- 121. Re: 260 vs 289 (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 15:13:39 EDT
- The stock 260 with Ford 2 bbl had 164 HP. The stock 289 with Ford 2 bbl had 200 HP. Do the math.
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00116.html (7,196 bytes)
- 122. Re: Torsen differential (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 17:23:11 EDT
- Since Barry Schoenberger is strong advocate of the Thorsen rear end and uses on in his race car, why not contact him. Keep in mind his is BUSY racing his car.
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00157.html (6,529 bytes)
- 123. Re: And you thought we had it tough... (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 22:06:34 EDT
- Removing the cam from a Ranger with the 2.3 mighty 4 is just as bad. The cam is too long to clear the front of the engine. You must pull the radiator or lift the engine. Been there, done that. Dave J
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00189.html (7,261 bytes)
- 124. Re: Front suspension (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:53:19 EDT
- Both Dave and Theo are right. According to my PhD metalurgist, every fulcrum pin, no matter what composition (stock steel, 4140, titanium, krytonite, etc) will fail. The fault lies in the design not
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00226.html (8,927 bytes)
- 125. Re: Oil Filter Problem (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:29:07 EDT
- Go down to Sears and buy a 1 7/16 3/4 drive socket. Then a 3/4 to 1/2 adapter and 1/2 to 3/8 if you need to. The small nut nut on the middle line is 3/4. Make sure you have new a small gasket to fit
- /html/tigers/2004-07/msg00027.html (7,923 bytes)
- 126. Re: Anyone Take Pictures at SUNI IV? (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:38:10 EDT
- Thank you Arden for living up to the Sunbeam philosophy. Several enthusiasts were unable to attend due to a myriad of reasons (in my case medical and financial. I resent being told that if I wanted t
- /html/tigers/2004-07/msg00116.html (8,870 bytes)
- 127. Re: Cross member (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 18:29:45 EDT
- Simple. The weight of the engine spread the arms of the frame just enough so the 4th bolt won't go in. Make sure the other 3 bolts are loose. Place a 2x4 on the pan and jack the engine just enough to
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00076.html (6,683 bytes)
- 128. Re: Smoky Tailpipes (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 23:32:40 EDT
- White smoke can be moisture in the pipes and nothing to worry about. OR its brake fluid being sucked into the intake from a leaking booster. If you have a booster, keep a close eye on your brake flui
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00087.html (6,503 bytes)
- 129. Re: Cross member (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:43:40 EDT
- According to the shop manual, the torque for cross member to frame bolts is 62 ft lbs.
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00093.html (6,371 bytes)
- 130. Re: loose wires under dash (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:45:20 EDT
- Don't connect anything without knowing where it goes. It'll let the smoke out of the wiring the makes electricity work. The CAT wiring diagram show those wires being used with the turn signal switch
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00110.html (6,746 bytes)
- 131. Tom Patton wins again! (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:16:17 EDT
- New Flash: Sunday June 20th Tom Patton won his GT2 class at the June Sprints at Road America. He put a Corvette between him and some evil Porsches and motored to the win. The Tiger was the only open
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00132.html (6,481 bytes)
- 132. Re: Folding Down A Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 23:16:33 EDT
- Don't try to put the top down if you have screwed the small side pieces thru the top itself. Its the number one cause of ripped new tops. Dave Reina of TE/AE wrote a very nice how-to tech tip on inst
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00146.html (7,621 bytes)
- 133. Re: Folding Down A Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:01:27 EDT
- Go to www.teae.org. click on tech tips (last choice on left). Then click on body and choose N-10. Dave Johnson
- /html/tigers/2004-06/msg00152.html (7,259 bytes)
- 134. Re: wet (now mostly dry) carpet padding (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 18:53:18 EDT
- Now that your carpet is dry, time to think about where the moisture came from. An old windshield to body gasket can do it. If you have a MKIA or MK II, the usual suspect is the floor vents. Look for
- /html/tigers/2004-05/msg00067.html (7,593 bytes)
- 135. Re: 50 Year old Classic! - No Tiger Content (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 18:38:10 EDT
- I thought James Dean sold sauage, but he was just fired.
- /html/tigers/2004-04/msg00035.html (7,368 bytes)
- 136. Low Vacuum question (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 23:18:01 EST
- A fellow owners has asked me a question. He is running a fairly high lift cam in his engine. He had his 7 inch booster rebuilt for big $. At idle or when shifting gears, he is loosing boost. No obvio
- /html/tigers/2004-03/msg00042.html (6,603 bytes)
- 137. Re: Hardtop Question (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:08:46 EST
- The hardtop will fit fine. The 67 Top will have small metal pieces on the inside under the back window that the boot cover straps clip into. You MK I with its metal boot covers didn't have the straps
- /html/tigers/2004-03/msg00095.html (6,562 bytes)
- 138. Re: Washer Bottles (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:30:35 EST
- I'm sure the net guru's will have specific cutoff numbers but from what I have seen: The MK I started with embossed bottles. The MK IA had the painted Tudor bottles. But I have seen many original MK
- /html/tigers/2004-03/msg00108.html (6,817 bytes)
- 139. Re: Removing rusty bolts (non-Tiger related - but of interest) (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:53:33 EST
- If it has an assessable nut, use a nut splitter are crack the nut. Remove the nut and then use a hammer and drive the bolt out.
- /html/tigers/2004-03/msg00144.html (7,309 bytes)
- 140. Re: Chrome Rust removal (score: 1)
- Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 18:07:09 EST
- Most restoration experts advise against using steel. It will remove the rust but leave behind iron particles which will rust. If the rust has penetrated thru the chrome to the iron base its time to t
- /html/tigers/2004-03/msg00147.html (7,204 bytes)
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