- 1. The temperature discussion (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 19:34:44 -0500
- I would agree with the head gasket being suspect, once you have eliminated other simple and common causes. Shooting the smoke out one side only on the exhaust is a strong indication, in my estimation
- /html/alpines/2003-11/msg00083.html (6,889 bytes)
- 2. The backfire problem (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 16:51:30 -0400
- Like others have said, low voltage would account for all your symptoms, and a professional mechanic would look at that first. This is done not by changing parts until it runs right, but by proper use
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00027.html (7,577 bytes)
- 3. SV: Holbay question (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 00:06:03 -0400
- In my experience (marine engines) a step such as this would result in fuel puddling at low speed, then a "rich bog" or something similar when the operator accelerates. One of the operations in increa
- /html/alpines/2003-05/msg00070.html (8,515 bytes)
- 4. The jdbgmgr "virus" (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 21:39:41 -0500
- Hey Bill this is one of those internet myths. I checked on the Norton websiite's virus encyclopedia and it tells all about it. It said there is a virus that can infect that file, but the popular anti
- /html/alpines/2003-04/msg00001.html (6,887 bytes)
- 5. NGk Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:03:38 -0500
- As a former Mercury Marine dealer, I can tell you that if you have difficulty finding them, they are used in Mercury Outboard Motors and MerCruiser Sterndrives. If you are having trouble finding them
- /html/alpines/2003-01/msg00168.html (6,771 bytes)
- 6. Wanted: SIV/V (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 00:52:31 -0500
- Looks like I'm 0 for 5 on that one. Carl B395000858 LRX
- /html/alpines/2002-12/msg00135.html (6,141 bytes)
- 7. Virus in email, daily (score: 1)
- Author: Carl Wade <110156.3206@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:54:36 -0500
- Hello everyoneWe've been receiving an email, with attached virus, at least once a day, and our Norton Anti-Virus is intercepting it. The source is unknown, and I am wondering if others on this list h
- /html/alpines/2002-12/msg00155.html (6,800 bytes)
- 8. Fill 'er up! (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 21:57:42 -0400
- I would not recommend using the unleaded premium because of the additives in the gas to achieve that higher octane. They will only cause even more deterioration of non-metal fuel system parts. Modern
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00024.html (7,766 bytes)
- 9. Hot Ignition Switch (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:22:33 -0400
- If you've got heat, that means you've got resistance. Resistance causes voltage drop. Maybe ignition switch contacts are getting old or dirty? You kind of want real good electrical contact in there.
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00110.html (6,620 bytes)
- 10. Rough Running (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:22:31 -0400
- Make sure you have proper voltage at the ignition coil. This kind of problem is often a symptom of an electrical component heating up and causing a problem. Rig a wire from the "+" terminal on the ig
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00111.html (7,610 bytes)
- 11. Schematics (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 19:18:20 -0400
- Chuck-- You say "with plenty of lite". Do you mean like plenty of Bud Light? Carl W.
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00158.html (6,541 bytes)
- 12. Argh-rebuilding (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 23:16:13 -0400
- I've seen people advertising 1725 engines of varying condition at the Sunbeamalpine.org web site and the prices are not high at all. If your engine has serious damage, like a spun main bearing (messe
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00177.html (6,888 bytes)
- 13. Early Series 5 question-- (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 00:03:05 -0400
- I've been wondering about an early Series 5 that a guy had who worked with me in the early 70's. He had serial number B395000034. It was an ST and was the Holly Green color (pretty sure). This car ha
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00200.html (7,603 bytes)
- 14. 1725 Engine problems (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 23:08:47 -0400
- Attach a manifold vacuum gauge and you can determine if you're on the right track about the vacuum leak. Use a long enough hose to reach into the cockpit so you can see it while driving. That's a ser
- /html/alpines/2002-08/msg00258.html (8,060 bytes)
- 15. Sheet Metal gauge (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 13:08:45 -0400
- Hi there. I'm going to be cutting parts from the chassis of our parts car--like the battery compartment and spare tire well (they're in good shape somehow). Rather than use a torch, I want to do it t
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00002.html (7,423 bytes)
- 16. Overseas shipping-large (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 13:57:28 -0400
- I know this was discussed here before, but I guess I didn't save the messages. I need to find out about shipping our antique boat from western New York State to Ireland. (This is kind of Alpine relat
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00117.html (6,540 bytes)
- 17. Overheating & head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:13:35 -0400
- As a former marine repair shop owner, I recall one MerCruiser sterndrive engine model that had a hard-to-figure head gasket failure symptom. The engine was a 4-cyl aluminum block, with a cast iron Fo
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00312.html (6,874 bytes)
- 18. Door window removal (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 20:44:21 -0400
- Today one of the things I was working on was getting the windows out of the doors, then the regulators and door latch mechanisms. The manual says to "spring" the regulator arms out of their "location
- /html/alpines/2002-04/msg00231.html (6,795 bytes)
- 19. CD-ROM for parts manual? (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 20:44:50 -0400
- Does anybody know if the parts manual is available on CD-ROM? That way I could just print out what I need at the time. I see printed ones are available from Classic Sunbeam, but it covers all Alpines
- /html/alpines/2002-04/msg00232.html (6,585 bytes)
- 20. Engine is "cute"? (score: 1)
- Author: 110156.3206@compuserve.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 13:07:47 -0500
- You guys might get a chuckle out of this. We ran a marine repair business for many years so my wife is pretty used to seeing engines mounted on workstands, all noticeably larger than an Alpine's. I'v
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00318.html (6,841 bytes)
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