"University Promotes Heathen-ism"
Or a headline similar to that! When I was a college lad, way back in the early
70's, Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA sponsered the engineering students in a
bid to make an electric car, I believe for a competition. Car of choice? An
Alpine! Hopefully, they did not use *Lucas* batteries, haha!
Bill
T.J. Higgins wrote:
> [I forwarded this guy the article from Jerome's page at
> http://www.bss.ab.ca/sunbeam/section/alplist/altparts.htm, but if
> there are any other rotary Alpine "heathens" out there, please get in
> touch with Barry. -- TJH]
>
> Barry Yodzis writes:
> > I make no claim of computer literacy, so I hope you will bear with me. Some
> > time back I viewed mention on the internet of an Alpine which had been
> > converted to a rotary engine. I recall the car was damaged when it was
> > struck from behind. I think it was in the deep south. I have not been able
> > to find the web site since, all links that mention rotary Sunbeam seem to
> > be no longer available. Five or so years ago I began an rotary Alpine
> > project. I ran into complications with the right inner tie-rod getting too
> > close to the exhaust ports low on the right side of the engine. I was not
> > sure if I should fabricate an extreme (and inefficient) bend at the
> > location, or convert to rack and pinion to allow the exhaust clearance. I
> > have many projects so I threw a tarp over the series 3 and decided to think
> > about it. I believe the rotary Sunbeam project mentioned on the web would be
> > a valuable source of assistance to me. Any help would be appreciated.
> > .
> > I do not have a web address (refer to computer literacy discalimer above)
> > If you could please write me with anything to help me locate the fellow with
> > the wrecked rotary Alpine it would really help. Thank you.
> > .
> > Barry Yodzis
> > 411 Falling Leaf Lane
> > Friendswood TX
> > 77546
> > BYodzis@ci.friendswood.tx.us
> > .
> > PS This rotary Alpine is only one of three Alpines that I have. The other
> > two will remain stock. I am only 1/3 heathen..
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