- 41. Re: Trade your Alpine for a pickup (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:09:27 +0100
- you missed an opportunity there, I have a Revell Alpine kit ( 1:32nd scale) seems like a fair swap to me !!!! 8-) Jeff -- Jeff Howarth
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00154.html (7,297 bytes)
- 42. Re: Question for rear end experts (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 16:08:09 +0100
- Hi Ed, most LRX cars series 4 and 5 seem to have the 4.22 ratio. I guess it was for stop light racing !! The over drive standard set up is with a 4.22 and you will notice the big difference in engine
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00210.html (8,038 bytes)
- 43. desperate sports car owners (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 22:52:54 +0100
- how can I possibly own up to this? I was shopping today for a present for my little girl and was looking at dolls, there I confessed!!! 8-) Anyhow, naturally I strayed as far as I could under the ci
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00039.html (7,243 bytes)
- 44. Re: speedometer serial numbers (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 5 May 2001 20:09:10 +0100
- Hi Rob, the 4 digit number refers to the turns ratio per mile, I have never seen a 1021 ,series 5 had either a 1020 or if it had o/d it is a 1504. I have a spare 1020 if you want one. regards Jeff In
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00066.html (7,095 bytes)
- 45. Re: OD Question (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 23:49:05 +0100
- Hi Brent, the operation of the over drive reduces the engine revs at a maintained speed, when you engage it the engine revs drop as the overall gearing has been increased. For example, if you are run
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00078.html (7,988 bytes)
- 46. Re: Overdrive Gearboxes (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 17:07:41 +0100
- Hi John, it sounds like what you have is a gearbox from the later fast back Alpine and Rapier. The ribs on the spacer indicate this. You will probably find that the input shaft is longer than the one
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00331.html (7,947 bytes)
- 47. Re: OD Update (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 00:36:09 +0100
- HI Brent, do you know the condition of the over drive clutches? Interesting that it seems to come in when you take the power off which could be that the clutch can only grip on reduced power. Could b
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00369.html (7,522 bytes)
- 48. series 3 body wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 20:45:05 +0100
- does anyone have a rust free series 3 roadster or GT they would consider selling or exchanging for parts (like a rebuilt over drive gearbox complete with O/D). Preferably near the coast Please conta
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00395.html (6,420 bytes)
- 49. Re: Fine Spline Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 01:00:54 +0100
- HI Tom, one difference which will cause you a problem is that the input shaft is longer which sets the gearbox further back. That should put your gearshift somewhere around the ash tray. You can't ch
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00018.html (7,146 bytes)
- 50. hidden treasure !!! (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:51:07 +0100
- I got a nice surprise today, I was removing the hood latch from an old catcher plate (so I could get the latch re-plated and guess what I found underneath ? I set of feeler gauges from the original t
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00042.html (7,101 bytes)
- 51. Re: Cooling system help (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 23:32:46 +0100
- Hi Jay and listers, I remain convinced that the casting sand is the main cause of over heating. I pulled the core plugs from my block when I rebuild my series 5 1725 engine and got a good one pound o
- /html/alpines/2001-04/msg00299.html (9,209 bytes)
- 52. Re: 40 DCOE 34/35 (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:33:01 +0000
- Hi Jim, I checked the two pairs I have and they are the same as you describe and are type 34 (rear) and 35 (front). they also have the vent under the wing nut. The carbs came of a Rapier H120. You ma
- /html/alpines/2001-03/msg00136.html (7,842 bytes)
- 53. Re: Reverse Location (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 05:49:30 +0000
- Hi Tom, reverse is generally backwards, not left or right 8-) Seriously, left and backwards is a non-synchro and right and backwards is the later full synchro. regards Jeff In message <3066907593wien
- /html/alpines/2001-03/msg00200.html (6,947 bytes)
- 54. Re: Overdrive gearboxes (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:43:13 +0000
- Hi Jarrid, the later over drives had the balance tube cast into the tailhousing, you can see it as a ridge running from back to front. The one on EBay is this later type and is for series 5 but will
- /html/alpines/2001-03/msg00239.html (9,846 bytes)
- 55. Re: Light problem (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:46:28 +0000
- The other thing to remember is that on the all synchro box used in the series 5, things are reversed. Reverse is selected right and back. regards Jeff -- Jeff Howarth
- /html/alpines/2001-03/msg00330.html (9,954 bytes)
- 56. Ebay listing - Over drive gearbox - delete if not interested (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:13:55 +0000
- I have listed a fully rebuilt all synchro over drive and gearbox on Ebay. Have a look if you are interested. item number 555089344 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5
- /html/alpines/2001-02/msg00039.html (7,025 bytes)
- 57. Ebay listing - Over drive gearbox - delete if not interested (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:54:25 +0000
- thanks to Chris for pointing out there is a problem with the link I sent if you use the item number it works fine The link may now work. Sunbeam / Lucas wiring is easy compared to computers! thanks
- /html/alpines/2001-02/msg00050.html (7,240 bytes)
- 58. series 3 with 1725. (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 20:45:17 +0000
- Hi Matt, are you saying you have a 1725 engine with a series 3 distributor ? My memory may be failing me but I am pretty sure the 1600 engine has 12 teeth on the drive and the 1725 has 13 or vis-vers
- /html/alpines/2001-02/msg00117.html (8,189 bytes)
- 59. Ebay parts listed (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:29:51 +0000
- delete now if you are not after parts. HI, sorry to bomb the list but I put a few items on EBay in case you wanted Santa to pack them 8-) 528998704 Rear arch trim for a Tiger II 529000771 set of dash
- /html/alpines/2000-12/msg00192.html (6,439 bytes)
- 60. Most Alpiners - ignore - Russ wheeler please contact me (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Howarth <jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 22:03:32 +0000
- Sorry to bomb the list, If Russ is on the list can you please contact me. thanks -- Jeff Howarth
- /html/alpines/2000-11/msg00049.html (6,475 bytes)
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