- 61. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 18:11:13 -0700
- Jarrid, I have never seen any o-rings installed (not a bad idea to cut some grooves for some) and I just checked the Rootes part manual and didn't see any listed. The 1600s & 1725s that I rebuilt nev
- /html/alpines/2003-09/msg00089.html (8,348 bytes)
- 62. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 17:55:15 -0700
- Also, the fact that the early & late oil filter bases are slightly different and require different gaskets. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-09/msg00099.html (7,375 bytes)
- 63. Re: Red Rubber Grease (HELP) (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:13:20 -0700
- What I found is don't load up grease where it's exposed to the brake fluid. Just a thin coat on the cylinder and the cups. The fluid will dissolve the grease and it will be flushed out the bleeder va
- /html/alpines/2003-09/msg00110.html (6,823 bytes)
- 64. Re: Wire wheels and inner tubes (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:42:53 -0700
- It's the same as motorcycle wheels. I always replace the rim band. Then, be careful using the tire irons, i have pinched a hole in the tube with one before. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-09/msg00114.html (6,930 bytes)
- 65. Re: Wire wheels and inner tubes (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:04:05 -0700
- Paul, I have seen morons wrap their motorcross rim on the inside with duct tape. You never want to do that, you want to use the rubber rim bands. The spoke ends will poke right through any kind of ta
- /html/alpines/2003-09/msg00117.html (7,184 bytes)
- 66. Re: Harrington Pics/told ya it was rough/Maine. (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 07:59:22 -0700
- This car was investigated for a possible salvage effort a few years ago, but the owner is a moron. This is the typical old man mentality where he is not in touch with reality. I really don't think t
- /html/alpines/2003-08/msg00028.html (7,529 bytes)
- 67. Re: Seat Tracks (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2003 08:28:54 -0700
- The best thing to rejuvenate the rusted seat tracks is to get them dipped and oil them up to prevent further rusting. For further protection, send them out to a plater and have a flash plating of ca
- /html/alpines/2003-08/msg00035.html (6,769 bytes)
- 68. Re: Alternators (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 15:18:46 -0700
- We use the later MGB, Lucus alternator. It's a "one wire" type & bolts exactly in place of the series V alternator. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00026.html (6,946 bytes)
- 69. Re: Alternators (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2003 09:20:42 -0700
- yes, you can bypass/remove the external regulator. Ian knows exactly what wires need to be removed. ian@sunbeamalpine.org I buy the Lucus MGB alternators from Doug Jennings 937 259-6800 jan
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00029.html (6,818 bytes)
- 70. Re: Alternators (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 17:40:35 -0700
- I don't know, but here is a picture of it http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/jans_pics/MGB_lucas.JPG jan
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00043.html (6,875 bytes)
- 71. Re: Rootes Graphics (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:21:07 -0700
- You really need a vector graphics file instead of a bit mapped file. Someone knowing Corel Draw or Adobe Ill'r would do the trick. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00107.html (6,601 bytes)
- 72. Re: door panels (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:57:00 -0700
- You don't use staples, use contact cement. I know what this stuff is and have been using it for about 30 years. It's somewhat resistant to water, but it does warp in about a year or two. jan
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00115.html (7,587 bytes)
- 73. Re: PPG paint number (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:08:10 -0700
- Rodolfo, I have never seen a #11 Thistle Gray seriesI Alpine. Your best bet would be to have any original gray paint scanned by the paint store and have them mix up a batch of paint for your car. All
- /html/alpines/2003-07/msg00116.html (7,764 bytes)
- 74. Re: Speedometer lube (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 21:04:17 -0700
- There is a special lube for speedometer cables that I bought back in the '70s when I was rebuilding my series I Alpine. It's a very fine, white colored grease that is whiter than Lithium grease. May
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00036.html (6,843 bytes)
- 75. Re: Intake manifold (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 13:42:31 -0700
- There's one on ebay, with a starting bid of $100. That's about the going price for a used & dirty manifold. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00040.html (6,543 bytes)
- 76. Re: O/D Driveshaft Length and Iso. Sw. (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 12:35:45 -0700
- Ron, I just measured 2 OD shafts and I measure 29.5" from center of yoke to the opposite yoke center. As a reference check, a non-OD measures 32.25" Jan Servaites
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00045.html (7,279 bytes)
- 77. Re: Alpine wheel colour (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 07:35:57 -0700
- The correct color for the steel wheels is #8 Foam Grey Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00052.html (6,555 bytes)
- 78. Re: A question of colors... (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 15:15:47 -0700
- We need specific info on what car/year you have. If it's an Alpine, all the early series I&II had body color, series 3-V were Rootes paint code and the MK-IIs were silver. The wheels were first pain
- /html/alpines/2003-06/msg00143.html (7,326 bytes)
- 79. Re: SV Aluminum Head - repair/rebuild costs? (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 May 2003 18:44:13 -0700
- Post the work proposed & estimate when you get it and I'll comment on it. Jan
- /html/alpines/2003-05/msg00010.html (6,590 bytes)
- 80. Re: Engine compartment caulking (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 22:33:09 -0700
- You don't want to use silicone at all (except for some of the better gasket sealers). You want to use on the fender well gaps, about 3 tubes of 3M "Ultrapro" Sealant #08300. The heater core access p
- /html/alpines/2003-05/msg00053.html (7,017 bytes)
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