- 21. Re: Clutch bleeding problem (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 19:59:39 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
- You dont happen to have a return spring on the TO fork do you? The symptoms you describe occur when the spring returns the fork beyond where the TO bearing touches the clutch, and you have to pump i
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00003.html (8,183 bytes)
- 22. Re: Clutch bleeding problem update (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:58:57 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
- the clutch. It promptly went to the floor with hardly any pressure. It also pushed a pretty fair amount of fluid out the top of the master cylinder reservoir (I had the cap off at the time). Yes, thi
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00021.html (7,942 bytes)
- 23. Re: Alpine Distributer (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 08:16:17 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Tried what? I must not be getting all the lists posts because I havnt received the prev. thread... Jarrid Gross SII 1725 EFI Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-v
- /html/alpines/2004-10/msg00009.html (7,073 bytes)
- 24. Re: Transmission Question (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:58:02 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Its tough to say how much is acceptable, much easier to pull the input shaft and inspect the two bearings (bearing in the front, needles in the rear). If you need them replaced, now is the time to d
- /html/alpines/2004-10/msg00033.html (7,483 bytes)
- 25. Re: Transmission Question (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:14:37 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Look for smooth surfaces on the mainshaft journal, make sure all the needles are not pitted, and look at the inside on the bearing face in the input shaft, where the needles ride in it. Lastly check
- /html/alpines/2004-10/msg00035.html (8,272 bytes)
- 26. Re: Stroking 1725 (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 06:50:26 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- If you have your pistons made, you can offset grind the crank and gain up to 0.250" extra stroke by going from the 2.125 journal to a 2.000 journal. You would also need a good rod, the chevy V8 rod
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00042.html (7,749 bytes)
- 27. Re: Stroking 1725 (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:46:42 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Jan Servaites, This would be the "Iron Duke" engine. Its essentially half a 302 chevy V8. I think it uses the same spec rods as the chevy inline 6 engine, but nobody offers a performance version of t
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00045.html (7,473 bytes)
- 28. Re: Stroking 1725 (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 11:49:40 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- There are so many issues to using another piston. You need to have the bores pretty close to our own, or at least within .050 or else the head gasket becomes custom. The pins installed height is pre
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00048.html (7,858 bytes)
- 29. Re: Traction Bar - ALPINE (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:57:02 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Some pictures and some measurements would be most appreciated (before you abscond with them). Jarrid Gross SII 1725 EFI Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00052.html (6,990 bytes)
- 30. Re: A few questions (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 09:51:05 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Yes, there was a design change toward the end of the 1725 production that was a different spring set, but I think this was a cost reduction, bottom line is to set your spring tensions with shims at
- /html/alpines/2004-08/msg00011.html (7,314 bytes)
- 31. Re: Sunbeam and Minx's (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 20:56:28 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- The engine is of the same family, but not what you would probably want to put in an alpine. It uses a cast iron head, and many internals are specific to the iron head, and absolutely not interchanga
- /html/alpines/2004-08/msg00013.html (7,683 bytes)
- 32. Bronze Valve Guide "possible availability" (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 20:29:43 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- I am having some mn/bronze valve guides made for my engine. Some of us have talked about doing this before, the cost is going to be pricey since there seems to be NOTHING stock that can be cut down
- /html/alpines/2004-07/msg00045.html (7,331 bytes)
- 33. Re: rebuilding 1725 (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:00:37 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- If it was my engine, this is what I'd be in for. 1) Tear the motor down, measure the crank journals and bores. 2) Note the size of the thrust bearings, since DPO might have used an oversize. 3) Buy
- /html/alpines/2004-07/msg00075.html (10,348 bytes)
- 34. Hillman contacts (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:50:33 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- I have aqquired some alpine parts, which came with a hillman engine. I took it on a deal and it would have gone to waste otherwise. I need to umm, get it out of the garage before the wife finds it t
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00050.html (6,932 bytes)
- 35. Re: How Old? (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 13:58:59 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Perhaps your springs are worn, but that shouldnt make the wheels rub on them. Also make sure the 1.75 inch spec relates to your vehicle. Series 1 and 2s springs are almost dead flat when the vehicle
- /html/alpines/2004-05/msg00014.html (8,059 bytes)
- 36. Re: Rootes Overdrive Transmission Value (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 22:42:29 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- They are worth what someone will pay. Of late, rebuilt all-sync transmissions have sold on ebay for about $1000 give or take a few bills. The non-syncs have fetched 200 or so less. People have been
- /html/alpines/2004-05/msg00035.html (8,025 bytes)
- 37. Re: Rootes Overdrive Transmission Value (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 16:15:00 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
- Yes I agree, most OD units are trashed. Ive helped several friends open up OD units on trannies that were "known" to be good, or were represented as such, and have found on every occasion, the plane
- /html/alpines/2004-05/msg00037.html (8,869 bytes)
- 38. Re: Reduced gear starter (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:26:42 -0800 (PST)
- The discharge problem is a seperate issue that will need to be addressed on its own. The gear reduction starter will reduce the load on the battery which will improve your chances of starting if the
- /html/alpines/2004-03/msg00018.html (7,793 bytes)
- 39. Re: Weber carbs & manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: "jarrid_gross@earthlink.net" <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 11:27:55 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
- It was Carl Christiansen IIRC. TWM made those intakes. http://www.twminduction.com Lately one popped up in Australia making a Warnford knock-off, which is the one that has the gooseneck runners. The
- /html/alpines/2004-03/msg00024.html (7,618 bytes)
- 40. Re: [Fwd: "Hillman - " Alpine Herrington LeMans] (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:07:03 -0800
- I am in Southern California and would love to go see it. is importautosbdo@juno.com the contact? Jarrid Gross
- /html/alpines/2004-02/msg00024.html (7,904 bytes)
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