- 61. Re: Lost parts from Sunbeam Specialties (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 07:01:14 EDT
- I ordered an Oil Cooler hose set this Monday, and received it on Wednesday. Admittedly, it's is easier to the UK. I've had many dealings with them over the past some years, and they've always been re
- /html/alpines/2001-09/msg00279.html (7,363 bytes)
- 62. Re: Lost parts from Sunbeam Specialties (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 07:03:26 EDT
- Please ignore my last mail. I'm confusing Specialities with Sunbeam Supreme, which is the UK supplier. Julian.
- /html/alpines/2001-09/msg00280.html (7,136 bytes)
- 63. Re: Brake Booster Rebuild 5 inch Diameter (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:37:50 EDT
- I'm pretty sure that the plastic valves are not included (at least with the original girling kit I bought), as I recall I had a chipped one and had to break another booster down to retrieve a decent
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00210.html (6,775 bytes)
- 64. Tailored Car Covers (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:41:57 EDT
- Anyone have a recommended source for a tailored cover for the Alpine (big fin I can get Covercraft here in the UK, but they are pretty expensive at $200 for just the indoor version. I'd be interested
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00212.html (6,432 bytes)
- 65. Re: Ground Strap (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 08:22:24 EDT
- If you're taking out the trans, you don't need to worry, as the crosmember comes out with the trans, mounts, earth strap and all. Julian Cranwell.
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00010.html (6,301 bytes)
- 66. Re: Oil Leaks (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 04:06:14 EDT
- Sump, timing chain cover and valve-lifter cover can all be replaced without pulling the motor. Julian - SIII.
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00047.html (7,122 bytes)
- 67. Re: Tech Tip! (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 05:03:37 EDT
- I keep a medical syringe for the same purpose. Julian - SIII
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00234.html (6,291 bytes)
- 68. Re: Brake Servo (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 05:57:06 EDT
- It will not do any harm, although the brakes will be quite heavy without the servo working. The problem you have is with the plastic valves in the side of the servo sticking. If you replace these, yo
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00028.html (6,623 bytes)
- 69. Re: Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 04:31:41 EDT
- I would advocate patience. I've often found with clutches, air gets trapped in the system after bleeding. However, walking away for 24 hours has sometimes solved the problem, in that the air rises ou
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00165.html (6,869 bytes)
- 70. Re: Hyd. clutch problem (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:07:12 EDT
- It's the master cylinder. Since there is no fliud loss, the fluid is leaking past a shot hydraulic sels in the M/C, back into the reservoir. It could not be the S/C, as the only way for the fluid is
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00273.html (6,516 bytes)
- 71. Re: Hub removal (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 03:50:31 EDT
- I had the same problem. I finally found that the only solution was to romove the assembly, complete with the half-shaft, then press out the shaft in a hydraulic press. It took 8 tonnes of hydraulic p
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00007.html (7,051 bytes)
- 72. Re: London Alpines (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 10:40:15 EDT
- I'm not too far from London, being in West Horsley, Surrey. I never take the Alpine to London however. In fact I don't take it anywhere at the moment as the weather has been rubbish all year. Regards
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00012.html (6,584 bytes)
- 73. Re: Oil Pressure Paint fading (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 16:06:05 EDT
- I would not worry too much if the pressure on an SII drops a littel at low revs. As long as it is 20-25 PSI and runs up to 50+ PSI at revs, then it'll run for a while yet without problems. You could
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00126.html (6,923 bytes)
- 74. Re: Brake vacuum servo (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 10:31:26 EDT
- You can simply bypass the servo, but if you do that only you should be prepared to build up the leg muscles some on your right side. The best alternative would be to bypass and to fit a smaller bore
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00388.html (6,844 bytes)
- 75. Re: [Expensive engine noises :^(] (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 10:38:08 EDT
- It's a long shot, but another potential cause, given the engine vital signs are good could be the starter ring coming away from the flywheel. I've had this happen, and the din is frightful. On the pl
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00389.html (6,826 bytes)
- 76. Re: tech tip (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 06:21:17 EDT
- The method I use is to pump out the pistons before removing the calipers. This is done by removing the brake pads, then inserting a spacer between piston and disk (rotor) to avoid the pistons coming
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00411.html (6,580 bytes)
- 77. Re: Polarizing the generator (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 04:53:27 EDT
- You're correct. If your car is +/ve earth, then the 'hot' terminal is the -/ve. The procedure is as per your install sheet. 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. 'Flash' the live contact (using any old piece o
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00187.html (7,049 bytes)
- 78. Re: (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 14:05:34 EDT
- Hear Hear! Julian.
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00263.html (6,438 bytes)
- 79. Re: Cutting out at speed (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 04:53:56 EDT
- Check the polarity of the poles on the coil. If you've changed the car's polarity, this could have been missed. If wrong, the car will run for a while, but will burn out the points/condensor quickly.
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00277.html (7,229 bytes)
- 80. Re: Cutting out at speed (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@cs.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 04:56:28 EDT
- The other possibility that occurred to was fuel. I've heard of similar trouble from people using LRP. I've avoided any such problems by using additives, instead of LRP. Regards, Julian.
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00278.html (6,958 bytes)
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