- 1. RE: Heater hose to manifold part (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 11:59:35 -0400
- I think you are looking for the right angle fitting that screws into the manifold, correct? Here is a base Ford part number from "How to Build your Small-Block Ford" for that fitting; C6AZ - 18599 -
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00031.html (7,309 bytes)
- 2. RE: ebay car # 7997391450 w/ floor hole (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:24:58 -0400
- Out of curiosity I took a look at the S IV Alpine parts car I have and it has a similar hole in just about that location. I'm not familiar enough with Alpines to know what purpose that hole serves. H
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00094.html (7,974 bytes)
- 3. RE: Fuel line (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 16:59:09 -0400
- As I recall the fuel line is 5/16 tubing with compression fittings at the fuel pump and I believe the nut is a standard US thread but you should be careful not to damage the nut so it can be reused.
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00119.html (8,174 bytes)
- 4. RE: Fuel line (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:48:48 -0400
- Yes you can solder steel but there is little strength due to surface area of the tube and this is probably why you have a leak now. Also vibrations will eventually cause a crack in the solder; braze
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00121.html (9,275 bytes)
- 5. RE: 'dressing' gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 11:39:36 -0400
- To dress or not to dress; that is the question. IMO, it all depends on the application, mostly they do not need to be dressed. The same goes for the dressing too. If you have a specific application
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00123.html (7,460 bytes)
- 6. FYI Brake light switch (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:02:08 -0400
- For those of you looking for a plunger style mechanical brake light switch to work off the brake pedal. 1991 Ford Escort through the ZX2 has this style. New costs about $8. If you grab one from your
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00124.html (7,306 bytes)
- 7. RE: cooling yet again (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:53:57 -0400
- This is a classic case of throwing parts at a problem and don't be concerned we have all done this. 1st if it is not pucking; it's not overheating. 2nd Always check the coolant temperature with anot
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00177.html (9,099 bytes)
- 8. RE: exhaust system on e-bay (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:20:57 -0400
- That system looks very nice, however you could have a shop that does exhaust systems bend a system for less. Several years ago I had a shop bend up a 2" system out of stainless steel for about $200,
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00179.html (7,488 bytes)
- 9. RE: ballast resistor (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 01:46:31 -0400
- I just checked the parts manual. The original Ford part number for the ballast resistor is B7A-12250-A. Ron Fraser Thanks to the many listers who responded to our question. We have now ordered from
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00190.html (7,925 bytes)
- 10. RE: ballast resistor (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:04:11 -0400
- B7 = 1957 so the 57 T-bird part should be correct in all respects. I find that having the original Ford part number can save a lot of time searching for a part. Ron Fraser Ron and John- Ron your num
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00192.html (7,805 bytes)
- 11. RE: Holly 2 barrel (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 17:56:26 -0400
- Holley has 2, 2 bbl carburetors. 7448 is 350 CFM 1 3/16" venturi 1 1/2" throttle bore 4412 is 500 CFM 1 3/8" venturi 1 11/16" throttle bore Is the number you printed the one on the air horn of the H
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00214.html (7,632 bytes)
- 12. RE: Non-Tiger battery vs alternator problem (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:38:50 -0400
- Also with the voltmeter across the battery watch the voltage drop when you start the engine; anything below 9 volts and your battery is on the way out. You use to be able to tell if the battery was
- /html/tigers/2005-08/msg00064.html (8,466 bytes)
- 13. RE: Pertronix (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:27:16 -0400
- Go to any Early Mustang catalog and you should find Pertronix Ignitor ignition parts, just choose the single point or dual point system which ever one is correct for your engines distributor; they l
- /html/tigers/2005-08/msg00073.html (7,742 bytes)
- 14. RE: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:09:34 -0400
- Oil pressure is directly related to all engine bearing clearances, oil pump rotor and internal clearances, and the pressure relief valve. You have to look for cracks in the pump housing, clear the p
- /html/tigers/2005-08/msg00095.html (8,814 bytes)
- 15. RE: Explorer 5.0 engine question (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:46:24 -0400
- I believe all the 5.0 engines '85 and up are roller cam. The paint swap maybe an inspection indicator or it may indicate an application. The Ford Motorsport catalog list some different colors on the
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00008.html (7,480 bytes)
- 16. RE: alternating advice (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 13:41:46 -0400
- I would check about a shop in your area that rebuilds alternators and see if they can rebuild it with a higher amp output. The same shop could also get you a similar alternator with more output. Ron
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00065.html (7,583 bytes)
- 17. RE: My World's Fastest Sunbeam Daily Activity Reports (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 15:18:28 -0400
- I for one enjoy your reports, especially the pictures. You are in the process of pushing a Sunbeam, technology and yourself to the limit in a quest for a land speed record. I say bravo! Yes, your wri
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00071.html (10,744 bytes)
- 18. RE: Re; Hammertone Paint (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 13:51:11 -0400
- You are looking at the wrong group of paints, those are detail paints. You need to look at the group that says Hammertone. Eastwood Hammertone Silver Gray #10084Z I have also seen these Hammertone p
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00129.html (8,102 bytes)
- 19. RE: Gas tank sealer (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:58:20 -0400
- Sorry to read about your problem with tank sealer. Unfortunately many of the tank sealers were not compatible with ethanol when they first came on the market. The tank sealer from Eastwood now state
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00173.html (9,082 bytes)
- 20. RE: Trademark of Sunbeam (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
- Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:15:56 -0400
- Funny how the law works or does not work. Here's another good one; of all the vintage pictures I have of the GT 40 none of them have GT 40 logo on them, FORD and FORD GT, but no FORD GT 40. The one
- /html/tigers/2005-06/msg00011.html (8,771 bytes)
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