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161. Re: Lifters for Series V Alpine, 2/3 the height of stock, less weight but are... (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 23:56:59 EDT; I intend to cut down my lifters like that. The only problem is they might eventually wear a ridge on the lifter bore, and they will never rise above the top of the bore which makes them harder to ge; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00102.html (7,514 bytes)
162. Re: Rootes Gear Ratios (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 11:59:07 EDT; My Series 6 Minx automatic had 3.89 axle gears. I have only seen the 3.7 used on the fastback Alpine (Rapier) cars, with automatic transmissions. Other Rootes ratios are as follow: 5.22:1 4.778:1 4.; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00112.html (6,869 bytes)
163. Re: SV: Engine Change + gearbox (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 21:02:34 EDT; The mainshaft is longer as well so the rear extension housing is longer, however, it is possible to use a late Series 5 input shaft in that box, but the input gear tooth count has to be matched with; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00172.html (7,068 bytes)
164. Re: Rear Shock Conversion (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:04:45 EDT; I have a prototype conversion kit with tubular shocks installed on my Husky 2 right now. Who knows when it will be on the road for testing, but I hope it will be this summer! It looks like it will w; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00189.html (6,625 bytes)
165. Re: Arrow Aluminum Oil Pan (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:18:11 EDT; The alloy pans I have had are really just a big tub with a small, almost flat, steel plate in them. They look good, but they are a very poor design. Using the steel sump, I never had problems with o; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00191.html (7,427 bytes)
166. Re: Chrysler Pentistar (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 23:41:32 EDT; You have the black plastic backing: there was a thin sheetmetal insert, and the Pentistars were GOLD. Jim Leach PTC Seattle; /html/alpines/2000-07/msg00204.html (6,293 bytes)
167. Re: engine size (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 10:44:31 EDT; The location of the dipstick proves you have a 1390, 1494 or a 1592cc engine. Early 1390's installed in Sunbeam Rapier 1 and Hillman Minx MK 8A and Series 1 did not have an ID number stamped on the; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00003.html (6,837 bytes)
168. Re: oil pressure/ RedLine oil (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 22:20:09 EDT; RedLine full synthetic racing oil surprised me too. A few years back, we towed a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite from Seattle to the Sprite-Mini Challange at Sears Point Raceway in Napa Country for the Tha; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00037.html (7,372 bytes)
169. Re: distributor (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 14:49:30 EDT; The factory pointed the vacuum can forward. I always put them backward to gain better access to the vernier timing adjustor, to get it out of the way of the dipstick, and to shorten and better conce; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00101.html (6,534 bytes)
170. Re: Parts Suppliers (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 13:55:02 EDT; I agree with you completely, especially when it comes to cosmolene covered NOS brake parts. Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00226.html (7,673 bytes)
171. Re: Automatic Trans (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 20:01:13 EDT; I had one in my Minx 6 and I called and spoke to the Borg Warner rep years ago and he said it uses Ford (type-F) fluid, but my transmission rebuilder said that is wrong! GM fluid. Try Datsun B-210 f; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00236.html (6,896 bytes)
172. Re: dampner oil (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:08:45 EDT; << what is the cure?? >> Mike, Check it weekly! Jim Leach PTC Seattle; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00293.html (6,481 bytes)
173. Re: MGB vs. Alpine (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 01:13:35 EDT; << The MGB survived. >> The MGB front fenders are not unibody...that helps: the early MGB's are 200+ lbs less in weight compared to the later MGB body shell units: all late MGB's were redesigned and; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00321.html (7,582 bytes)
174. Re: Clutch Question (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 20:44:00 EDT; You said it has reinforcing ribs? If they are reather profound, like an Austin Healey Sprite ribcage gearbox, then it is from a Series 6 Minx. I did not know anything was dimentionally different wit; /html/alpines/2000-06/msg00334.html (6,746 bytes)
175. Re: Subject: steering cross tube (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 10:03:15 EDT; Caster causes steering to center. Have you seen a grocery cart that has wobbling wheels? The "king-pin" is too close to vertical: it needs to be inclined slightly. Jim Leach PTC Seattle; /html/alpines/2000-05/msg00080.html (7,480 bytes)
176. Re: Subject: steering cross tube (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 10:12:22 EDT; Here is another caster question: The aluminum caster wedges used on ball-joint suspensions on Alpines/Tigers and Minx's are identical. With the exception of engine mounting towers, everything else is; /html/alpines/2000-05/msg00081.html (7,773 bytes)
177. Re: [Fwd: lead free gas] boundary="------------B44B2A0366605381BB83BDC5" (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 23:43:36 EDT; After many hours of research, I will soon be announcing a direct replacement valve guide available thru me for Rootes heads, made from modern silicon-aluminum-bronze, and it will accept a modern val; /html/alpines/2000-05/msg00128.html (7,112 bytes)
178. Re: Gauges Rebuild (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 21:22:04 EDT; I went to Radio Shack and purchased appropriate sized "rubberbands" that are actually drive belts for tape recorders and turntables. They are black, and come in dozens of lengths and different secti; /html/alpines/2000-05/msg00181.html (6,470 bytes)
179. Re: Abuse of your knowledge - Part 7 I think (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 09:42:22 EDT; Phillip, It is interesting to see a cast-iron head Hillman engine in an Alpine! You could resolve many problems and pick up some power by changing to an aluminum head. You would have to change the ca; /html/alpines/2000-05/msg00188.html (7,074 bytes)
180. Re: Bonneville or Bust --- Post Mortem] (score: 1): Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com; Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:24:20 EDT; Someone posted links to two photos of your car sitting on the salt under a tent, but I'd like to see more if any were taken. Congratulations on the excellent effort and I'm sure, next year will be e; /html/alpines/2006-08/msg00018.html (7,014 bytes)

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