- 41. Re: Problem with my Ignitor (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 07:15:07 -0500 (EST)
- The problem might be caused by the rotor pressing down too hard on the plastic "ring". I noticed when I installed an ignitor in my Hillman that the rotor didn't sit right-I filed/sanded about 1/8 inc
- /html/alpines/2000-11/msg00076.html (7,507 bytes)
- 42. Re: Sunbeam Invasion - June 8th, 9th, 10th 2001 (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 23:08:10 -0500 (EST)
- Finally , a Rootes gathering in the midwest. Count me In !! Rob Nanzig 67SV Grand Haven MI
- /html/alpines/2000-11/msg00211.html (7,314 bytes)
- 43. Re: Petronix (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 23:12:24 -0500 (EST)
- Jan, I use a petronix on my series 5 with ballast resistor and it seems to work very well, better than points at any rate. Rob Nanzig 67SV
- /html/alpines/2000-11/msg00212.html (6,547 bytes)
- 44. Re: Good news/bad news (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 22:49:34 -0500 (EST)
- The bad news is that my swinging tach, which I presumed was from the low volts, appears to be unrelated and not working right. Any thoughts? Can these be fixed? I would have attributed it to the elec
- /html/alpines/2000-11/msg00295.html (6,964 bytes)
- 45. Re: Thirsty Radiator (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:04:42 -0400 (EDT)
- I've had a problem develop over the past 2-3 weeks where the main symptom seems to be a lot of water disappearing from the radiator. It's 'drinking' almost 1.5 litres of water approx every 50 miles a
- /html/alpines/2000-10/msg00477.html (7,905 bytes)
- 46. Re: Noisy throw out bearing (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:25:35 -0400 (EDT)
- --WebTV-Mail-12091-1483 Paul writes: Hi Bill, Sorry for the delay, but I finally found the can of graphite spray. "Lock-ease" Graphite Lock Fluid 32oz (85g) aerosol can American Grease Stick Co Muske
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00072.html (9,587 bytes)
- 47. Re: Re: rpms vs. mph (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:16:35 -0400 (EDT)
- Scott, Roughly the first 11,000 SV's were equipped ( rather ill-equipped ) with the 4.22 rear end , overdrive or not. I changed mine to a 3.89 this past winter and it helped. It's easier to swap the
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00110.html (8,522 bytes)
- 48. Re: Stiff Shifting; Rear Gear box seal; Weird shift fork tunnel (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:27:01 -0400 (EDT)
- Mike, You need to remove the tranny to get the rear seal off. I tried to get just the tail off so I could get at the seal but the tranny has to come with it. Not enough clearance to just pull the tai
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00111.html (7,716 bytes)
- 49. Re: Stiff Shifting; Rear Gear box seal; Weird shift fork tunnel (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 19:30:31 -0400 (EDT)
- Pulling the seal was (in my case) a lot easier said than done. With the trans out of the S3 I took it to a trans expert who had the right sort of puller. It took considerable force and ended up break
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00134.html (7,997 bytes)
- 50. Re: RE: Title (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 18:22:10 -0400 (EDT)
- BTW, You can buy some ORIGINAL Rootes rivets on ebay right now for your fraudulent VIN plate.Only $25.00 last time I looked. Rob Nanzig 67SV
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00179.html (7,396 bytes)
- 51. Re: red rubber grease (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 23:09:17 -0400 (EDT)
- Don't reassemble your parts without it. -- Why is that? Rob Nanzig 67SV
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00303.html (6,696 bytes)
- 52. Re: Bonsall Car Show (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:54:31 -0400 (EDT)
- I would like to drive my 67 Mark V to the British Car Show in Bonsall, CA this Sunday, but I have TWO kids and only one passenger seat. -- I bolted a seatbelt through some existing holes near the bat
- /html/alpines/2000-09/msg00336.html (6,973 bytes)
- 53. battery blowout- no Alpine content (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:49:20 -0400 (EDT)
- Any guesses as to why my car battery exploded yesterday when I turned the ignition key . It left a nice inverted dent in my hood. The battery is nearly 5 years old, used everyday for about 150 miles,
- /html/alpines/2000-08/msg00036.html (7,491 bytes)
- 54. Re: Fw: Demande d'informations (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 19:19:37 -0400 (EDT)
- Russell and others on the list< The rough translation of the distress call from our francophone friend is: " I have come to aquire a 1937/38 Talbot Invincible London Limousine which is a 3.5 or 4 lit
- /html/alpines/2000-08/msg00246.html (7,277 bytes)
- 55. SV hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 19:53:09 -0400 (EDT)
- I was looking at my hardtop the other day thinking about the needed restoration and wondered how the drip rails are attached, or more importanty how they are removed. Has anyone done this in recent m
- /html/alpines/2000-08/msg00260.html (6,251 bytes)
- 56. Re: Noisy Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:31:29 -0400 (EDT)
- Paul, Do you have any additional brake secrets? I have new pads and resurfaced rotors and still get a squeek as I drive down the road from my right front. It goes away as I apply the brakes. Rob Nanz
- /html/alpines/2000-08/msg00306.html (6,454 bytes)
- 57. Re: More Tools (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 22:56:07 -0400 (EDT)
- " It was your typically eclectic mix, what with a wide variety of Jaguar sedans and sports cars( and most of them actual drivers, not trialer queens ) mixed up with a couple MG's,a nicely preserved S
- /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00066.html (6,950 bytes)
- 58. Re: Sandblasting, yes or no?? (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 23:13:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Mike, I'm surprised you weren't the one to try this dry ice method on your current Alpine project. Is yours completely stripped yet? I'm planning on going to the Mad Dogs and Englishmen British car g
- /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00067.html (8,386 bytes)
- 59. brake fluid and media blasting (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 23:36:21 -0400 (EDT)
- Use Girling fluid or silicone. Other types and brands are not compatible with the rubber seals with which we rebuild our brake and clutch components. I had great success with media blasting at about
- /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00069.html (6,407 bytes)
- 60. Maddogs and Englishmen Car Show (score: 1)
- Author: rnanzig@webtv.net (robert nanzig)
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 23:32:15 -0400 (EDT)
- I attended the 10th annual yesterday and the first thing worth reporting is that Alpines outnumbered Tigers 4 to 3. That's not a ratio, it is the actual number. In addition , Tony Fontaine brought hi
- /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00127.html (8,305 bytes)
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