- 41. Re: English Ford Engines (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Jan 24 09:03:25 1994
- Yes, the G4 was supplied with the 1500 and since you are going vintage racing, I too would recommend that motor. I have seen several G4s out there and they all used the 1500, with steel crank upgrade
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00471.html (6,954 bytes)
- 42. U.S. Spec Fiesta - to buy parts (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Jan 24 15:19:35 1994
- a real good source for Fiesta parts is BAT Ltd., 1748 Independence Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234, 813 355-0005 or FAX 813 355 4683. They have everything up to and including euro spec XR2 motors...a frie
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00488.html (6,471 bytes)
- 43. Re: Ever seen one of these? (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Tue Jan 25 06:45:11 1994
- as far as I know it is the only Israeli built car and they have been building them since about the late 60's(?). I have not the slightest idea where you might obtain parts this side of Tel Aviv... Ji
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00503.html (7,142 bytes)
- 44. Re: valve clearance and rover sale (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Jan 31 08:47:27 1994
- WOW, that sounds real loose. I admittedly run an A series motor, buth with a full race cam and 1.5 rockers. I use clearances of .016...which is a little loose...stock is .014. An experienced engine b
- /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00686.html (7,499 bytes)
- 45. Re: British Cars Digest #1018 Sat Dec 4 01:15:00 MST 1993 (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Dec 6 08:42:24 1993
- RE: shipping from overseas... it is not that expensive. I always use "Air Parcel Post", not air freight. air freight is real fast, but real expensive. I would think four shocks would cost maybe 30-35
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00085.html (7,023 bytes)
- 46. UK autobookshop tel # wanted (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Wed Dec 8 09:34:08 1993
- Does anyone have the telephone number of any bookshops in the UK which deal with mail order? I tried to order British Specialist Cars by Chris Rees for a gift for a friend...and Classic Motorbooks wo
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00129.html (6,610 bytes)
- 47. Rotus? (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Thu Dec 16 08:06:19 1993
- RE: Fred Zust's question and John Lupien's answer concerning Lotus 7 approximations for those of us taller than Colin Chapman, what is the address and telephone number of Rotus Ltd. jim jfuerstenberg
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00298.html (6,706 bytes)
- 48. chassis dyno (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Fri Dec 17 07:38:24 1993
- not to take sides...but 150 for chassis dyno(rolling road?) seems ok to me. Before I got me jetting right, I would have been overjoyed to pay 150 to get the jetting right. Jim
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00361.html (6,246 bytes)
- 49. tooze's gasket (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Dec 20 16:43:38 1993
- Re: marcus' question...just use the long gasket for the intake/exhaust manifold...I prefer the grey competition one...it comes on and off easier. Yes, there should be fat washers on each of the 5 stu
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00453.html (6,671 bytes)
- 50. Re: British Cars Digest #1039 Tue Dec 21 01:15:01 MST 1993 (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Tue Dec 21 09:32:31 1993
- Just a couple of items from the latest Victory Lane...The Beady Eye Vintage Triumph Racing Team (Bill Dentinger and others) placed a holiday greetings ad (see page 11) and at the bottom of the ad, ad
- /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00466.html (7,811 bytes)
- 51. oiling problems (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Nov 1 08:37:55 1993
- RE: oiling problems... I use an accusump in my mini racecar..it increases the oil capacity three quarts and provides it under pressure. For a street car or the absent minded, I recommend the solenoid
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00002.html (6,803 bytes)
- 52. tire rack and oops (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Wed Nov 3 09:30:14 1993
- RE: the Tire Rack..I have purchased tires from them several times in the past and have been pleased with the service. I have found no problem in getting them mounted locally. I only have used them fo
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00067.html (6,645 bytes)
- 53. shock (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Thu Nov 4 08:18:47 1993
- concerning choice of shocks, both konis and spax are good shocks. I race my mini with spax adjustables and like the external adjustment screw. On a street car, where you are not like to adjust the s
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00094.html (7,037 bytes)
- 54. Michael David Tires tel # ?? (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Thu Nov 4 10:33:01 1993
- Does one of our UK listeners have the telephone number of Michael David Tires. I need to order some tires not available in the US. Thanks for any assistance. Jim jfuerstenberg@dcmdc.dla.mil or jfuers
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00105.html (6,584 bytes)
- 55. max revs (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Wed Nov 10 11:44:35 1993
- RE: max revs... An engine builder with whom I work states that the theoretical max of a 1275 A series engine is around 7200rpm. This does not stop front runners in SCCA from turning over 9000 or me f
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00195.html (6,866 bytes)
- 56. Re: British Cars Digest #996 Thu Nov 11 14:57:38 MST 1993 (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Fri Nov 12 07:57:50 1993
- Funny you should mention this....I have seen the car. Greg Timkin (a Seattle resident) started this project when he lived in Chicago with partial funding from a close friend of mine. He used a small
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00233.html (8,844 bytes)
- 57. SU mods (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Nov 22 10:17:36 1993
- Just a belated comment re modifying SU carbs. For racing use ONLY, through-boring the carbs works well. This means that you are going to be spending all your time at or above 5000rpm. Otherwise, do n
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00421.html (6,925 bytes)
- 58. rustproofing oil (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Tue Nov 30 12:11:25 1993
- On the subject of rustproofing. A few years ago I knew folks who swore by the fogging oil method. In auto and also marine stores, they sell spray oil for preserving metal parts. You spray it on, wait
- /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00560.html (7,138 bytes)
- 59. Re: British Cars Digest #955 Sat Oct 2 01:15:00 MDT 1993 (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Mon Oct 4 08:36:16 1993
- RE: the recent discussion on webers... In Vizard's book, "Tuning the 'A' Series Engine" he discusses carb conversions at some length. In his opinion, the downdraft weber conversion is a very good one
- /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00035.html (7,297 bytes)
- 60. GT40s, select sales and crank nuts. (score: 1)
- Author: xgg2356@dcmdc.dla.mil (James Fuerstenberg)
- Date: Tue Oct 12 08:36:53 1993
- On the subject of GT40s...at the recent Vintage Fall Festival at Road America, I was talking with a fellow racer (Bob, an older gentleman)...he had a special one off pre-war boat tail MG...anyway, he
- /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00192.html (8,121 bytes)
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