- 21. [Tigers] 260 rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:05 -0800
- Just a few notes on the last two 260 engines I rebuilt. -The KB/ Silvolite Hyperutechtic stock replacement pistons are HEAVY! ...30 grams heavier than an NOS Speedpro. - Think seriously about having
- /html/tigers/2010-02/msg00163.html (7,858 bytes)
- 22. [Tigers] Spark plug trivia (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:59:47 -0800
- Way back in the dark ages, when I started to buy spark plugs, I asked a sage mechanic about Champion plugs. He said "I wouldn't put a Champion in a kiddy cart" I asked why. He said he spent too many
- /html/tigers/2010-02/msg00164.html (6,940 bytes)
- 23. [Tigers] Clutch notes (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:24:14 -0700
- One thing to keep an eye on is the thickness of the disc. If the disc is too thick (squeezable) you run out of travel with the hydraulic system and the clutch engages at the floor. And, Yes, you can
- /html/tigers/2010-04/msg00146.html (7,005 bytes)
- 24. [Tigers] Exploding Flywheels (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:37:18 -0700
- Several years ago, one of the Cobras at the Willow open track Had the flywheel explode! He said he couldn't have been doing more than 5000 RPM! The good news is he had an iron Ford bellhousing and i
- /html/tigers/2010-04/msg00225.html (7,342 bytes)
- 25. [Tigers] no good deed... (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:14:38 -0700
- ...goes unpunished! DW ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.ju
- /html/tigers/2010-04/msg00242.html (6,767 bytes)
- 26. [Tigers] Flywheels (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:39:10 -0700
- Let's take a walk in MY shoes. I see a guy wanting to save some money with his stroker kit. ...and he wants to use his Original flywheel. What do I tell him... NOT a thing? ...I'll JUST keep MY FEET
- /html/tigers/2010-04/msg00245.html (7,157 bytes)
- 27. [Tigers] The hardest thing... (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:42:16 -0700
- The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody had decided not to see. Ayn Rand DW ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign u
- /html/tigers/2010-04/msg00246.html (6,866 bytes)
- 28. [Tigers] Bellhousing, Trans bolt torque (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 07:30:18 -0700
- I'm real skeptical about torqueing the trans to bellhousing bolts to 65 ft-lbs! Especially into an aluminium housing, typical Tiger! I have been using 40 for everything 7/16, with generally good res
- /html/tigers/2010-05/msg00132.html (6,696 bytes)
- 29. [Tigers] 5 lug rear hubs (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 07:07:20 -0700
- There is a Jag out there that has a 5 lug hub that fits on the Tiger axle (same tapper). I'm not up on Jags, so don't know the year or model. But I have fondled a hub and fit it to a Tiger axle. ...
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- 30. [Tigers] 5 lug rear hubs cont. (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 07:16:45 -0700
- I should add, I have a set of Tiger rear hubs that have been welded and converted to 5 lug. Let me know if you have a burning (pi) desire to reinvent that (type of ) wheel. I would trade for some sto
- /html/tigers/2010-05/msg00224.html (6,756 bytes)
- 31. [Tigers] Castrol oil (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:50:21 -0700
- I used Castrol GTX 20w50 for decades until my daily ride got to the point of using more oil than I could find on sale. So ( in the early '90s, I think ) I picked a cheap oil I could find at any Wal-m
- /html/tigers/2010-07/msg00182.html (6,916 bytes)
- 32. [Tigers] T-5 trans stuff (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:53:45 -0700
- Having a few years of playing with T-5s, I have some comments on the Modern Driveline article. Based On the several trips to the wrecking yards, IF the early T-5s "should use 70 wt oil" there are a L
- /html/tigers/2010-08/msg00604.html (7,047 bytes)
- 33. [Tigers] Alignment settings (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:53:15 -0700
- Just a note(s) on front end alignment, IF you don't use the gap gages, and who does, you really NEED to recheck the settings! and the more times the better! And I mean AFTER settling the car! ...as i
- /html/tigers/2010-09/msg00033.html (7,018 bytes)
- 34. [Tigers] Hood scoops (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:52 -0800
- One source for hood scoops is Steve Alcala 310 322 6323 He has fiberglass versions of an aluminium one he made for Tom Sakai. It has a more rounded / pointed back than the LAT. Similar to the T-bird
- /html/tigers/2011-02/msg00163.html (6,908 bytes)
- 35. [Tigers] Tiger Generator replacement (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:13:17 -0700
- Not that it will do you much good, but a lot of the parts lists had the part number wrong on the Generator. It is a 10000 series, not 1000 series. Also, the pulley is a bit longer than is common. The
- /html/tigers/2011-03/msg00125.html (6,988 bytes)
- 36. [Tigers] rear axle bearings (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:47:25 -0700
- It's been awhile, but I think there are at least 3 bearings you COULD use on the rear axle shaft! ..at least two, 14130 and 14130X and maybe a 14131? 14130X being the correct part? And the difference
- /html/tigers/2011-03/msg00212.html (7,142 bytes)
- 37. [Tigers] Tigers vs Cobras (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 18:36:40 -0700
- This year's Monterey event is history. And yet again, there were rules that didn't apply to everyone! ...even WHEN the powers that be were WELL informed! However, it WAS entertaining to see Tom Sakai
- /html/tigers/2011-09/msg00028.html (7,451 bytes)
- 38. [Tigers] Torsen lube (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:53:00 -0800
- A PSA... If you are running a gear type diff, CHANGE the lube OFTEN. The diff you save WILL be yours. Now back to regular programing.... DW __________________________________________________________
- /html/tigers/2012-02/msg00046.html (6,433 bytes)
- 39. [Tigers] Imps (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:07:26 -0800
- Imps, been there, done that... ...have the books! I have down sized my Imp herd (harem?) I only have about 4 1/2 in stock. Down from a high of 7 1/2. ...Including a Stiletto, right hand drive. I ran
- /html/tigers/2012-02/msg00129.html (6,979 bytes)
- 40. [Tigers] Lubes (score: 1)
- Author: spmdr@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 03:55:43 -0800
- Back last century, I had a friend involved with endurance road racing. In that endeavor, they had the chance to find out what DIDN'T work. One of the first problem areas was front wheel bearing greas
- /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00000.html (10,275 bytes)
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