From bobfabie at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 15:22:44 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 17:22:44 -0400
Subject: [6pack] OIl Dipstick TUBE Needed
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

When I tore down the engine for a rebuild, I punched out the dipstick tube
and *assumed* replacements were available. Since it was distorted in the
process, I tossed it (dumb).  None of the vendors carry it so I'm stuck.

If anyone has one that I could purchase, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you.
Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, VA
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/1fef0099/attachment.htm>

From wcwellbaum at cox.net  Thu Jul  1 15:36:21 2021
From: wcwellbaum at cox.net (BILL WELLBAUM)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 17:36:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [6pack] OIl Dipstick TUBE Needed
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <898980712.253755.1625175381278@myemail.cox.net>

Unfortunately, I've broken my own rule several times--much to my dismay. Cardinal rule is you NEVER throw anything away for any reason until after the project is done, up, and running. And enforcing that self-imposed rule is the reason I was able to supply you with oil pump bolts. Ah, live and learn.


> On July 1, 2021 at 5:22 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>     Hello All,
> 
>     When I tore down the engine for a rebuild, I punched out the dipstick tube and assumed replacements were available. Since it was distorted in the process, I tossed it (dumb).  None of the vendors carry it so I'm stuck.
> 
>     If anyone has one that I could purchase, it would be much appreciated.
> 
>     Thank you.
>     Bob Fabie
>     Fredericksburg, VA
>     _______________________________________________
>     Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>     Suggested annual donation $12.96
>     Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> 
> 
>     6pack at autox.team.net
>     http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
> 
>     Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net
> 
> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/e155e5b7/attachment.htm>

From robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 16:37:19 2021
From: robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com (Bob Lang)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 18:37:19 -0400
Subject: [6pack] OIl Dipstick TUBE Needed
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CANoEjsExWD-G+hudP8CuOwzmjCgwxnBHYMF3-izD-pgD1kGEYA@mail.gmail.com>

The dipstick is just a piece of 3/8 tubing. Get some brake tube in  3/8 and
cut to length. You'll have to file it down a bit to fit into the block. Try
to make it tight and jb weld it for good measure. If you want to get fancy,
flare the top with a double flare to get a better seal with the felt on the
dipstick. The installed height of the tube is 4-3/8 inches.

Regards,
Bob Lang

On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 5:23 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> When I tore down the engine for a rebuild, I punched out the dipstick tube
> and *assumed* replacements were available. Since it was distorted in the
> process, I tossed it (dumb).  None of the vendors carry it so I'm stuck.
>
> If anyone has one that I could purchase, it would be much appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, VA
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/17ac8f75/attachment.htm>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 16:43:49 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 18:43:49 -0400
Subject: [6pack] OIl Dipstick TUBE Needed
In-Reply-To: <CANoEjsExWD-G+hudP8CuOwzmjCgwxnBHYMF3-izD-pgD1kGEYA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wzOa5wWHuHHoHZw3M5sOXqjdzPqOD5GCU=2fOWrCk9kvg@mail.gmail.com>
 <CANoEjsExWD-G+hudP8CuOwzmjCgwxnBHYMF3-izD-pgD1kGEYA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wwZ4=2MKFv9bufHEkm4kS4vqPuXjcwa2GAq8+=1_yT5MA@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Thank you. Just before I read your reply, I had just gone to my spare parts
shelf and found a 3/8" length of brake line, already flared at one end. I
will have to somehow reduce the diameter where it presses into to the
block. The installed height  measurement you provided is exactly what I
needed. Very kind of you to respond. Thank you.

Bob Fabie

On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM Bob Lang <robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com> wrote:

> The dipstick is just a piece of 3/8 tubing. Get some brake tube in  3/8
> and cut to length. You'll have to file it down a bit to fit into the block.
> Try to make it tight and jb weld it for good measure. If you want to get
> fancy, flare the top with a double flare to get a better seal with the felt
> on the dipstick. The installed height of the tube is 4-3/8 inches.
>
> Regards,
> Bob Lang
>
> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 5:23 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> When I tore down the engine for a rebuild, I punched out the dipstick
>> tube and *assumed* replacements were available. Since it was distorted
>> in the process, I tossed it (dumb).  None of the vendors carry it so I'm
>> stuck.
>>
>> If anyone has one that I could purchase, it would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you.
>> Bob Fabie
>> Fredericksburg, VA
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>>
>> 6pack at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>>
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com
>>
>>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/4ade141d/attachment.htm>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 17:53:21 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 19:53:21 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Distributor Pedestal Sits Too High on Drive Shaft Gear
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wz0mOEak4frimMF-W2xUQ8V4Pgf_BsKZSYu3H80xdpciw@mail.gmail.com>

I'm baffled...

For clarity in describing parts, I'm referring to page 90 of Bentley's.

Fact: The distributor bushing is bottomed out in the block.
Fact: It's 1 1/4" from the shoulder of the stock pedestal to its bottom;
that's how much space it needs to bottom out on the block.
Fact: With the drive gear in place - its slot seated in the oil pump's
groove - the distance from the top of the drive gear to the top of the
block's shoulder, is 1 1/8". That 1/8" difference prevents the pedestal
from sitting flush on the block. We're not talking gasket widths, I'm
saying it's 1/8" difference.

The position of the oil pump shaft is not moveable.

The bushing, drive gear and pedestal are all original. The oil pump is new.

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or what the problem is? Maybe
someone can measure just the length of the oil pump shaft. If it was 1/8"
shorter, there would be no problem.

Thank you all for your time.
Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, Va
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/9029546d/attachment.htm>

From robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 18:22:30 2021
From: robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com (Bob Lang)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 20:22:30 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Distributor Pedestal Sits Too High on Drive Shaft Gear
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wz0mOEak4frimMF-W2xUQ8V4Pgf_BsKZSYu3H80xdpciw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wz0mOEak4frimMF-W2xUQ8V4Pgf_BsKZSYu3H80xdpciw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CANoEjsHiEbK37LjHhaBneN6-JfqoLEbCZbPuH3M-UP+OAXzAhw@mail.gmail.com>

I'll bet your distributor drive gear is NOT engaging the oil pump drive.
With the distributor gear out you should be able to turn the oil pump tang
with a long screwdriver.  If not, the oil pump shaft is too tight in the
bushing in the block. If your machinist drove the bushing out, chances are
they peened over the bushing on one end or both ends. I just had this
problem a couple of days ago.  Drop the pan and remove the oil pump and try
to fit the shaft into the block. It should rotate easily. Same for the
distributor drive gear. Once you know those are free it should be easy to
drop the gear in. Note that it spins clockwise as it slips in.

Good luck!

Bob Lang

On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 7:54 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm baffled...
>
> For clarity in describing parts, I'm referring to page 90 of Bentley's.
>
> Fact: The distributor bushing is bottomed out in the block.
> Fact: It's 1 1/4" from the shoulder of the stock pedestal to its bottom;
> that's how much space it needs to bottom out on the block.
> Fact: With the drive gear in place - its slot seated in the oil pump's
> groove - the distance from the top of the drive gear to the top of the
> block's shoulder, is 1 1/8". That 1/8" difference prevents the pedestal
> from sitting flush on the block. We're not talking gasket widths, I'm
> saying it's 1/8" difference.
>
> The position of the oil pump shaft is not moveable.
>
> The bushing, drive gear and pedestal are all original. The oil pump is new.
>
> Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or what the problem is? Maybe
> someone can measure just the length of the oil pump shaft. If it was 1/8"
> shorter, there would be no problem.
>
> Thank you all for your time.
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, Va
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/9f72948a/attachment-0001.htm>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Thu Jul  1 19:09:51 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 21:09:51 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Distributor Pedestal Sits Too High on Drive Shaft Gear
In-Reply-To: <CANoEjsHiEbK37LjHhaBneN6-JfqoLEbCZbPuH3M-UP+OAXzAhw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wz0mOEak4frimMF-W2xUQ8V4Pgf_BsKZSYu3H80xdpciw@mail.gmail.com>
 <CANoEjsHiEbK37LjHhaBneN6-JfqoLEbCZbPuH3M-UP+OAXzAhw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wy-y13Mrcg6Rz_oNzrHU-Qy2CfZCjDbekzonu2BbaRvNQ@mail.gmail.com>

Crisis averted.
After speaking with Dick Taylor and hearing that Bill W. had a similar
issue, I discovered through their wisdom that the drive gear will drop once
you rotate the engine/cam a bit, and indeed it dropped and all is well.

This is such a fine group of people, friends and helpers. Thank you all for
your past and ongoing assistance you provide.

Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, Va

On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:22 PM Bob Lang <robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll bet your distributor drive gear is NOT engaging the oil pump drive.
> With the distributor gear out you should be able to turn the oil pump tang
> with a long screwdriver.  If not, the oil pump shaft is too tight in the
> bushing in the block. If your machinist drove the bushing out, chances are
> they peened over the bushing on one end or both ends. I just had this
> problem a couple of days ago.  Drop the pan and remove the oil pump and try
> to fit the shaft into the block. It should rotate easily. Same for the
> distributor drive gear. Once you know those are free it should be easy to
> drop the gear in. Note that it spins clockwise as it slips in.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Bob Lang
>
> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 7:54 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm baffled...
>>
>> For clarity in describing parts, I'm referring to page 90 of Bentley's.
>>
>> Fact: The distributor bushing is bottomed out in the block.
>> Fact: It's 1 1/4" from the shoulder of the stock pedestal to its bottom;
>> that's how much space it needs to bottom out on the block.
>> Fact: With the drive gear in place - its slot seated in the oil pump's
>> groove - the distance from the top of the drive gear to the top of the
>> block's shoulder, is 1 1/8". That 1/8" difference prevents the pedestal
>> from sitting flush on the block. We're not talking gasket widths, I'm
>> saying it's 1/8" difference.
>>
>> The position of the oil pump shaft is not moveable.
>>
>> The bushing, drive gear and pedestal are all original. The oil pump is
>> new.
>>
>> Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or what the problem is? Maybe
>> someone can measure just the length of the oil pump shaft. If it was 1/8"
>> shorter, there would be no problem.
>>
>> Thank you all for your time.
>> Bob Fabie
>> Fredericksburg, Va
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>>
>> 6pack at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>>
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/robert.lang.tr6 at gmail.com
>>
>>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210701/7b8a1210/attachment.htm>

From brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca  Thu Jul  8 19:53:57 2021
From: brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca (Yahoo)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 01:53:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Front end re-assembly questions
References: <1972332982.1440256.1625795637615.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1972332982.1440256.1625795637615@mail.yahoo.com>

Greetings all:? Front end apart to repair/reinforce lower control arm mounting brackets on frame and re-bush all with new poly while I'm at it.? The welder left a little while ago.? ?I'm wondering about the best order for re-assembly.? ?I took it apart, but am unsure about the best order for re-assembly.? ?Fire away at me as? I want the easiest way possible.? ?Very warm in my garage!
1) Upper fulcrum pins and upper control arms are already? in2) Re-attach hub/brake/vertical link/trunnion/ball joint assembly to upper control arms.? ?I took it off as a unit.3)? Attach lower control arms to control arm mounting brackets4)? Offer up the springs and spring pan5)? ?Compress spring and attach spring pan to lower control arms6)? ?Attach lower control arms to trunnion7)? ?Attach roll bar to lower control arm8)? ?Attach wheels9)? ?Take it in for an alignment

I 've heard the final torqueing, particularly for the control arms, should take place with the? weight of the car on the wheels.? ? I don't have a hoist, but I could put the car on 4 ramps to gain access for this part of the job.
Thank you very much
Bruce Simms? ? 73 TR6
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/43acf6b1/attachment.htm>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Fri Jul  9 06:16:03 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 08:16:03 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>

Two Questions:
What?s your experience using a hi torque starter?
Does it interfere with headers?

Finished the motor last night, and now just waiting for the shop to finish
rebuilding the transmission. Getting close.

Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, VA
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/8058b769/attachment-0001.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 968CD8CD-99E8-4ED6-A7BC-4FCC8FD2C0E5.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3458567 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/8058b769/attachment-0002.jpeg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 41634A4E-1358-42F3-8FA0-F8EF13B93B85.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3505197 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/8058b769/attachment-0003.jpeg>

From richardolindsay at gmail.com  Fri Jul  9 06:34:43 2021
From: richardolindsay at gmail.com (Richard Lindsay)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 07:34:43 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOc+-dyFgHUUAPpjKh4UobRfTOEX-6Xri_mA5ueeXkPDy=fBjw@mail.gmail.com>

Beautiful work!

I installed a high torque, gear reduction starter on my E-Type's big V12
and have found it to perform well. A couple of observations:

- It's really loud when running.

- We had to add shims to back the bendix away from the flywheel as it
otherwise sometimes hit the teeth with the engine running!

- The starter has an adapter plate, allowing the Japanese unit to mate to
the application. In my car's case, the Jaguar V12. That plate has a lot of
mounting holes so the starter can be rotated about its longitudinal axis.
Doing so allows the installer to orient the drive motor away from the
exhaust and it's high heat.

   So with no direct evidence of fit on the Triumph L6, I just write that
the starter orientation is adjustable. With 20:20 hindsight, I would not do
this upgrade again. At almost four times the cost of a properly rebuilt
Lucas starter, the net gain evaporates, if ever there.

Rick - TR6 now gone :-/


On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 7:20 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:

> Two Questions:
> What?s your experience using a hi torque starter?
> Does it interfere with headers?
>
> Finished the motor last night, and now just waiting for the shop to finish
> rebuilding the transmission. Getting close.
>
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, VA
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/337dcf39/attachment.htm>

From aljlthomson at charter.net  Fri Jul  9 06:52:19 2021
From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex & Janet Thomson)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 08:52:19 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002301d774c1$40bfc9e0$c23f5da0$@charter.net>

Check in with Ted Schumacher ? http://tsimportedautomotive.com/   Those pictures are great! They make me want to grab our spare TR6 motor out of the barn and do a makeover!

 

Alex Thomson

 

 

From: 6pack [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rmf3860 rmf3860
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2021 8:16 AM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix

 

Two Questions:

What?s your experience using a hi torque starter?

Does it interfere with headers?

 

Finished the motor last night, and now just waiting for the shop to finish rebuilding the transmission. Getting close.

 

Bob Fabie

Fredericksburg, VA

 



 

 



-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ab7594f7/attachment-0001.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3458567 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ab7594f7/attachment-0002.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3505197 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ab7594f7/attachment-0003.jpg>

From dave1massey at cs.com  Fri Jul  9 13:23:58 2021
From: dave1massey at cs.com (DAVID MASSEY)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:23:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1169456651.1739525.1625858639629@mail.yahoo.com>

 The starter I got from TSI fit just fine but I don't have headers.? The starter for the TR8 has a generous amount of clearance from the headers.? I believe most starters are same size or smaller than the direct drive versions that were OEM so if your old starter cleared the new one should.
There are different versions so if you get on that doesn't fit send it back and try one from another supplier.
Oh, they work great, BTW.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>
To: 6pack at autox.team.net <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2021 7:16 am
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix

Two Questions:What?s your experience using a hi torque starter?Does it interfere with headers?
Finished the motor last night, and now just waiting for the shop to finish rebuilding the transmission. Getting close.
Bob FabieFredericksburg, VA


_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation? $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack

Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/dave1massey at cs.com

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ec2560e7/attachment-0001.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 968CD8CD-99E8-4ED6-A7BC-4FCC8FD2C0E5.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3458567 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ec2560e7/attachment-0002.jpeg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 41634A4E-1358-42F3-8FA0-F8EF13B93B85.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3505197 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/ec2560e7/attachment-0003.jpeg>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Fri Jul  9 14:57:31 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 16:57:31 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
In-Reply-To: <1169456651.1739525.1625858639629@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wwbuqRJT2TLVXW1oGTie6Si-Reaud-reb=8V-9x5qbTLA@mail.gmail.com>
 <1169456651.1739525.1625858639629@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7ww-e2bCSgjCFs5w2=dXYzHFy+j12ZdOcoc4SvD7U1Xt3Q@mail.gmail.com>

Richard, David, Greg, Janet, Alex, Dave et.al.

Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I?m talking with Ted at TSI
and I think he will get me what I need.

Thanks again.
Bob Fabie

On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 3:24 PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:

> The starter I got from TSI fit just fine but I don't have headers.  The
> starter for the TR8 has a generous amount of clearance from the headers.  I
> believe most starters are same size or smaller than the direct drive
> versions that were OEM so if your old starter cleared the new one should.
>
> There are different versions so if you get on that doesn't fit send it
> back and try one from another supplier.
>
> Oh, they work great, BTW.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net <6pack at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2021 7:16 am
> Subject: [6pack] Hi Torque Starter + Progress Pix
>
> Two Questions:
> What?s your experience using a hi torque starter?
> Does it interfere with headers?
>
> Finished the motor last night, and now just waiting for the shop to finish
> rebuilding the transmission. Getting close.
>
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, VA
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/dave1massey at cs.com
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/04bb1018/attachment-0001.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 41634A4E-1358-42F3-8FA0-F8EF13B93B85.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3505197 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/04bb1018/attachment-0002.jpeg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 968CD8CD-99E8-4ED6-A7BC-4FCC8FD2C0E5.jpeg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3458567 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210709/04bb1018/attachment-0003.jpeg>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Mon Jul 12 23:06:27 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:06:27 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>

I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so
here?s my question:

Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts
attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?

Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys.

Thank you all.

Bob Fabie
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/91b2d660/attachment.htm>

From dave1massey at cs.com  Tue Jul 13 05:39:35 2021
From: dave1massey at cs.com (DAVID MASSEY)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:39:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <915648345.2215728.1626176375984@mail.yahoo.com>

 I've always done it that way and it seems to me that trying to line up the holes and inserting the bolts into the block would be more difficult than the other way.
And when you install the mounts make sure the slots are horizontal.? Much easier.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>
To: 6pack at autox.team.net <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 12:06 am
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install

I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question:
Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?
Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys.?
Thank you all.?
Bob Fabie_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation? $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack

Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/dave1massey at cs.com

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/e6993ca3/attachment.htm>

From wcwellbaum at cox.net  Tue Jul 13 11:45:05 2021
From: wcwellbaum at cox.net (BILL WELLBAUM)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:45:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>

We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until everything is lined up--then tighten them down.


> On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>     I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question:
> 
>     Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?
> 
>     Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys. 
> 
>     Thank you all. 
> 
>     Bob Fabie
>     _______________________________________________
>     Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>     Suggested annual donation $12.96
>     Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> 
> 
>     6pack at autox.team.net
>     http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
> 
>     Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net
> 
> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/0cf89f37/attachment.htm>

From btp44 at aol.com  Tue Jul 13 12:31:16 2021
From: btp44 at aol.com (Berry Price)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:31:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>
References: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
 <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <972429742.3179670.1626201076293@mail.yahoo.com>

Just a thought-when you install the engine, pry it rearward before tightening the engine&trans. mounts. This provide enough clearance between the cross tube&damper to make removing&replacing the fan belt easier in the future.Berry


-----Original Message-----
From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net>
To: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 6pack at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 10:45 am
Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install

 We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until everything is lined up--then tighten them down. 
 
 
 On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote: 
 
I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question:  
   Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?   
   Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys.?   
   Thank you all.?   
   Bob Fabie  _______________________________________________ 
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html 
Suggested annual donation $12.96 
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive 
 
 
6pack at autox.team.net 
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack 
 
Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net 
 
 
 
? _______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation? $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack

Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/btp44 at aol.com

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/46318cef/attachment.htm>

From taylorturbo6 at yahoo.com  Tue Jul 13 12:39:13 2021
From: taylorturbo6 at yahoo.com (Richard Taylor)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:39:13 -0700
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>
References: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
 <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <85DD7CE2-4FF5-4799-AA4B-D24B85495A32@yahoo.com>

Along with these instruction choices, I recommend levering the engine rearward as much as possible before tightening the mounting bolts. Doing so, along with fresh mount (rubbers) so removing/replacing of the accessory belt won?t cause a ?fit.? 

Dick 
> On Jul 13, 2021, at 10:45 AM, BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until everything is lined up--then tighten them down. 
> 
>> On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote: 
>> 
>> I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question:
>> 
>> Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?
>> 
>> Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys. 
>> 
>> Thank you all. 
>> 
>> Bob Fabie
>> _______________________________________________ 
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html 
>> Suggested annual donation $12.96 
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive 
>> 
>> 
>> 6pack at autox.team.net 
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack 
>> 
>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net 
>> 
> 
>  
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> 
> 
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
> 
> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/taylorturbo6 at yahoo.com
> 


From wcwellbaum at cox.net  Tue Jul 13 12:50:18 2021
From: wcwellbaum at cox.net (BILL WELLBAUM)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:50:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <972429742.3179670.1626201076293@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CA+aQ7wz6MTc7-b_J2V-6O237i__t8qmfY4-u=TrhUzXuWv=LMw@mail.gmail.com>
 <654024773.444884.1626198305668@myemail.cox.net>
 <972429742.3179670.1626201076293@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <981227333.446351.1626202218325@myemail.cox.net>

Good idea--which we did. So far there is just enough space to fit the 1/2" belt. What a revelation!


> On July 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM Berry Price <btp44 at aol.com> wrote:
> 
>     Just a thought-when you install the engine, pry it rearward before tightening the engine&trans. mounts. This provide enough clearance between the cross tube&damper to make removing&replacing the fan belt easier in the future.
>     Berry
> 
> 
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net>
>     To: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 6pack at autox.team.net
>     Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 10:45 am
>     Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install
> 
>     We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until everything is lined up--then tighten them down.
> 
> 
>         > > On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> >         I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question:
> > 
> >         Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?
> > 
> >         Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys. 
> > 
> >         Thank you all. 
> > 
> >         Bob Fabie
> >         _______________________________________________
> >         Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >         Suggested annual donation $12.96
> >         Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > 
> > 
> >         6pack at autox.team.net
> >         http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
> > 
> >         Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net
> > 
> > 
> >     >      
>     _______________________________________________
>     Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>     Suggested annual donation  $12.96
>     Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> 
> 
>     6pack at autox.team.net mailto:6pack at autox.team.net
>     http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
> 
>     Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/btp44 at aol.com
> 
> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/9ec1cde0/attachment.htm>

From dave at ranteer.com  Tue Jul 13 13:15:32 2021
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:15:32 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <981227333.446351.1626202218325@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <mailman.3.1626622843.5552.6pack@autox.team.net>

Or tie wrap a belt to the cross member now.? Then it will be there when you need it
-------- Original message --------From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net> Date: 7/13/21  1:58 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Berry Price <btp44 at aol.com>, bobfabie at gmail.com, 6pack at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install 
  Good idea--which we did. So far there is just enough space to fit the 1/2" belt. What a revelation!
  
  
  
    On July 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM Berry Price <btp44 at aol.com> wrote:
   
    
   
    Just a thought-when you install the engine, pry it rearward before tightening the engine&trans. mounts. This provide enough clearance between the cross tube&damper to make removing&replacing the fan belt easier in the future. 
    
     Berry
      
      
      
     
      -----Original Message----- From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net> To: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 6pack at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 10:45 am Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install  
        
        
          We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until everything is lined up--then tighten them down. 
          
         
           
          
            On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote: 
            
           I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so here?s my question: 
            
             
            
           
             Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame? 
            
            
             
            
           
             Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys.? 
            
            
             
            
           
             Thank you all.? 
            
            
             
            
           
             Bob Fabie 
            _______________________________________________ 
           Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html 
           Suggested annual donation $12.96 
           Archive: http://www.team.net/archive 
            
            
           6pack at autox.team.net 
           http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack 
            
           Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net 
            
            
           
          ? 
          
         
        
       
        _______________________________________________
        Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
        Suggested annual donation? $12.96
        Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
        
        
        6pack at autox.team.net
        http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
        
        Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/btp44 at aol.com
        
        
        
      
     
    
   
  ?
 
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/8900b085/attachment.htm>

From bobfabie at gmail.com  Tue Jul 13 15:12:43 2021
From: bobfabie at gmail.com (rmf3860 rmf3860)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:12:43 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Motor Install
In-Reply-To: <60ede658.1c69fb81.1d930.92e7SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com>
References: <981227333.446351.1626202218325@myemail.cox.net>
 <60ede658.1c69fb81.1d930.92e7SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CA+aQ7wynFYVRoWpCzfbaUninrjD=dtcOXDhJio-2omXPejyiCA@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you, each of you, for responding to my question. Despite the
cumulative years of experience between you (us), it's clear that there's
more than one way that works. I'm still waiting for my transmission to be
completed, so it might be a couple weeks before I put the motor on the
hook. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again.
Bob Fabie

On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 3:15 PM dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:

> Or tie wrap a belt to the cross member now.  Then it will be there when
> you need it
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net>
> Date: 7/13/21 1:58 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Berry Price <btp44 at aol.com>, bobfabie at gmail.com, 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install
>
> Good idea--which we did. So far there is just enough space to fit the 1/2"
> belt. What a revelation!
>
> On July 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM Berry Price <btp44 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Just a thought-when you install the engine, pry it rearward before
> tightening the engine&trans. mounts. This provide enough clearance between
> the cross tube&damper to make removing&replacing the fan belt easier in the
> future.
> Berry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BILL WELLBAUM <wcwellbaum at cox.net>
> To: rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com>; 6pack at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 10:45 am
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Motor Install
>
> We just installed my engine 2 weeks ago. We loosely bolted both left and
> right hand mounts to the block, got it more or less lined up, and then
> bolted them to the body mounts. Keep everything loosey goosey until
> everything is lined up--then tighten them down.
>
> On July 13, 2021 at 1:06 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I?m planning ahead, and It?s been too many years since I did it last, so
> here?s my question:
>
> Is it best to install the engine with the brackets and motor mounts
> attached to the block, and then line up the mounts to the frame?
>
> Couldn?t find much help in Bentleys.
>
> Thank you all.
>
> Bob Fabie
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/wcwellbaum at cox.net
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>
>
> 6pack at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/btp44 at aol.com
>
>
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210713/b489d11a/attachment.htm>

From jhmdds at aol.com  Mon Jul 19 15:15:29 2021
From: jhmdds at aol.com (jhmdds at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:15:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Tires
References: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi,
I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.? Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.
Thanks,
Jamie Maddox
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/8e38b043/attachment.htm>

From dave at ranteer.com  Mon Jul 19 15:54:31 2021
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:54:31 -0500
Subject: [6pack] Tires
In-Reply-To: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1788583779.725595.1626729329476@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000c01d77ce8$a9667500$fc335f00$@ranteer.com>

What is your goal?

 

Handling in dry weather?  Handling in wet weather?  Long life?  Snow?  Those are 4 very different tires.

 

We went with these:  https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/scan0058.jpg

 

https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/tire.jpg

 

These are called "Ultra High Performance Sport" or "Streetable Track Tires"..

Tire Size: 205/50ZR15 Extra Load

Ultra High Performance Sport

Manufacturer Part #: 207-350

UTQG: 200AAA

Sidewall Color: Black Wall

Load/Speed Rating: 89/W

 

Not so good in rain, obviously worthless in snow.  Won?t last that long, but I doubt I will run 20k miles in 5 or 6 years.

 

Just a note here:  there are many who claim that you can run tires as long as they look ok, or if you store them inside.  That?s fiction.  7 or 8 years is the maximum tires will last.  They dry rot from the inside.  Don?t be foolish; old tires will disintegrate as you are driving and you will be on a sled.

 

From: 6pack <6pack-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jhmdds at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:15 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tires

 

Hi, 

 

I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.  Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.

 

Thanks,

 

Jamie Maddox

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/4bf15ce7/attachment.htm>

From jimjcmo at yahoo.com  Mon Jul 19 16:06:19 2021
From: jimjcmo at yahoo.com (Jim Jones)
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:06:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Tires
In-Reply-To: <000c01d77ce8$a9667500$fc335f00$@ranteer.com>
References: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1788583779.725595.1626729329476@mail.yahoo.com>
 <000c01d77ce8$a9667500$fc335f00$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <1496636057.617138.1626732379814@mail.yahoo.com>

I'd counsel you to consider going with a taller tire sidewall. The suspension geometry on these cars were never designed to accommodate lower profile tires. I had 55 series tires on my car but, the steering constantly "hunted" on bumpy and grooved road surfaces. It was a handful to drive and not much fun. I changed to a taller profile 205/65x15 tire (I also had 15x6 Panasports) and the improvement was noticeable. Had it been available I would have opted for a 70 series sidewall.
As was previously stated, old tires, regardless of the mileage, should be replaced in a timely manner. It's part of maintaining a car.
Jim Jones72 Emerald 

    On Monday, July 19, 2021, 04:54:58 PM CDT, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:  
 
 
What is your goal?

 ?

Handling in dry weather?? Handling in wet weather?? Long life?? Snow?? Those are 4 very different tires.

 ?

We went with these:? https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/scan0058.jpg

 ?

https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/tire.jpg

 ?

These are called "Ultra High Performance Sport" or "Streetable Track Tires"..

Tire Size: 205/50ZR15 Extra Load

Ultra High Performance Sport

Manufacturer Part #: 207-350

UTQG: 200AAA

Sidewall Color: Black Wall

Load/Speed Rating: 89/W

 ?

Not so good in rain, obviously worthless in snow.? Won?t last that long, but I doubt I will run 20k miles in 5 or 6 years.

 ?

Just a note here:? there are many who claim that you can run tires as long as they look ok, or if you store them inside.? That?s fiction.? 7 or 8 years is the maximum tires will last.? They dry rot from the inside.? Don?t be foolish; old tires will disintegrate as you are driving and you will be on a sled.

 ?

From: 6pack <6pack-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jhmdds at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:15 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tires

 ?

Hi, 

 ?

I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.? Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.

 ?

Thanks,

 ?

Jamie Maddox
_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation? $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack

Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/jimjcmo at yahoo.com

  
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/a6f76f9b/attachment.htm>

From polyspec at aol.com  Tue Jul 20 14:38:18 2021
From: polyspec at aol.com (Robert Childrez)
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:38:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 77, Issue 10
In-Reply-To: <mailman.5.1626804002.1434.6pack@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.5.1626804002.1434.6pack@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <535623376.915984.1626813498343@mail.yahoo.com>




Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS


On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 2:03 PM, 6pack-request at autox.team.net <6pack-request at autox.team.net> wrote:

Send 6pack mailing list submissions to
??? 6pack at autox.team.net

To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
??? http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
??? 6pack-request at autox.team.net

You can reach the person managing the list at
??? 6pack-owner at autox.team.net

When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of 6pack digest..."


Today's Topics:

? 1. Tires (jhmdds at aol.com)
? 2. Re: Tires (dave)
? 3. Re: Tires (Jim Jones)


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:15:29 +0000 (UTC)
From: jhmdds at aol.com
To: "6pack at autox.team.net" <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: [6pack] Tires
Message-ID: <1788583779.725595.1626729329476 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Hi,
I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.? Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.
Thanks,
Jamie Maddox
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/8e38b043/attachment-0001.htm>

------------------------------

Message: 2
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:54:31 -0500
From: "dave" <dave at ranteer.com>
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] Tires
Message-ID: <000c01d77ce8$a9667500$fc335f00$@ranteer.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

What is your goal?

 

Handling in dry weather?? Handling in wet weather?? Long life?? Snow?? Those are 4 very different tires.

 

We went with these:? https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/scan0058.jpg

 

https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/tire.jpg

 

These are called "Ultra High Performance Sport" or "Streetable Track Tires"..

Tire Size: 205/50ZR15 Extra Load

Ultra High Performance Sport

Manufacturer Part #: 207-350

UTQG: 200AAA

Sidewall Color: Black Wall

Load/Speed Rating: 89/W

 

Not so good in rain, obviously worthless in snow.? Won?t last that long, but I doubt I will run 20k miles in 5 or 6 years.

 

Just a note here:? there are many who claim that you can run tires as long as they look ok, or if you store them inside.? That?s fiction.? 7 or 8 years is the maximum tires will last.? They dry rot from the inside.? Don?t be foolish; old tires will disintegrate as you are driving and you will be on a sled.

 

From: 6pack <6pack-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jhmdds at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:15 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tires

 

Hi, 

 

I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.? Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.

 

Thanks,

 

Jamie Maddox

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/4bf15ce7/attachment-0001.htm>

------------------------------

Message: 3
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:06:19 +0000 (UTC)
From: Jim Jones <jimjcmo at yahoo.com>
To: "6pack at autox.team.net" <6pack at autox.team.net>, dave
??? <dave at ranteer.com>
Subject: Re: [6pack] Tires
Message-ID: <1496636057.617138.1626732379814 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

I'd counsel you to consider going with a taller tire sidewall. The suspension geometry on these cars were never designed to accommodate lower profile tires. I had 55 series tires on my car but, the steering constantly "hunted" on bumpy and grooved road surfaces. It was a handful to drive and not much fun. I changed to a taller profile 205/65x15 tire (I also had 15x6 Panasports) and the improvement was noticeable. Had it been available I would have opted for a 70 series sidewall.
As was previously stated, old tires, regardless of the mileage, should be replaced in a timely manner. It's part of maintaining a car.
Jim Jones72 Emerald 

? ? On Monday, July 19, 2021, 04:54:58 PM CDT, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:? 
 
 
What is your goal?

 ?

Handling in dry weather?? Handling in wet weather?? Long life?? Snow?? Those are 4 very different tires.

 ?

We went with these:? https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/scan0058.jpg

 ?

https://www.ranteer.com/davescars/tr6/tire.jpg

 ?

These are called "Ultra High Performance Sport" or "Streetable Track Tires"..

Tire Size: 205/50ZR15 Extra Load

Ultra High Performance Sport

Manufacturer Part #: 207-350

UTQG: 200AAA

Sidewall Color: Black Wall

Load/Speed Rating: 89/W

 ?

Not so good in rain, obviously worthless in snow.? Won?t last that long, but I doubt I will run 20k miles in 5 or 6 years.

 ?

Just a note here:? there are many who claim that you can run tires as long as they look ok, or if you store them inside.? That?s fiction.? 7 or 8 years is the maximum tires will last.? They dry rot from the inside.? Don?t be foolish; old tires will disintegrate as you are driving and you will be on a sled.

 ?

From: 6pack <6pack-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jhmdds at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:15 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Tires

 ?

Hi, 

 ?

I have Panasport 15X6 wheels on my 1975 TR6.? Need some new tires and was looking for recommendations.

 ?

Thanks,

 ?

Jamie Maddox
_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation? $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive


6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack

Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/6pack/jimjcmo at yahoo.com

? 
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210719/a6f76f9b/attachment-0001.htm>

------------------------------

Subject: Digest Footer

_______________________________________________
6pack mailing list
6pack at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/6pack


------------------------------

End of 6pack Digest, Vol 77, Issue 10
*************************************



-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210720/6fa141dc/attachment.htm>

From brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca  Mon Jul 26 11:15:27 2021
From: brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca (Yahoo)
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:15:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Re tires
References: <1425917243.855516.1627319727912.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1425917243.855516.1627319727912@mail.yahoo.com>


I have 2056516 kumho v speed touring tires on 16 Rota minilite style wheels.? ?A bit of an oddball, but some german and volvo use this tire size.? The best upgrade for my 6 I ever made. Ride, perf and looks.? ? ?Cheers.
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210726/3769b921/attachment.htm>

From jhmdds at aol.com  Fri Jul 30 08:14:28 2021
From: jhmdds at aol.com (jhmdds at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:14:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Red Line Tires
References: <932959165.663873.1627654468037.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <932959165.663873.1627654468037@mail.yahoo.com>

Does anyone know it the company in SC is still putting red lines on tires and if so what is their name?
Thanks,
James
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210730/ba18cba7/attachment.htm>

From auprichard at uprichard.net  Fri Jul 30 12:34:31 2021
From: auprichard at uprichard.net (auprichard at uprichard.net)
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:34:31 -0400
Subject: [6pack] Red Line Tires
In-Reply-To: <932959165.663873.1627654468037@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <932959165.663873.1627654468037.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <932959165.663873.1627654468037@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002501d78571$8a1bb7f0$9e5327d0$@uprichard.net>

Diamondback tires and yes, they are still in business. I ordered a set of four recently and they cost less than (and were much better than) Coker.

 

Andrew Uprichard

Jackson, Michigan

 

From: 6pack <6pack-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jhmdds at aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:14 AM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Red Line Tires

 

Does anyone know it the company in SC is still putting red lines on tires and if so what is their name? 

 

Thanks,

 

James

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/6pack/attachments/20210730/fd6c78e5/attachment.htm>

From janah at att.net  Sat Jul 31 09:02:38 2021
From: janah at att.net (John Cyganowski)
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:02:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [6pack] Red Line Tires
References: <1663184987.1404624.1627743758726.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1663184987.1404624.1627743758726@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi James-

The company's name was Diamond Back like the snake. The would shave off the branding on the tire and vulcanize a red stripe on the tires. They look very good but they aren't cheap?

Have you considered Universal Red Redlines?? It's a tire with modern radial construction, but in the original 185R/15 Size.

185HR15 Universal Sport 3/8" Redline Tire (universaltire.com)

Best Regards-
John Cyg.
CC52927LO
70 Damson