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41. RE: Polishing Stainless Trim (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:31:05 -0500
I buffed my stainless trim and valve cover using a buffing wheel attached to my 3/8 drill. It is somewhat of a pain to hold the parts while buffing but it worked. I bought all the necessary goodies
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00403.html (7,993 bytes)

42. Holbay vs. Standard Head Update (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 12:47:29 -0500
I visited the machine shop today to inquire about the progress of the flow bench testing of my bonafide Holbay head vs. the stock head. In order to perform the test, they must fabricate a "can" that
/html/alpines/2001-06/msg00232.html (6,917 bytes)

43. RE: Webers (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 11:37:10 -0500
I have an original Holbay setup and the manifold requires modification to work with the Alpine engine. The Holbay setup is from the fastback style cars and they have the engine canted over several d
/html/alpines/2001-04/msg00169.html (7,967 bytes)

44. RE: Fuel pump (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:49:26 -0500
I had the same problem. I used a piece of metal fuel line with a flared end and a threaded connector. I bent the pipe to clear the oil block and screwed it into the fuel pump. I had to solder the met
/html/alpines/2001-04/msg00266.html (7,476 bytes)

45. RE: 40 DCOE 34/35 (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:25:29 -0600
Now am I worried. I checked the pair of webers I purchased from Smitty. They came with a Holbay head and manifold. They are type 90 and 91. I have checked my sources and I can find no mention of thes
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00139.html (8,480 bytes)

46. RE: VIN # (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:33:36 -0600
I have Alpine VIN B395004498. My is titled (tag receipt) as a 1967. Most Alpines were probably titled as whatever model year was current when they were sold, not necessarily when they were manufactur
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00140.html (8,131 bytes)

47. RE: More Power from the 1725 (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:56:58 -0600
The combustion chamber mods recommended by Vizard are very similar to the difference between the standard and Holbay cylinder heads. The compression ratio lost due to the increase in chamber volume c
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00177.html (14,809 bytes)

48. RE: RE: More Power from the 1725 (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 12:54:55 -0600
I am referring to the port diameter at the intake manifold not the valve size. I think the valves are the same on the standard and Holbay heads. tom --Original Message-- From: owner-alpines@autox.tea
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00185.html (9,352 bytes)

49. RE: More Power from the 1725 (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:57:39 -0600
I had the same discussion with Smitty when I bought my Holbay setup. When I talked to my engine builder about the port differences, he smiled and said, "its right the opposite of what we always thoug
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00204.html (11,616 bytes)

50. RE: horray for the mailman (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:37:50 -0600
I am pretty sure that Mr. Vizard covered modifications to the Rootes cylinder head in the book, "THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CYLINDER HEAD MODIFICATION". The ISBN is 0851130666. This book is out of print
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00284.html (8,424 bytes)

51. Damper Ring Question (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:40:09 -0600
When replacing the timing cover, what is the assembly order for the pieces on the crankshaft? I am having difficulty figuring out how the rubber damper ring fits. I thought there was a lip on the tim
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00395.html (6,372 bytes)

52. RE: Alpine GT (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 13:10:43 -0600
Full story on the English chap that did the conversion back in the 60s. http://www.able-solar.co.nz/sccnz/fastback.htm Tom Hill --Original Message-- From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-a
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00412.html (8,046 bytes)

53. RE: Flat Top Pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 13:09:22 -0600
I bought a set of flat tops from http://www.sunbeamsupreme.co.uk/simonjames/ . The machine shop has assembled the short block but I have yet to run the engine. The pistons are available in a variety
/html/alpines/2001-03/msg00477.html (7,044 bytes)

54. RE: Wilwood M/C (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 18:15:27 -0600
Wilwood make M/C and other brake hardware. You can get information about them at www.wilwood.com. I am planning to use their 3/4 Aluminum M/C with no booster. The dimensions and other info can be fou
/html/alpines/2001-02/msg00205.html (8,783 bytes)

55. RE: General Ignorance and Lack of Knowledge (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:04:30 -0600
I bought one of the VB starters and it appears to fit the car just fine. I have not verified the ring gear engagement. It is, of course, a generic replacement for the Lucas starter and not designed s
/html/alpines/2001-02/msg00349.html (11,454 bytes)

56. Re: Chrome Plating (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:58:58 -0600
NorthStar Plating (218 829 6324) in MN straightened and rechromed my bumpers this summer and I was pleased with the results. Cost was $180 per bumper plus shipping. tom hill -- Original Message -- Fr
/html/alpines/2001-01/msg00051.html (8,118 bytes)

57. Re: Alpine Dana 44 rear end Swap??? (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:20:07 -0600
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ They manufacture ford 8.8 rearends (among others) to custom specs and have a great reputation with the hot rod crowd. them out pattern works shorten the positrac, I
/html/alpines/2001-01/msg00213.html (10,421 bytes)

58. Re: webber carb manifold (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:29:57 -0600
I hear that Rick at SS is reproducing a manifold similar to the SIV manifold. Maybe this is one of them. tom hill -- Original Message -- From: "Edward Peirce" <epeirce@mailer.fsu.edu> To: "Scott Donn
/html/alpines/2000-12/msg00048.html (7,589 bytes)

59. ARP Rod Bolts (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 14:30:51 -0500
I just spoke to Rick at SS about the Alpine ARP Rod Bolts. He will not = be getting any of them in the foreseeable future because the cost would = have been nearly triple of what Ramon paid. Apparent
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00120.html (6,458 bytes)

60. Re: color (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:12:37 -0500
I read an article (http://www.msnbc.com/news/475146.asp?0nm=T25C) about inventory backlog for GM. They have a 184 day supply of Azteks while Chrysler has a mere 23 day supply of PT Cruisers. Why is i
/html/alpines/2000-10/msg00300.html (9,217 bytes)


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