:33 -0800
I believe that "back in the day" Kas used a competition porsche 911s pressure plate in the TR-6 because it had an aluminum "platen" an so was very light. It helped crankshaft life in the TR-6. Maybe
/html/fot/2013-12/msg00096.html (10,536 bytes)

251. Re: [Fot] Valve Clearance, sorry for long winded question (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 23:27:03 -0700
When a valve sticks, it sticks at least partially open. The cylinder instantly looses all power. Because the valve is open, the valve clearance is grossly excessive. If there is a muffler on the car,
/html/fot/2014-06/msg00092.html (10,954 bytes)

252. Re: [Fot] TR-4 Valve Spring Cap / Collar dilemma (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 00:56:25 -0800
I believe that the stock TR "keepers" or "spring retainer locks" have a 10 degree angle. They do fit spring retainers made for locks with a 10 degree angle. I found have some aluminum retainers that
/html/fot/2016-01/msg00022.html (10,614 bytes)

253. Re: [Fot] Oil cooler yes or no? (score: 1)
Author: "Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 14:30:08 -0800
Steve, I have run a 15 row oil cooler on my car ever since I have been racing it. At Willow Springs on a hot day, with the oil uncovered, I have seen 230 degrees + on my oil temp gauge. I like to kee
/html/fot/2016-02/msg00052.html (11,468 bytes)

254. Re: [Fot] Kastner Cup and HMSA trip (score: 1)
Author: "Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:31:19 -0700
For any of you that can make it to Sears Point and have not made up your mind, you will miss a great time. Sears is my favorite Track of all I have run. It is very technically challenging, and a lot
/html/fot/2016-03/msg00075.html (10,360 bytes)

255. Re: [Fot] Kastner Cup and HMSA trip (score: 1)
Author: "Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:06:10 -0700
HMSA also has a special one day event at Laguna Seca on Monday, March 28. Contact Cris Vandergriff about intering it. 818 249-3515. Greg Solow The Engine Room Sports Car Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95
/html/fot/2016-03/msg00088.html (12,966 bytes)

256. Re: [Fot] TR6 Piston / Head Clearance (score: 1)
Author: "Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <Gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 12:23:47 -0700
IN our experience with TR-4, and English Ford Kent racing engines the safe clearance between the head and the piston crown is .035". A TR-4 with billet rods will just "touch" the head at 6800 rpm wit
/html/fot/2016-05/msg00212.html (15,150 bytes)

257. Re: [Fot] Stub axle separation (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:08:37 -0700
For years I have been puzzled by the very course threads just around the center of the outside of the hub on "solid axle" cars rear hub. It looks as if these threads were there to screw a puller onto
/html/fot/2016-08/msg00100.html (12,438 bytes)

258. Re: [Fot] Dry Race, VRG / Palmer (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:01:51 -0700
What a great drive! Greg Solow The Engine Room Sports Car Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 429-1800 -- Original Message -- Sent : 10/17/2016 9:11:12 AM To : fot@autox.team.net Cc : Subject : RE:
/html/fot/2016-10/msg00126.html (8,450 bytes)

259. [Fot] Brian Howlett (score: 1)
Author: "gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:46:43 -0800
I second his nomination! Great guy, great driver. Greg Solow The Engine Room Sports Car Specialists Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 429-1800 _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.ne
/html/fot/2016-11/msg00101.html (7,526 bytes)


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