- 1. Re: Old Folk (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:06:28 -0800
- Since I started this thread I guess it's time to fess up... I'm 61 and I bought my first Tiger (which I still have) in 1973. I get a kick out of overhearing young kids talk about "that kind of car" d
- /html/tigers/2006-03/msg00091.html (7,861 bytes)
- 2. Re: Nitrous (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:15:19 -0800
- Quickest I've heard of is Jerry Porsch who has had his Tiger into the high 9's on nitrous. Bob H If
- /html/tigers/2006-03/msg00096.html (6,580 bytes)
- 3. Re: My Tiger story ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 20:34:53 -0800
- Great story Derrick. Thanks to all of you guys for your stories. It's been great reading and reminiscing. I had no idea what great responses one little question would generate. Bob H
- /html/tigers/2006-03/msg00184.html (6,699 bytes)
- 4. Steering Ratio (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:13:41 -0800
- You often hear about a car's steering being expressed as a ratio such as a 20 to 1 or 15 to 1. What is a Tiger's steering ratio? We know it's approx 3 1/4 turns lock to lock. Bob H
- /html/tigers/2006-03/msg00246.html (7,141 bytes)
- 5. Re: Theft (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:48:18 -0800
- Just be sure you install the locking device correctly. Umpteen years ago at Sunbeam Northwest II (Otter Crest, Oregon) one of the attendees was proudly demonstrating his new steering wheel/pedal lock
- /html/tigers/2006-02/msg00094.html (8,155 bytes)
- 6. Re: Old Folk (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:39:51 -0800
- Interesting demographic. What is the average age of a Tiger owner? Probably a lot higher than you would guess.
- /html/tigers/2006-02/msg00106.html (6,574 bytes)
- 7. Re: Tiger differential (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 15:05:42 -0800
- I wonder how difficult it would be to adapt one of the independent suspension Ford 8 inchers to a Tiger?
- /html/tigers/2006-01/msg00042.html (7,195 bytes)
- 8. Re: Control arm R&R (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:55:17 -0800
- I've removed the front springs a number of times using a floor jack and the 2 hammer method of separating the ball joints. Bob H and take out the
- /html/tigers/2006-01/msg00061.html (7,055 bytes)
- 9. Re: Leaf Spring Bushing Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:12:34 -0800
- If I recall correctly, the old CAT rear springs had a smaller, centered front spring eye. My guess is it doesn't make a lot of difference. Bob H "eccentric" type.
- /html/tigers/2006-01/msg00123.html (6,638 bytes)
- 10. Re: Traction Bars (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:10:41 -0800
- I agree with Theo about the Cal-Tracs. For a good overview and instructions on building your own go to: http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html Bob H
- /html/tigers/2005-12/msg00181.html (7,423 bytes)
- 11. Re: Looking for a Roll Bar (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:58:44 -0800
- I wonder if it would be possible to put your stock seat frame in with removable (pip) pins and build a lower replaceable competition seat which would give you more headroom? Just a thought. Bob H the
- /html/tigers/2005-12/msg00204.html (8,533 bytes)
- 12. Re: Clutch Explosions and Bellhousings (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:13:16 -0800
- You want stories? I believe I dodged a bullet once with a clutch problem. Was competing at an autocross in Eugene, Or. when the starter fell off. Inspection revealed one ear broken off. Got another f
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00044.html (8,638 bytes)
- 13. Pentastar (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 15:09:51 -0800
- Does anyone have a link to a good webphoto of the right side of a Tiger with the Chrysler pentastar plainly visible? Bob H
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00112.html (6,358 bytes)
- 14. Re: Engine removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:23:16 -0700
- I've pulled the engine both ways and I think it's much easier to drop it out the bottom. Bob H
- /html/tigers/2005-10/msg00041.html (7,143 bytes)
- 15. Re: Hi-Po 289 valve adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:06:35 -0700
- If you have the stock rockers there are clips that you can get to put on them to minimize oil splash during adjustment. I have roller rockers and have given up on trying to adjust while running. I ge
- /html/tigers/2005-09/msg00245.html (9,039 bytes)
- 16. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:33:30 -0700
- You did say "rebuilt 260" didn't you? Is it possible someone left out one of the front oil gallery plugs? The oil would still end up in the pan but the pressure would sure drop. Bob H somewhat 15
- /html/tigers/2005-08/msg00102.html (7,601 bytes)
- 17. Re: 5.0 motor backfiring in carb (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 18:47:20 -0700
- Help for Edelbrock tuning: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gilesij/Volvord/edelbrock_1.htm and headers. I replaced wires,adjusted valves,and readjusted my timing 12&15 degrees, but still have a pro
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00063.html (7,556 bytes)
- 18. Re: My World's Fastest Sunbeam Daily Activity Reports (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:07:54 -0700
- Keep the reports coming... also let us know when you intend to hit the salt... I feel a short trip to Utah coming on. Bob H
- /html/tigers/2005-07/msg00087.html (9,247 bytes)
- 19. Re: Converting a 260 to a 302 (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2005 19:02:45 -0700
- Gee, well now why would you want to do that? Shelby, himself thought enough of the 260 that he recommended that Rootes keep it in the LeMans cars. :-)
- /html/tigers/2005-06/msg00107.html (7,861 bytes)
- 20. Re: T5 (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:45:27 -0700
- I found that Redline MTL works much better than ATF in my T5... shifts much easier. Bob H B9470168
- /html/tigers/2005-06/msg00287.html (6,112 bytes)
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