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Re: [Fot] tr-6 rod bearings

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Subject: Re: [Fot] tr-6 rod bearings
From: Phil Gott via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:10:49 -0400
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My machine shop recommended the King Tri metal bearings and Calico coating for 
my TR4A. Said they run them in 600 HP SB Chevys with good results.
Phil Gott
114 TR4A

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> On Jun 27, 2019, at 5:56 AM, yellow04 via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I run the same bearings in my TR250 vintage racer, they are the bearing to 
> run. FWIW, I have never done the coating route, and in 20 seasons on track in 
> a TR3, TR4 and the 250 have never had a bearing issue either. Set the correct 
> clearance, and you will be fine.
> 
>> On 2019-06-26 22:37, Tony Drews via Fot wrote:
>> For the TR-4 (race engine) I do the Tri-Metal bearings (rod and main)
>> from www.bpnorthwest.com [1].  I also have them ceramic coated by
>> Calico coatings.  I've not had issues due to the bearing / coating in
>> 15+ years of hard racing.
>> I know you're asking for the TR-6 - they have tri-metal for that too.
>> Of course I have no direct experience on the 6 cylinder motor.
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