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21. Re: YEOUUUUCH!!! Electrical Question (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 23:09:56 -0600; Sorry to hear about your illuminating experience. Yes, the rotor spring tab should contact the center contact on the cap - that's how the coil energy gets transferred to the rotor. You might try simp; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00074.html (7,607 bytes)
22. Re: Surviving # ? (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2001 21:44:46 -0600; I would think that the TAC list (highest number I saw on Norm's website was 0426) would give some starting point for estimating the number of remaining Tigers. Do you think TAC's penetration is up to; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00129.html (7,217 bytes)
23. Re: Time This (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 20:23:50 -0600; I just replaced my Mallory Unilite mechanical-only distributor with a somewhat modified Ford unit. I started with a standard points distributor, with mechanical and vacuum advance, then substituted; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00155.html (8,079 bytes)
24. Re: I give up (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 23:40:53 -0600; I found no good technical information on the Pertronix website except this: Quote: What will happen if I leave the ignition switch on when the engine is not running? Leaving the ignition switch on w; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00190.html (11,217 bytes)
25. Re: Tranny Bellhousing (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 20:47:32 -0600; The 5-bolt Wedge scattershield was cast with a variety of names on it, at least "WEDGE", "COBRA", and "TIGER". They weigh about 50 pounds, so at least you get some decent mass for your buck. The prem; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00233.html (6,863 bytes)
26. Re: Dyno?? (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:10:18 -0600; Hi Randy, It might be that all K-code 289s came with the same dual-point distributors (I wouldn't know) but there's no guarantee that in the last 35 years, someone didn't diddle with the distributor.; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00324.html (8,115 bytes)
27. Re: Axle Pulling (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 10:04:25 -0600; Hi Larry, That was my initial reaction, but Dave's mechanic's suggestion is to thread the die on all the way (not just flush with the end of the axle), do the banging on the end of the axle as before; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00352.html (7,210 bytes)
28. Re: Found Tiger (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 20:55:33 -0600; Gary, congratulations on finding your Tiger. You didn't say too much about where you are or what kind of shape your Tiger is in, but probably the best thing to do is to get hooked up with some other; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00362.html (7,644 bytes)
29. Re: oil leak answers (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 23:03:09 -0600; a nice piece is the one made by Canton products. I'm not using one right now but it's on the list of things to get. Check out this link: http://www.cmfilters.com/remote.cfm#, and scroll down past th; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00406.html (7,719 bytes)
30. Re: Hitting Flies (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 21:37:34 -0600; If you instead travel at double the speed (130 mph) you'll have double the momentum, and thus only lose 1/2 of a millionth of a MPH when you collide with the fly. The faster you go, the less effect t; /html/tigers/2001-08/msg00490.html (7,545 bytes)
31. Re: colors & part numbers (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 22:13:34 -0600; Hi Bob, and everyone, What? It's my understanding that Tigers, starting with VIN B382000001, have the vinyl cover boot for the soft top, vs. the three hinged metal panels for the B947xxxx Tigers, and; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00142.html (8,589 bytes)
32. Re: colors & part numbers (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:36:02 -0600; Gee, thanks for the pointer, Steve. Page 160, second paragraph, titled "B382000001 to approximately B382000900:" "The second group of cross-over bodies were identical to the first, with the exception; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00166.html (9,134 bytes)
33. Re: colors & part numbers (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 19:56:06 -0600; Hi Steve, I was commenting on Bob's remark that the transition from Mk1 to Mk1A was "imprecise in terms of physical features". The rest of his post centered on the engine color, so maybe I was stretc; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00192.html (8,219 bytes)
34. Re: Out Damn Switch! (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:35:24 -0600; I'm in the middle of dealing with some virus hassles (I think - I don't run Outlook at home so it might be something else...) but I'd like to comment on this one before it gets away. Make sure that t; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00294.html (9,637 bytes)
35. Re: Out Damn Switch! (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:36:01 -0600; I'm in the middle of dealing with some virus hassles (I think - I don't run Outlook at home so it might be something else...) but I'd like to comment on this one before it gets away. Make sure that t; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00295.html (6,782 bytes)
36. Re: oil filter hoses (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:03:25 -0600; If you take your hoses to a hydraulics place make sure they understand it's for an engine oiling system and not hydraulics, so they use the correct ID (1/2" or greater) fittings and hose. A friend we; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00313.html (6,743 bytes)
37. Re: Conversion Tables (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:22:27 -0600; Conversion factors? From a rocket scientist? Now I've seen everything. Where were you when they were setting up that Mars lander? 8-) Theo; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00328.html (11,054 bytes)
38. Re: brake lights (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 21:13:00 -0600; One of the local Alger guys rewired his taillights to have integrated brake and turn signal lights (like most older domestic cars). This gives double the brake and turn signal visibility, plus a redu; /html/tigers/2001-07/msg00355.html (6,608 bytes)
39. Re: Accelleration, or lack thereof (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:08:55 -0600; Disassemble and clean the parts with acetone, reassemble it, and put a drop of CA glue (Krazy Glue, or Zap, or Hot Stuff, etc.) on each side of the clamp and shaft joint after you adjust it. Not that; /html/tigers/2001-06/msg00032.html (7,531 bytes)
40. Re: Tires-not Tiger specific (score: 1): Author: Theo Smit <tsmit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:34:07 -0600; Good idea, Mark. Actually, most tire stores will sell 'take-offs' at substantially reduced prices, and still offer decent warranty. One situation that comes up here in Calgary reasonably often is tha; /html/tigers/2001-06/msg00104.html (7,606 bytes)

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