- 161. Re: [Alpines] gasoline smell (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 04:42:09 EST
- Another likely cause is the balance hose that runs between the tops of the tanks. If that has come loose, or has split, the gas smell would be pretty unbearable. It connects straight to the tank on t
- /html/alpines/2007-11/msg00004.html (6,960 bytes)
- 162. Re: [Alpines] Clutch compatibility (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:54:36 EST
- I believe you need to match the master and slave cylinders to the clutch cover/pressure plate. To SIII had the heavy spring type, and SV the lighter diaphragm type. The travel will be different, and
- /html/alpines/2008-01/msg00004.html (7,680 bytes)
- 163. Re: [Alpines] 1990 - 1994 Lexus LS 400 Question (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:10:30 EST
- If you're thinking of going Japanese, then the Mitsubishi 3.0 V6 may be worth consideration. I've tuned one of these up in a GTO (I think it was called a Dodge Stealth in the US), and we got 460BHP o
- /html/alpines/2008-03/msg00001.html (6,735 bytes)
- 164. Re: [Alpines] Hard top storage (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:47:19 EDT
- I have a couple of hoops screwed to the garage wall, spaced for the front fasteners (to windscreen). The hardtop then hangs from the fasteners, and so keeps the top neatly out of the way. Its a bit t
- /html/alpines/2008-04/msg00002.html (6,576 bytes)
- 165. [Alpines] Le Mans Classic Event 2008 (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:18:24 EDT
- I had the most fantastic time at the Le Mans Classic this weekend. There was a massive turnout of Alpines and Tigers, and I spotted at least 100 of them, mostly from the UK. On the track, both Harrin
- /html/alpines/2008-07/msg00007.html (8,947 bytes)
- 166. [Alpines] Channel 4 - UK TV Website (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:58:35 EDT
- See the attached link, where the Alpine is listed as one of the top 100 British cars ever. Personally, I'd have it in the top 10. http://www.channel4.com/4car/gl/gallery/feature/24020/17 Julian. ____
- /html/alpines/2008-08/msg00006.html (6,447 bytes)
- 167. Re: [Alpines] welding manifold (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:47:51 EDT
- For what it's worth, I run my SIII with a Webber 28/32 DCD, which is a twin choke, progressive downdraft, and bolts straight on in place of the original Solex. I believe that, again the 28/32 designa
- /html/alpines/2008-09/msg00018.html (7,894 bytes)
- 168. Re: [Alpines] Brake Problem (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 04:14:08 EST
- I've had the same issue with the booster, but it as the bypass valves (in the side of the unit which were sticking, and causing the booster to stay on when the brakes were not applied. To test for th
- /html/alpines/2009-01/msg00011.html (7,412 bytes)
- 169. Re: [Alpines] Oil pressure regulator valve (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:03:32 EST
- Assuming you have the correct tolerance between the bearings, and the crank, then it is most probably the oil pump, unfortunately. Personally, I always replace the oil pump, or at least check the to
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00006.html (8,455 bytes)
- 170. Re: [Alpines] Over Heating (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:47:47 EST
- I had an apparent overheating issue on my SV, and tried everything, until I got to the regulator, which was faulty, and causing the reading to be over 100 C. Changing the regulator brought it back d
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00018.html (7,652 bytes)
- 171. Re: [Alpines] Over Heating (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:58:40 EST
- It's entirely possible, if both are reading low. That's just what happened to me, although I wasn't too worried about the fuel gauge, but now it reads perfectly across from range. Mind you it fluctu
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00020.html (7,621 bytes)
- 172. Re: [Alpines] Over Heating (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 05:06:34 EST
- The voltage regulator is under the dash, around the centre. It's rectangular, about 4cm x 2 cm x 2 cm. Julian. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/do
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00024.html (7,583 bytes)
- 173. Re: [Alpines] S III OVER HEADING (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:52:02 EST
- I would try 2 things before you go the expense and time of lifting the head. 1. Remove the thermostat pro-tem, and try it. 2. Remove the water pump, to check the impeller is still there. If the abov
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00027.html (6,579 bytes)
- 174. Re: [Alpines] Dual webers (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:34:58 EST
- I'm assuming your car is left-hand drive, as is mine, originating from Belgium. Some carb arrangements do not work for LD cars. I had to make a few modifications to mine just to get the twin Strombe
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00045.html (7,291 bytes)
- 175. Re: [Alpines] Dual webers (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:40:56 EST
- As Lauri is in Finland, I'm pretty sure he has a LHD car, with all the issues with the steering box and M/C. Julian. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00054.html (7,721 bytes)
- 176. Re: [Alpines] Dual webers (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:52:46 EST
- I'm sure that is the case, as the Arrow engine was canted over quite a bit. I have 2 types of Stromberg manifold, of which one is for the Arrow set up, and the other Alpine, and there's a big differe
- /html/alpines/2009-02/msg00056.html (7,755 bytes)
- 177. Re: [Alpines] Weber question (score: 1)
- Author: jacranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:54:38 -0400
- I've done the same conversion, with a Weber 28/36 DCD, with a progressive 2nd throttle. I'm assuming that's what you have as it bolts right onto the solex manifold from the SIII. It runs very well,
- /html/alpines/2009-07/msg00003.html (8,891 bytes)
- 178. Re: [Alpines] Question About Tiger Subframe (score: 1)
- Author: jacranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:03:04 -0400
- I think you'll find all Alpiones/Tigers had this ex-factory. Mine certainly have. Julian. Does anyone know for sure whether Sunbeam Tigers came from the factory with a reinforcement channel welded o
- /html/alpines/2009-07/msg00006.html (8,273 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Alpines] Weber question (score: 1)
- Author: jacranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:05:32 -0400
- Thanks Rich, I may try those settings myself, as my idle could be better. Any clues as to the main jests for the 1725? Julian. Hi Bill,? You have the classic symptoms of DGV lean idles. I can't give
- /html/alpines/2009-07/msg00007.html (7,913 bytes)
- 180. Re: [Alpines] balance spring (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:06:47 EDT
- Yes, A stout rope, and a lot of elbow grease, and a lot of confidence. Julian. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Alpines@autox.team.net
- /html/alpines/2009-07/msg00015.html (6,426 bytes)
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