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Re: [Fot] Gt6 differential failure

To: "'Scott Janzen'" <sjanzen@me.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Gt6 differential failure
From: "Peter Vucinic" <pvucinic@netspace.net.au>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:19:54 +1000
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Scott,

To answer some of your questions.

Would lower oil temps stops 'gear teeth breaking off' Short answer NO.
However, you should look at the differential as a complete system.

 

If you had tooth failure It could be due to a number of things: -

1.       Long Term Use/Operation Fatigue Failure

2.       High instantaneous/shock loading Failure

3.       Improper backlash/clearances - Causing Tooth Failure as a result of
incorrect tooth loading

4.       Improper lubrication/type/grade/flow/level/operating temperature

 

The beauty of synthetic oils is that it allows the system to run at MUCH
lower temperatures (And operate at higher temps of course) as a direct
result of the synthetic oil being able to FLOW/POUR with less resistance.
Just like mixing a cake! The thicker the mix, the higher the work load
required to mix, the more friction, the hotter the mixing temps.

 

The other side of the coin, in general, Synthetic is that is has LESS
mechanical dampening for high shock loading than traditional mineral based
oils for the same grade product. Even on synthetic engine oils you will see
description such as 'made for modern/tight clearances' etc. etc. Reduced
operating clearances and high oil shearing applications etc. is synthetics
domain.

 

So, when you look at the system as a whole. YES, it's important to have the
oil in its optimum temperature range. BUT all the other factors are equally
important. The oil is not mutually exclusive in the equation.

 

Hope that helps?

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

From: Scott Janzen [mailto:sjanzen@me.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, 14 July 2015 4:44 AM
To: Peter Vucinic
Cc: 'Jason Ostrowski'; ''Friends of Triumph' Triumph'
Subject: Re: [Fot] Gt6 differential failure

 

so, while I respect the need proper operating temps, if the failure
experienced is not bearing failure, but simply gear teeth breaking off under
load, would lower temps help?  

I run Redline synthetic. 

 

On Jul 13, 2015, at 2:32 PM, Peter Vucinic wrote:





Get the oil temp down and use full synthetic.

I did much testing on my road going TR4 diff. Even a road car, at highway
speed cruising, the oil temp is 180-200F.

With the diff 'tucked up' and limited air flow. You are starting with a
problem before you start!

 

 

"You can Make a Small Fortune From Motor Racing. As long as You Started With
A Lage Fortune!"

Kind Regards

Peter Vucinic

TR4 - TR7 V8 - Spitfire MkII

_______________________________________________

fot@autox.team.net

 

http://www.fot-racing.com <http://www.fot-racing.com/> 

 


Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


 

 

From: Fot [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Scott Janzen
Sent: Tuesday, 14 July 2015 12:20 AM
To: Jason Ostrowski
Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph
Subject: Re: [Fot] Gt6 differential failure

 

thanks, Jason - yes, I was banging through the gears, and there's now a
steep 150' +/- DROP at this track, downhill turn, where I was in second gear
at 7,000 RPM, first accelerating, then letting it slow me down as I
approached the sharp right to the uphill climb.  I'm sure that did not do
the diff any good.

 

Somehow the idea of putting a Subaru diff in this car does not feel very
"vintage".

 

Question - has anyone checked the oil temp, and would cooling make a
difference?  I do run Redline 75-85 gear oil.

 

I will report back and send carnage photos when I get it out.

 

On Jul 13, 2015, at 10:12 AM, Jason Ostrowski wrote:

 

I agree that it is consumable.

A change to something different would seem to lead to a redesign of all the
parts that mate to it and that could turn into a whole new set of other
related projects.

Likely a costly and complex endeavor to say the least.

Knowing you, I assume you are using a quality oil already as Steve
recommends.

I notice you are racing faster lately and seem to be doing great with the
car.

 

Begin Public Service announcement to all FoT...

 

That being said, (especially the faster you go) don't forget to remind
yourself regularly about how you need to treat the drivetrain.

Perhaps most importantly on this issue is careful driving with a constant
focus to smooth transition between the gears.

And really important is super smooth take-offs.

I'm lucky to have John Reed (best GT6 racer of all time) at the track with
me most of the time.

He is never afraid to remind me of this.

And does so on a regular basis when I'm leaving the grid.

Even after all these years of coaching he will still often yell at me
through my helmet prior to taking off.

something like....

 "Ride that F$#&%ng clutch baby!!"

or "Easy take off".

Wisdom I'm not afraid to admit I need to be reminded of in a tense moment
taking off to hit the track.

One slip of the foot or abrupt start is all it takes to do damage to the
differential.

I can trace most of my differential failures back to sketchy shift
transitions or abrupt starts...

We all hate to admit that an equipment failure is our own fault but,
speaking for myself, I know it often is.

This was an FoT Public Service Announcement...

Brought to you by Friendly Ghost Racing.

 

Jason Ostrowski

Friendly Ghost Racing 

1969 Triumph GT6+ Racecars   

 

 

On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 7:01 AM, Scott Janzen <sjanzen@me.com> wrote:

Mine disintegrated in a big way in the last race yesterday at Pitt Race.
Last one did the same thing about 3-4 years ago.
Should I just consider this a consumable item, or swap to something
stronger?  What are other vintage racers doing?

Sent from my mobile device
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D'>Scott,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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D'>To answer some of your questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Would lower oil temps stops &#8216;gear teeth breaking off&#8217; =
Short answer NO. However, you should look at the differential as a =
complete system.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>If you had tooth failure It could be due to a number of things: =
-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoListParagraph =
style=3D'text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if =
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D'><span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times =
New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
</span></span></span><![endif]><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Long Term Use/Operation Fatigue Failure<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoListParagraph style=3D'text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span =
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D'><span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times =
New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
</span></span></span><![endif]><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>High instantaneous/shock loading Failure<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoListParagraph style=3D'text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 =
lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times =
New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
</span></span></span><![endif]><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Improper backlash/clearances &#8211; Causing Tooth Failure as a =
result of incorrect tooth loading<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoListParagraph style=3D'text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 =
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New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; =
</span></span></span><![endif]><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Improper lubrication/type/grade/flow/level/operating =
temperature<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>The beauty of synthetic oils is that it allows the system to run at =
MUCH lower temperatures (And operate at higher temps of course) as a =
direct result of the synthetic oil being able to FLOW/POUR with less =
resistance. Just like mixing a cake! The thicker the mix, the higher the =
work load required to mix, the more friction, the hotter the mixing =
temps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>The other side of the coin, in general, Synthetic is that is has LESS =
mechanical dampening for high shock loading than traditional mineral =
based oils for the same grade product. Even on synthetic engine oils you =
will see description such as &#8216;made for modern/tight =
clearances&#8217; etc. etc. Reduced operating clearances and high oil =
shearing applications etc. is synthetics domain.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>So, when you look at the system as a whole. YES, it&#8217;s important =
to have the oil in its optimum temperature range. BUT all the other =
factors are equally important. The oil is not mutually exclusive in the =
equation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Hope that helps?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
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0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
</b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> =
Scott Janzen [mailto:sjanzen@me.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 14 July =
2015 4:44 AM<br><b>To:</b> Peter Vucinic<br><b>Cc:</b> 'Jason =
Ostrowski'; ''Friends of Triumph' Triumph'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Fot] =
Gt6 differential failure<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>so, while I respect the =
need proper operating temps, if the failure experienced is not bearing =
failure, but simply gear teeth breaking off under load, would lower =
temps help? &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I run Redline =
synthetic.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>On Jul 13, 2015, at 2:32 =
PM, Peter Vucinic wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><br><br><span =
class=3Dapple-style-span><span =
style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p>=
</span></span></p><div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>Get the oil temp down and use full =
synthetic.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>I did much testing on my road going TR4 diff. Even a road car, at =
highway speed cruising, the oil temp is =
180-200F.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>With the diff &#8216;tucked up&#8217; and limited air flow. You are =
starting with a problem before you =
start!</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><span =
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D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
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style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#7030A=
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Started With A Lage =
Fortune!&quot;</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=3DMsoNormal =
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style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
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style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497=
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style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span>=
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Fot [<a =
href=3D"mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net";>mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.=
net</a>]<span class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b>On Behalf =
Of<span class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></b>Scott =
Janzen<br><b>Sent:</b><span =
class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Tuesday, 14 July 2015 12:20 =
AM<br><b>To:</b><span class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Jason =
Ostrowski<br><b>Cc:</b><span =
class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>'Friends of Triumph' =
Triumph<br><b>Subject:</b><span =
class=3Dapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Re: [Fot] Gt6 differential =
failure</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>thanks, Jason - yes, I was banging through =
the gears, and there's now a steep 150' +/- DROP at this track, downhill =
turn, where I was in second gear at 7,000 RPM, first accelerating, then =
letting it slow me down as I approached the sharp right to the uphill =
climb. &nbsp;I'm sure that did not do the diff any =
good.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Somehow the idea of putting a Subaru diff =
in this car does not feel very =
&quot;vintage&quot;.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Question - has anyone checked the oil temp, =
and would cooling make a difference? &nbsp;I do run Redline 75-85 gear =
oil.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I will report back and send carnage photos =
when I get it out.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>On Jul 13, 2015, at 10:12 AM, Jason =
Ostrowski wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I agree that it is =
consumable.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>A change to something different would seem =
to lead to a redesign of all the parts that mate to it and that could =
turn into a whole new set of other related =
projects.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Likely a costly and complex =
endeavor&nbsp;to say the least.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Knowing you, I assume you are using a =
quality oil already as Steve =
recommends.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I notice you are racing faster lately and =
seem to be doing great with the car.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Begin Public Service announcement to all =
FoT...<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>That being said, (especially the faster you =
go) don't forget to remind yourself regularly about how you need to =
treat the drivetrain.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Perhaps most importantly on this =
issue&nbsp;is careful driving&nbsp;with a constant focus to&nbsp;smooth =
transition between the gears.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>And really important is super smooth =
take-offs.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I'm lucky to have John Reed (best GT6 racer =
of all time) at the track with me most of the =
time.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>He&nbsp;is never afraid to remind me of =
this.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>And does so&nbsp;on a regular basis when =
I'm leaving the grid.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Even after all these years of coaching he =
will still often&nbsp;yell at me through my helmet prior to taking =
off.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>something =
like....<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;&quot;Ride that F$#&amp;%ng clutch =
baby!!&quot;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>or &quot;Easy take =
off&quot;.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Wisdom I'm not afraid to admit I need to be =
reminded of in a tense moment&nbsp;taking off to hit the =
track.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>One slip of the foot or abrupt start is all =
it takes to do damage to the =
differential.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>I can trace most of my differential =
failures back to&nbsp;sketchy shift transitions or abrupt =
starts...<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>We all hate to admit that an equipment =
failure is our own fault but, speaking for myself, I know it often =
is.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p =
class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>This was an =
FoT&nbsp;Public Service =
Announcement...<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Brought to you by Friendly Ghost =
Racing.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Jason =
Ostrowski<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>Friendly Ghost =
Racing&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>1969 Triumph GT6+ =
Racecars&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div>=
<div style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'><p class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'margin-left:36.0pt'>On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 7:01 AM, Scott =
Janzen &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:sjanzen@me.com"; =
target=3D"_blank">sjanzen@me.com</a>&gt; wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal =
style=3D'mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mar=
gin-left:72.0pt'>Mine disintegrated in a big way in the last race =
yesterday at Pitt Race. Last one did the same thing about 3-4 years =
ago.<br>Should I just consider this a consumable item, or swap to =
something stronger?&nbsp; What are other vintage racers =
doing?<br><br>Sent from my mobile =
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