- 221. Re: Speedo Off (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 08:53:10 -0700
- Yes, regrettably, the Rootes method (and possibly most English cars) for getting the speedo to match the tranny and rear end was to have a different speedo for each application. Other cars, like our
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00170.html (8,400 bytes)
- 222. 52.8 feet (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 09:18:06 -0700
- Not that anyone is running out to do it, but when I wrote you have to count the revolutions of the speedo for 52.8 feet, note that that is 52'9.5" (not 52 feet 8 inches). Jay
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00171.html (6,199 bytes)
- 223. Speedo Shop (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 09:39:08 -0700
- I've finally broken down and decided to spend the money and get my speedo regeared and recalibrated. I know of three shops, Nisonger in New York, Mo-Ma in New Mexico, and West Valley Instrument Speci
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00183.html (7,559 bytes)
- 224. Speedo revs/mile (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 09:24:28 -0700
- Over the weekend, I marked off 52' 9.5" and counted the number of revolutions of my speedo cable. It was exactly as an article in the SAOC handbook says - 1440 rev/mi. This is with a 3:89, SV OD tran
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00216.html (8,936 bytes)
- 225. Re: Speedo revs/mile (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 14:47:41 -0700
- I just spoke to Mo-Ma. She told me that if she used to 1040 gauge I have (from a SIV Automatic), she could use a 41 tooth gear and get pretty close, but not exact. I may have to go to an external co
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00231.html (8,709 bytes)
- 226. Re: Speedo revs/mile (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 15:48:57 -0700
- of dish faster, the in Ugh, look at that, I have to correct myself. See the capitalized letters that I switched (disk and dish were switched on one sentence). For what it's worth, Mo-Ma says that I
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00232.html (8,775 bytes)
- 227. polyurethane crosstube (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:40:35 -0700
- I have been thinking about finally fixing the center crosstube on my Alpine - this is that long tube that runs along the back of the engine connecting the steering mechanism. I got a "new" one from S
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00268.html (8,106 bytes)
- 228. Re: Speedo Shop (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 17:30:45 -0700
- Here is an interesting twist. "Ma" is Margaret of "Mo-Ma" "Mo" is Morris, who now runs the West Valley Speedometer place I mentioned before. Looks like she got the name. Anyone know the history on t
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00290.html (6,854 bytes)
- 229. Polyurethane Crosstube bushings (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 10:34:19 -0700
- Rick at SS said he has been meaning to send a cross tube up to a guy to get these made, but has had other things getting in the way. So, if you are interested, give them a call so we can get him moti
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00301.html (6,814 bytes)
- 230. New Crosstube Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 17:40:12 -0700
- For what it's worth, Rick did get the crosstube out and is shipping it up to get those new bushings. So go put your order in! Jay
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00379.html (6,234 bytes)
- 231. Am I nuts? (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:55:40 -0800
- I've got a buddy who owns a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV. It's bright blue and does 0-60 in the 4 second range, and costs about $300,000. He recently changed his exhaust and the new "performance" exhau
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00492.html (7,991 bytes)
- 232. Ferrari in an Alpine (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:56:42 -0800
- As long as we are on the topic of Italian machines, a few people have commented about the Ferrari connection with the Alpine. I know I've read about it here and there. But, I don't recall ever seeing
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00493.html (8,073 bytes)
- 233. Jensen Healey Surfing (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 12:58:13 -0800
- One of my bosses ages ago had a Jensen Healey. It replaced his Sunbeam Alpine (purchased when new). Though he enjoyed his Jensen Healey immensely, he had a special place in his heart for his old Alpi
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00528.html (8,689 bytes)
- 234. Scott's Beautiful Car (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:29:15 -0700
- Scott, I loved the shots of your car at http:/www.sunbeamalpine.org . It looks tremendous. The combination of the colors, the dash and the steering wheel really give it a classy look. As my Grandmoth
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00007.html (6,484 bytes)
- 235. Imp for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:24:08 -0700
- I have no connection. Appears to be in Southern California: 1967 Sunbeam Imp 998cc engine, dual carbs, oil cooler, low profiles, alloy wheels, rollbar, leather interior, black. $1,500.00 (818) 883-89
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00028.html (6,285 bytes)
- 236. Alternative Alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:44:48 -0700
- I've been having a tough time trying to get an alternator to fit with my new headers. I've finally succeeded. In fact, the alternator fit EXACTLY on to the SV alternator bracket. I did have to slide
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00029.html (8,165 bytes)
- 237. Wiring alternative Alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:14:31 -0700
- Here is how to wire a Hitachi 14231 alternator. The back of the alternator has a post marked "B" which is of course for the battery. It goes to the battery side of the alternator - where all the othe
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00036.html (8,897 bytes)
- 238. RE: Wiring alternative Alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:49:04 -0700
- Glad to be of service. I would like to point out that unless you are running early headers, you probably don't need the Hitachi 14231. This one is 35 amp. There is a slightly larger Hitachi that sho
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00039.html (7,819 bytes)
- 239. Wiring alternator diagrams (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:15:22 -0700
- I re-read my email and noted I made typo and could probably make the whole thing easier with a diagram. First, the typo in the third sentence should have read: "The back of the alternator has a post
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00040.html (7,716 bytes)
- 240. Re: Wiring alternative Alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:58:41 -0700
- Yes. Actually, I'm not convinced the water pump pulley and the crank are exact. But, I've got the alternator on the same exact plane as the water pump pulley. I will note that I have no idea what pul
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00044.html (7,680 bytes)
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