- 21. Re: Starter removal question (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:47:21 -0800
- I'm afraid there is no other way. On the seriesV, the exhaust manifold can stay put and just the intake needs to be removed. It's really not a bad job unless the studs & bolts are full of rust & tha
- /html/alpines/2005-01/msg00061.html (7,169 bytes)
- 22. Re: Clutch bleeding problem (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 23:15:31 -0800
- Is the slave pushing the clutch release arm enough? If so, Then I would say it working. If not, maybe give me a rundown on how you rebuilt the cylinders. On bleeding, I have found that once I receiv
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00004.html (8,002 bytes)
- 23. Re: Clutch bleeding problem update (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 08:23:05 -0800
- He finally mentioned that he has a series I, and that series HAS a spring PLUS the "short" slave PLUS the adjustable actuator rod. Since I still don't know all the facts yet, he probably used a late
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00022.html (7,538 bytes)
- 24. SAOCA fourm is there, but the domain name expired (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:05:59 -0800
- Our internet host forgot to renew the SAOCA domain name and it expired. Ian will probably call them on Monday to remind them to pay the fee, but it might take awhile for it to be reactivated. -- Jan
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00025.html (7,021 bytes)
- 25. Re: spark plug question (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 21:38:58 -0800
- Bill, There should be the metal gaskets on the plugs. Are you saying that you don't have any? Up/down? I suppose it doesn't matter, but I have noticed they go on easier in one direction. Whatever, I
- /html/alpines/2004-11/msg00051.html (7,776 bytes)
- 26. Re: Clutch part question (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 20:06:23 -0700
- You did install a pilot bearing..Correct? If not you better. The parts replaced were the pressure plate and friction disk? Is the pressure plate the 9-coil spring or the diaphragm spring type? Did y
- /html/alpines/2004-10/msg00018.html (7,544 bytes)
- 27. Re: Transmission Question (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:14:29 -0700
- You guys be careful when you store the transmission sitting on the bell-housing and the tail pointing up. I advise you NOT to store them in that way because all the metal crap that was safely deposit
- /html/alpines/2004-10/msg00034.html (8,053 bytes)
- 28. Re: Brake piston lube and thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 20:55:55 -0700
- You need the red brake grease. I get mine from Victoria British. -- Jan Servaites (Dayton OH - The Birthplace of Aviation) http://www.wright-brothers.org/ "I am convinced that human flight is possib
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00008.html (6,924 bytes)
- 29. Re: SERIES V EXHAUST SYSTEM (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 13:17:15 -0700
- I'm not sure that I understand the question? Does he want a "custom" made system from engine to tail pipe? Does he want replacement stock steel pipes & muffler? Does he want the stainless steel pipes
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00013.html (7,259 bytes)
- 30. Re: Stroking 1725 (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 13:54:29 -0700
- We use the 4-cyl Chevy inline rods. They can be found in the GM 4-cylinder inboard marine engines. We off-set the stroke and used the Avenger pistons and we have about a 2.0L Alpine engine now -- Jan
- /html/alpines/2004-09/msg00044.html (7,676 bytes)
- 31. Re: Series 1 rear Axle (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:33:44 -0700
- Gloss Black. I don't mean the ultra-gloss that you see on the new autos. I use Dupont Centari and it works pretty well. For preparation, I have the axle housings dipped at a commercial metal cleaning
- /html/alpines/2004-08/msg00028.html (7,618 bytes)
- 32. Re: Help!- Transmission Expert Needed! (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:11:01 -0700
- I have never seen that bolt from an Alpine transmission. The smallest that I have seen are 1/4-20 x 1/2". They didn't have that shoulder on them. Maybe from the Zenith carb? I don't know where its fr
- /html/alpines/2004-07/msg00070.html (7,184 bytes)
- 33. Re: Series V, 8" clutch ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:02:03 -0700
- The larger (8") clutch plate & flywheel is what was used on the series 3, 1600cc engine. The 7.5" & smaller/lighter flywheel is from a 1725 series V. both will work okay except there may be a proble
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00003.html (8,210 bytes)
- 34. Re: Series V, 8" clutch ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:02:57 -0700
- That information has a lot of errors in it for the Alpine. Here is the truth on Alpine flywheels/clutches/splines/assembly pins/clutch release arms/slaves: Series I - Flywheel (8", 2 assembly pins),
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00008.html (9,024 bytes)
- 35. Re: Series V, 8" clutch ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 17:23:02 -0700
- Mike, That's fine.. No apologies are necessary. But, this is really a good topic to bring up because these parts have been swapped around over the years, and the owners need information on how to res
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00010.html (7,973 bytes)
- 36. Re: Rear end pinion bearing (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:19:58 -0700
- I have never seen a bad pinion bearing, even when the gears were ruined. Are you sure it's bad? You really never know what is bad until you get in there to inspect everything. A local Tiger owner &
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00028.html (7,721 bytes)
- 37. Re: brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:06:00 -0700
- I have seen the 3/16" bubble flare brake tubing for sale at auto parts stores. None of the original brake lines are a "standard" length, so they need to be cut and flared. I have never understood wh
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00070.html (7,169 bytes)
- 38. Re: Rear end numbers (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 21:35:10 -0700
- Okay, I'm trying to understand all this. You want to replace your rear axle gears, in your series II, with what & why? I don't know if you know this, but Alpines only have 2 ratios: 3.89 (std trans)
- /html/alpines/2004-06/msg00080.html (7,687 bytes)
- 39. Re: Rootes Overdrive Transmission Value (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 18:44:49 -0700
- I really have not seen that many OD transmissions that could be purchased here in the USA that are ready to bolt in. Most all of them need some rebuild work. The ones that appear on Ebay, from the UK
- /html/alpines/2004-05/msg00036.html (7,978 bytes)
- 40. Re: Alpine V8 conversion info wanted (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 12:10:26 -0800
- WHY????? Why would anyone ruin a good car??? Jan Servaites (Dayton OH - The Birthplace of Aviation) http://www.wright-brothers.org/ "I am convinced that human flight is possible and practical." -- Wi
- /html/alpines/2004-03/msg00002.html (6,910 bytes)
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