[Fot] Oil diapers

[davehogye]

I appreciate the constructive criticism and concerns. 
I considered the fire hazard and kept the diaper relatively small. My car doesn't leak much...it might leave a few small drops when parked, but under pressure and at speed a leak is more evident, collects on the underside of the car or is left on the track. 
Yes, the diaper is flammable. Especially when soaked with oil. I was curious enough to test how flammable, of course after removing it. 
Perhaps a more catastrophic failure could lead to it's ignition, but I highly doubt it will ignite spontaneously . 
Until the engine is removed for an overhaul, this seems to be a reasonable, if temporary solution. 
Again, if just for shits and grins, I thought I'd share this idea. I was thinking more for grins. 
BTW, I recently completed my 12th event. The Rolex Reunion at Laguna Seca. I am very proud to say that my TR3 has completed every lap of every session of all 12 events, without any tear downs or rebuilds. Just basic service and maintenance. Knock on wood. 
Stay tuned for some video. 
Dave 







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From: "Bill Dentinger via Fot" <fot at autox.team.net> 
To: dmar823 at gmail.com, britcars at bellsouth.net 
Cc: fot at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 8:00:59 AM 
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil diapers 

Don/Barry/Mordy/Dave (et al)... 

Our territorial marking habits are well known, and we must live with our reputation. 

When Bob Wismer and I showed up at Barber in Birmingham at one of the very first vintage events held there, the track staff met us at our assigned parking spot with two five gallon buckets of Oil Dri. They were smiling, but they were serious. 

"...fricken Appalachian" ? No, sir! Dave's work is Yankee ingenuity. It should be celebrated! 

Bill Dentinger 

From: Don Marshall via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> 
To: barry rosenberg <britcars at bellsouth.net> 
Cc: fot <fot at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wed, Aug 30, 2017 7:38 am 
Subject: Re: [Fot] Oil diapers 

Maybe its a southern thang. We did the same thing at Road Atlanta with the TR4 years ago. Grandson James' job was to get under the car after EVERY session and change the diaper under the rear seal. Don 




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