I have been reading the various emails on this site for quite some time. if
your drive train is remanufactured and brake components are all new.......
enjoy the ride. consider the following though. recore the radiator and put
an electric cooling fan in place of the current one(they tend to self
destruct and over heating potential will be decreased) swap distributors for
electronic ignition or carry a spare set of points condenser and coil. the
over drive is a very good idea. check your fluids daily. and drive the
alpine with confidence. they are a simple car, easily diagnosed and
reliable.
drive some short trips first. if you have timing, spark, fuel, and
compression....
ENJOY THE RIDE! lastly, a swap of the alternator to a modern internally
regulated one will probably be a good idea. anyone had any other problems?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Blue" <the_blues@worldnet.att.net>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:07 PM
Subject: Alpines for Touring
> My wife and I have a Series V in need of a major redo. We have recently
> decided we would like to use the car for rather extended touring when we
> retire in a few years. I am concerned about two issues: excessive revs
for
> long trips and a breakdown 30 miles south of East Bumfuk, Nowhere. I have
> about decided to install a Ford rear axle to drop revs. I have no faith
in
> the Lucas system, so it would be replaced as much as possible. Is there
> anything that should be done to the engine to dependablility? What would
the
> list of recommened spare parts be? Would we be better off to replace the
> entire drivetrain with something we could repair anyplace? We are
thinking of
> trips 1000-1500 miles away from home.
> Bill
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