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1. Re: Steering wheel hubs (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 19:52:54 +1000
In Australia I found the Rootes standard steering splines matched our Torana steering wheel, a GM product related to Opel. You likely have one of it's cousins in your part of the world. Keith 55 Cali
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00004.html (7,128 bytes)

2. Re: Steering wheel hub (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 18:08:10 +1000
Had to go look again just incase I was shooting my mouth off with Yes it is true Holden Torana (LJ) boss fits Hunter and series Hillman so should fit Alpine. Unfortunately the Mk Minx (Californian) h
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00009.html (7,805 bytes)

3. Steering wheel hub & OT source of Torana (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:04:19 +1000
Funny man, Holden emblem a lion with a stone, (pussy cat with a pebble???) For those in USA, the Torana was same family as Vauxhall Viva and Opel Kadette. The original series were 1200cc same as HB
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00011.html (8,922 bytes)

4. Re: Steering wheel hub (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 19:47:18 +1000
The only thing you can do is pull it apart and look at it. The answer may jump out and bite you :-)) If the wheel is attached to the same sort of boss then it still should be able to be made to work.
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00014.html (7,619 bytes)

5. Re: Holdens and Sunbeams (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 18:49:53 +1000
The problem with this sort of swap is the engine sits too far forward. Handling would be worse than having a shorter V8. The original steering is the problem. Replace it with a front mount rack and t
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00027.html (9,367 bytes)

6. Re: Holdens and Sunbeams (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:37:07 +1000
That must have got your attention :-)) People in Melbourne build stroker version of the alloy head Rootes engine as fitted to you know what. Gives 2130cc for about $2130 (Aussie pesos :-)) This would
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00035.html (8,690 bytes)

7. Re: steering wheel (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 18:48:56 +1000
Try pearlcraft in Australia. they do a magic job. Keith 55 Californian 57 Rapier -- Original Message --
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00038.html (6,808 bytes)

8. Fw: Holdens and Sunbeams (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:26:29 +1000
-- Original Message -- use to get from scratch? I had a talk to the people at all Hunter spares today. They are discontinuing the stroker as costs have escalated. mainly in getting a crank modified.
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00045.html (8,761 bytes)

9. Re: Storage tips? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:56:37 +1000
I would be reluctant to park it for several months with a full tank as the fuel "goes off". I would try for less than 1/4 tank and put fresh in it when I want it out again. Some wartime lay ups recom
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00010.html (8,157 bytes)

10. Re: Storage tips? (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:03:08 +1000
that choice Sorry if I was sounding a bit derogatory, I also am "Putting up with" my present facilities. The place comes free with the job :-) Out here as long as it is out of the sun it is workable.
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00018.html (7,624 bytes)

11. Re: Hub Puller (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 20:00:40 +1000
Sounds like the fun I had getting hubs apart on a 1950 Anglia. You need a hub puller to renew the brake linings. Clever Mr Ford. I tried all the urban legend tricks. Undid the hub nuts a couple of tu
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00033.html (7,824 bytes)

12. Re: Untimate Alpine Motor Swap (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:22:17 +1000
Not new some Chap already did this. More of a challenge to make serious horsepower out of the original installation. On the same scale 1725cc should give 145hp without the nose heavy handling penalty
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00045.html (7,402 bytes)

13. Re: Water Temp. Problem (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Johnson" <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:29:07 +1000
. When the Tiger is started dead cold, the water temperature quickly sometimes goes waaay up (230-240). Solution may be a blocked "bleed hole" in the thermostat. Don't know what the experts call them
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00061.html (8,059 bytes)

14. Re: What temp should I expect (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 13:02:27 +1000
the pressure from the water mains will burst the heater core if the outlet is obstructed. Pressure can be over 100PSI. Work it out the normal "head" is over 100ft. I take off top and bottom radiator
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00015.html (11,676 bytes)

15. Fw: What temp should I expect (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 19:24:10 +1000
Ok 100psi is a bit excessive, but you got the idea. I can't remember the high school stuff that converts head to pressure. Most of our "flatland" water towers are around 100ft. I destroyed a heater b
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00019.html (14,804 bytes)

16. Re: Idiot breathing (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 21:59:33 +1000
The PCV valve is designed to shut off under high vacuum in the intake manifold. That would be under de-acceleration or when idling. The small amount of extra air over the normal operating range shoul
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00064.html (8,620 bytes)

17. Re: [Baby 'cuda] (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 19:13:33 +1000
NO NO NO You have it all wrong. :-) The Rapier came first. The Minx is almost identical to the Rapier, just two extra doors. Series I Rapier released 1956. Series I Minx released 1957. Keith 55 Calif
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00080.html (8,014 bytes)

18. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 16:54:34 +1000
That you have oil pressure means that it is all going in the right places hopefully. Low pressure can be caused by the pump not moving enough oil or pressure escaping someplace. I place my bets on t
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00084.html (8,536 bytes)

19. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 08:18:23 +1000
This has been a good thread :-) I had forgotten the timing chain feed and have an engine to reassemble shortly. Have never come across the oil filter gasket problem before either. Will note these tip
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00090.html (9,162 bytes)

20. Re: the fun never ends...snapped lug bolt... (score: 1)
Author: Keith Johnson <keiths55@bigpond.net.au>
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:42:06 +1000
Anyway, I'm concerned as you might be also that Paul's other lug bolts are compromised as well. I'd want to be sure I knew the reason for the failure and that it didn't apply to the other My two bobs
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00107.html (7,914 bytes)

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