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1. [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: Jack Mc <LimeyV8@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:14:20 -0400
I guess it all depends on the crank dimensions. I have an incorrect crank dimension on a TR4 due to a machine shop error. I sanded down the aluminum pieces to tighten up the fit, trimmed the seal and
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00206.html (7,931 bytes)

2. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: jason@multivintage.com
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:43:47 +0000
I never heard that shellac for engines only for music recordings. I soak the felt in Hylomar or if that is not available in silicone. As woraround you can try to cover the bearing cap boundings with
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00207.html (8,370 bytes)

3. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: Jack Mc <LimeyV8@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:21:00 -0400
Tnx for the responses, here's additional background. The engine has less than 300 miles on a complete rebuild, although the rings should be fairly well seated by now (WOT in 3rd, then back off, etc).
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00208.html (8,237 bytes)

4. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: "J.C. Hassall" <jhassall@blacksburg.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:23:33 -0400
Sounds very interesting to me. Especially that you can run the scroll version. Would be a very good Christmas present. I'm really tempted. Cheers Chris --Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-- Von: fot-bounces@au
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00209.html (8,322 bytes)

5. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: tr4racing@googlemail.com
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:09:24 +0000
i use permatex aviation forn-a-gasket sealant item number 80017. soak the felt strips for a few days. make sure the mains are align- honed in the block and double check the crank, and alum seal dimen
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00211.html (10,676 bytes)

6. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: "J.C. Hassall" <jhassall@blacksburg.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:58:38 -0400
First you need to determine exactly where the leakage is coming from by close examination of the back of the engine and the flywheel. is the leakage out of the seal itself onto the flywheel and then
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00212.html (8,868 bytes)

7. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:10:50 +0200
Tnx Greg, that's what I was looking for. What "silicone sealer" did you use? I had a thin line of shellac down both sides of the cap and used lacquer thinner sparingly to clean it on the inside, left
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00213.html (9,665 bytes)

8. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: "MadMarx" <tr4racing@googlemail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:19:45 +0200
Your assembly sounds exactly like mine, and I got it to not leak very much this year. The one change I made (due to a dialog on this forum a while back) is to: 1. Make sure that the vent tube that go
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00214.html (10,621 bytes)

9. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: Steven Belfer <colordog.1@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:46:52 -0700
To be clear, it's drill two holes, one on either side of the vent tube... Tony _______________________________________________ fot@autox.team.net http://www.fot-racing.com Donate: http://www.team.net
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00215.html (10,725 bytes)

10. Re: [Fot] sealing TR4 rear main cap (score: 1)
Author: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:43:36 -0700
The last few hours of the race were really "interesting" - on-line timing and scoring (which most of us were able to follow on our stupid smart phones throughout most of the race) went dark in the la
/html/fot/2011-07/msg00216.html (9,779 bytes)


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