- 121. gear reduced starter (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:30:57 -0700
- I notice that vicky brit is selling a gear reduced starter now for the Anyone bitten on it yet? Fitment issues? Jarrid Gross
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00145.html (6,381 bytes)
- 122. RE: starter motors and brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 10:18:52 -0700
- The starters are fairly reliable, but are not very powerfull. When we up the compression ratio, or when the engine is hot, and gassy the gear reduced starter is the answer to our prayers. Jarrid Gros
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00168.html (7,034 bytes)
- 123. RE: camshafts (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 13:52:11 -0700
- Is this measured or specified by the grinder? If it is measured, could you please remeasure at .050 valve lift, its much more indicative of performance as the cam silencing ramps impact heavily using
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00172.html (7,462 bytes)
- 124. Crank oil passage info. (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:53:40 -0700
- Dont remember where I read it, perhaps it was Vizards book, but somewhere there is a blurb on modification of oil passages between crank and main journals on the 1725 crank. Supposedly to provide mo
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00223.html (6,544 bytes)
- 125. RE: 5-Speed Conversions (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:47:11 -0700
- The Toyota transmision is rather wide ratio isnt it? Even the sport models seem uselessly wide. The Ranger 5 speed is or at least was the non world class T-5, which along with the world class t-5 us
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00226.html (9,121 bytes)
- 126. RE: 5-Speed Conversions (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 08:52:56 -0700
- Seen one that does'nt weigh 500 lbs? These tend to be used in trucks. Jarrid
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00241.html (8,011 bytes)
- 127. RE: Spark Plug Wire Size (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:48:16 -0700
- I have had opportunity to play with the inards of magnecore wire. Its a spiral wound resistance wire, with a good quality silicone jacket. Size definatly doesnt matter as far as energy is concerned,
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00245.html (7,747 bytes)
- 128. RE: Roller Lifters (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:12:09 -0700
- you explain more clearly for us engine challenged people what you mean by "and >the pushrod would hit the rim of the lifter"? Other engines must overcome this problem to use roller lifters or am I mi
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00009.html (8,343 bytes)
- 129. RE: Springs on the rocker shafts (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:03:53 -0700
- when less I would suspect that the steel to steel tensioner would have been a lower friction than the rubber tensioner, but would wear the tension blade rapidly. This probably wouldnt be a major issu
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00036.html (7,131 bytes)
- 130. RE: CD 150 oil (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:57:53 -0700
- The needles are installed in the bottoms of the pistons. You probably leak through there. I think the needles need some sort of non-hardening sealant put on them when you put the carbs together. Jar
- /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00043.html (7,180 bytes)
- 131. RE: Computer fans (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 13:58:33 -0700
- The flow output of 10 of these fans probably isnt enough to cool your alpine. If you believe that 20 km/h is enough rolling velocity to cool your car under your climatic conditions, bare in mind tha
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00016.html (8,194 bytes)
- 132. RE: Flat top Pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 07:55:32 -0700
- Mark and gang, While I wouldnt arbitrarily bore from .020 to .060 (stop at .030 or .040 first), I would have no problem using those .060 pistons. You can always have custom pistons made if it suits y
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00034.html (7,451 bytes)
- 133. RE: Re: "Hillman - " hillclimb (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 14:50:55 -0700
- on Dont think there is much you can do to get more camber when the top shims are all gone, but... You could bolt a plate between the lower track arm and the crossmember and shift the lower TCA pivot
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00107.html (6,978 bytes)
- 134. RE: Oil Pressure Paint fading (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 16:25:47 -0700
- appears do valve Might not be the oil pressure valve. dropping to 10 to 15 psi (hot) at idle is fairly common on moderate milage engines. If the pressure is lower than that, and come up quicky with
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00110.html (7,393 bytes)
- 135. RE: Open/Closed Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 08:35:30 -0700
- "Valve closed" as a spec, just doesnt cut it. The valve is closed more than half of the time, but chosing the cam position where the valve is adjusted is very important. Why? Cams have a ramp on them
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00171.html (8,564 bytes)
- 136. RE: Open/Closed Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 12:48:45 -0700
- Because it holds true on ALL 4 stroke engines. 9". Jarrid Gross
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00175.html (8,006 bytes)
- 137. Aluminum Sump Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 12:14:06 -0700
- I am trying to get an engine together that uses a normal alpine bellhousing, and the angled 1725 aluminum oil sump. I have allready performed the modifications on the bellhousing to make the sump be
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00197.html (7,151 bytes)
- 138. RE: Aluminum Sump QuestionsIMPORTANT (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 09:32:23 -0700
- Well, becuase that would only get you oil to the pickup when the car is going straight at a constant speed. Having the pickup too high in the sump wont suck oil when you are cornering or braking ECT.
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00223.html (8,289 bytes)
- 139. RE: [DYBCW] (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 08:10:17 -0700
- owners "common" Are you sure about this? Theres one on ebay right now (early JH 4 speed) that looks JUST like the alpine GT transmision, which is esentially a series V alpine tranny. Seems to me he c
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00232.html (6,799 bytes)
- 140. RE: Yes there really are dunb questions - Cricket?????? (score: 1)
- Author: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 10:32:31 -0700
- Very little save nuts and bolts. No No Jarrid Gross
- /html/alpines/2001-05/msg00334.html (6,973 bytes)
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