- 121. Re: [Tigers] Distributor vacuum line (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 22:58:24 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Ron, I measured it at exactly 25 inches. I used a piece of solid core electrical wire, molded to the vacuum line and periodically taped to it to hold in place, then detached it, straightened it, a
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- 122. Re: [Tigers] Distributor vacuum line (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:43:31 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Ron, Yes, full length measured absolute tip to tip. Original line, off the car and retrieved from storage shelf for measurement. BTW, any idea where one can get a fitting for the end that goes int
- /html/tigers/2013-06/msg00295.html (12,885 bytes)
- 123. Re: [Tigers] Distributor vacuum line (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 00:44:51 +0000 (UTC)
- I tried to do it first using 1/2 inch wide masking tape to follow the twists and turns, much like a cloth measuring tape with the further advantage of adhesive to hold it in place. With all the twist
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- 124. Re: [Tigers] Distributor vacuum line (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 02:12:55 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Ron, Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate the info. I had given up on find these! Gene Message Thank Gene I was looking at the end fittings. I could not find the Ford part number but I did find
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- 125. Re: [Tigers] Semi Annual Lug Nut Tightning Event (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:10:10 +0000 (UTC)
- 48 lbs. for stock wheel nuts per shop manual. After market wheels and matching after market nuts seem to hold up under 70 lbs with no problem. So it must be those special taper factory nuts that are
- /html/tigers/2013-07/msg00141.html (12,441 bytes)
- 126. Re: [Tigers] No Brake Lights (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:47:03 +0000 (UTC)
- Just a sidebar to the discussion: If this happens every few years or so, and you are using silicon brake fluid, there are some who say the fluid and the switch diaphragm react to each other and that
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- 127. [Tigers] Reduced diameter water pump pulley (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 07:05:02 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi All, A couple of years ago there was someone on the East Coast making reduced water pump pulleys that looked stock. Does anyone know if they are still available and who would be the person to cont
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- 128. Re: [Tigers] Reduced diameter water pump pulley (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 18:20:27 +0000 (UTC)
- Many thanks to everyone for the quick responses! I just sent Bobby an e-mail. Gene Gene There is one that has been advertised in TE/AE Rootes Review. Made from 6061 aluminum, satin black anodized, in
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- 129. Re: [Tigers] Reduced diameter water pump pulley (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 00:06:33 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Owain, I see Michael has already posted the main part of the answer. I would just add that there were positive results from such a change in the in-depth cooling study a few years ago that is post
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- 130. [Tigers] Antifreeze (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 20:13:20 +0000 (UTC)
- I normally prefer just distilled water and Water Wetter for my engine coolant during normal driving season. Unfortunately the car has to sit in an unheated garage here in Northern Il. during the wint
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- 131. Re: [Tigers] Questions and parts needed (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2013 01:25:10 +0000 (UTC)
- I would hazard a guess that all screws used on the Tiger that look like Phillips really are Posi-drives. Seems like everyone I look to replace has been. Regular Phillips are close enough for my purpo
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- 132. [Tigers] Antifreeze (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:51:46 +0000 (UTC)
- Michael and Sandy, Many thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. Is has been a big help. Gene _______________________________________________ tigers@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/arch
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- 133. Re: [Tigers] Clear Hooters (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:40:27 +0000 (UTC)
- I am embarrassed to ask, but would someone please tell me which side of the car the H (High) unit is mounted, as they came from the factory? (Driver's side or passenger's side for a LHD car?). I am r
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- 134. Re: [Tigers] Clear Hooters (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:07:52 +0000 (UTC)
- Thanks Ron, I guess I could make this a little bit of a survey. The horns, at least mine, have either a "H" or a "L" molded into the lip and is fairly easy to see through the grill opening. If anyone
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00084.html (11,602 bytes)
- 135. Re: [Tigers] Another Refurb Question... MK 1 Seat Belts.... (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:31:52 +0000 (UTC)
- Sunbeam Specialities sells the 3 point seat belts, but only have them in black. Victoria British has them in colors. I installed a set from SS last year. My motor has been out since that time so I ha
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00088.html (12,119 bytes)
- 136. Re: [Tigers] Clear Hooters (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:28:10 +0000 (UTC)
- Gary, Ron, and Jim, Thanks for taking the time to look and share how your cars are set up. Judging from the limited response, the vast majority of Tiger owners must no longer have these horns on thei
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00095.html (10,066 bytes)
- 137. Re: [Tigers] Chris Harris racing @ Goodwood with cameo by a LeMans Tiger (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:40:57 +0000 (UTC)
- Thanks Stephen, very very enjoyable. Gene I've thoroughly enjoyed pretty much every video Chris Harris has on Youtube and this one is even better with a couple shots of a LeMans Tiger running Goodwoo
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00097.html (9,813 bytes)
- 138. Re: [Tigers] Convertible top frame and seat parts (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:51:33 +0000 (UTC)
- When I replaced my seat bottom cushions and repaired one of the frames I went looking for a similar gray paint to what was there. I had no luck with that. The gray from the factory seems to have a bi
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00114.html (10,521 bytes)
- 139. Re: [Tigers] Clear Hooters (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:22:50 +0000 (UTC)
- Tom, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree with everything you have said. Unless there is/was a federal saftey standard for this sort of thing, as a practical matter I cannot see much dif
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00115.html (13,198 bytes)
- 140. Re: [Tigers] Clear Hooters (score: 1)
- Author: genepadgett@comcast.net
- Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 02:27:12 +0000 (UTC)
- Thanks Theo, I have always found your insights very valuable. As it so happens, I broke one of the terminals off on one of my horns yesterday. Most likely a result of metal fatigue from numerous trie
- /html/tigers/2013-11/msg00127.html (12,822 bytes)
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