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261. Re: [Fw: Engine removal] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 3 Jul 2001 09:42:46 EDT
My usual way of pulling an engine is to drop the trans first (not a hard job), pull the head, pull the starter and generator and then use my 500lb rope hoist as I am basically lifting out the block a
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00052.html (9,281 bytes)

262. Re: [Gear Slippage] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 3 Jul 2001 09:58:52 EDT
Not going into first when stationary indicates a clutch problem, not necessarily a transmission problem. In all likelihood, you need to rebuild the clutch hydraulic system (master and slave cylinders
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00053.html (7,366 bytes)

263. Re: [Re: Sunbeam Venezia] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 4 Jul 2001 11:59:06 EDT
Yes, it is in the August-September issue (#92). I was offered a Vanazia back in teh early seventies for $1,000 and turned it down! DUMB!!! However, that means there was one in the New York City area
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00066.html (7,434 bytes)

264. Re: [Venezia] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 4 Jul 2001 18:14:26 EDT
I don't remember the fellow's name or much about him. I do remember the car needed TLC. The interior was worn and a little ratty and it could have used some paint. I think this must have been around
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00069.html (7,714 bytes)

265. Re: [Re: [Re: Sunbeam Venezia]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 4 Jul 2001 18:19:46 EDT
As I remember, this was in 1974 or so and the car needed TLC. It was dark green with a black interior. The interior was worn and it needed paint. If Robert's was green at one point and had a black i
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00070.html (8,555 bytes)

266. Re: [Re: [Re: Sunbeam Venezia]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 08:19:06 EDT
Possibly, but did he get it repainted? The one I saw was dark green and the one in Brit Cars is dark blue. Jan Rob Nanzig 67SV
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00076.html (6,727 bytes)

267. Re: [Re: engine removal and conversions] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 13:19:08 EDT
A recent issue of Practical Classics rated the Rootes 1390-1725 engine family as possibly the best 4 cylinder engines ever built in Great Britain-especially in terms of reliability. Overall they are
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00080.html (8,188 bytes)

268. Re: [Re: [Venezia]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 20:56:37 EDT
Humber Sceptres were never imported by Rootes or Chrysler. In 40+ years of Rootes watching, I have seen two in New York City. In each case I was not in a position to get a good look. One passed me as
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00096.html (12,031 bytes)

269. Re: [Re: engine removal and conversions] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 21:12:11 EDT
That saying "nothing beats cubic inches" was originally attributed to August Duesenberg. However, it is likely that he never said it as he was more interested in developing the maximum power from the
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00097.html (9,340 bytes)

270. Re: [RE: [Venezia]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 21:19:16 EDT
Thank you for not laughing at me!!!! I have a knack for walking away from wonderful deals!!! Ironically, the Alpine GT had a nasty habit of sucking in it's own exhaust through the vents beneath the
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00098.html (9,963 bytes)

271. Re: [Re: [Re: [Venezia]]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 5 Jul 2001 21:27:13 EDT
In the New York/New Jersey area most of the older cars have been cleared out of the junkyards-particularly in the past 5-10 years or so. Many junkyards that I knew that kept stuff virtually forever
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00100.html (13,971 bytes)

272. Re: [Re: Fw: Camshaft] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 7 Jul 2001 15:56:02 EDT
Why not dump the mechanical pump and go for an electric??? Jan TIGEROOTES@aol.com wrote: Regarding camshafts, I agree wtih Brent Edinger's response about Delta Camshaft in Tacoma. Why spend $200 with
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00131.html (6,969 bytes)

273. Re: [Re: [Re: Fw: Camshaft]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 8 Jul 2001 00:17:25 EDT
The only reason to install an electric pump is if you have a bad cam lobe for the fuel pump (which is supposedly the problem this fellow has). I have a 1 1/2-2 lb pump which seems to do the job OK al
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00133.html (7,897 bytes)

274. Re: [Alpining without a hitch!] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 8 Jul 2001 21:06:56 EDT
Tomorrow go out and buy a good set of rubber gloves, then cut off the finger tips of one and pull your spark plug and coil wire through and then reconnect them to the distributor, then pull the glov
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00140.html (9,542 bytes)

275. Re: [Clutch MC fixed] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 8 Jul 2001 21:07:57 EDT
Just a guess, but the cylinder may have been rebuilt with a US kit!! Jan Anyway, I bought a kit from Pegasus (it was a .70 m/c and not original, plus I ordered the kit Thursday morning and UPS dropp
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00141.html (6,866 bytes)

276. Re: [RE: gear reduced starter] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 9 Jul 2001 13:12:42 EDT
Nippon Denso made Lucas clone parts in Japan back in the late 1950's (I thought they were related to Datsun/Nissan). Jan Eyerman "Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net> wrote: I bought one. My engine is still
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00147.html (7,776 bytes)

277. Re: [RE: [RE: gear reduced starter]] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 9 Jul 2001 15:09:21 EDT
I find it thoroughly amazing that Datsun/Nissan and Nippon Denso make such terrific products today when you realize that Datsun built BMC clones and Denso built Lucas clones back in the 1950's. The J
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00149.html (8,898 bytes)

278. Re: [Odd Press Kit] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 10 Jul 2001 17:13:38 EDT
The Mustang went through several versions before it became a sporty Falcon. The first Mustang was a 2 passenger roadster using Ford of Germany components and was a true sports car. Therefore, it's c
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00162.html (8,261 bytes)

279. Re: [RE: starter motors and brakes] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 11 Jul 2001 22:22:46 EDT
The Lucas starter uses an inordinate amount of current (amps) for the amount of torque produced. About 30 years ago I saw figures on the M35 and it had the WORST torque per amp of any on the market.
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00174.html (7,291 bytes)

280. Re: [Spark Wires] (score: 1)
Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: 12 Jul 2001 22:10:02 EDT
What was the dramatic difference???? Better looking? Better ignition? Thanks, Jan Eyerman 1959 Hillman Minx Series III DeLuxe 1973 Hillman Avenger DL Brent Kasl <kasl100@navix.net> wrote: I recently
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00183.html (6,627 bytes)

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