- 21. Re: cooling from archives (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 09:23:18 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi Chris, I am months away from firing up so can't help you too much. My crank is still in Zimbabwe being balanced and they're killing honkies down there so I'm going to have to wait until after the
- /html/tigers/2000-05/msg00334.html (9,325 bytes)
- 22. Re: 351W head questions (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:09:30 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi Richard et al, I have been looking at the head question and most advice points to getting better heads. One mustang web site ranked the aftermarket heads (GT40, GT40P, GT40X, Edelbrock, TFS, Aveng
- /html/tigers/2000-04/msg00029.html (8,689 bytes)
- 23. African driving (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 16:23:38 +0200 (ZMT)
- Larry, I'll reply off-list when I'm over this bout of malaria-- just starting now, seems mild so might be just a few days. First of the season so I try to get through without too much medication. A m
- /html/tigers/2000-04/msg00033.html (6,988 bytes)
- 24. Rear disks, Getrag ratios (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:49:04 +0200 (ZMT)
- Thanks for the get well wishes, I'm almost back to abnormal. Just to let you know that I figured out the Fiat 124/132 calipers-- they're not that complicated. When I get time I may do a disertation f
- /html/tigers/2000-04/msg00053.html (7,184 bytes)
- 25. Gearbox info (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 17:43:50 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I'm still looking at gearbox options and am looking into the Getrag 5-speed (probably the 265) or a Toyota Supra 5-speed. Both are offered as kits for XKEs and the Getrag is supposed to fit e
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00023.html (8,205 bytes)
- 26. Re: Header / oil filter clearance (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 09:11:14 +0200 (ZMT)
- I've ordered an oil cooler and remote filter kit from Summit. It was about $86 and isn't here yet so I can't say if it is ideal. I really like oil coolers and suspect on the normally hot tigers it i
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00066.html (8,111 bytes)
- 27. Panasport source, size (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 22:13:18 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, Who has the best prices on Panasports. What size/offset should I get without having clearance problems. Is anyone using Superlite wheels-- are they okay? Thanks, derek Derek White Zikomo Brew
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00094.html (6,406 bytes)
- 28. Re: Jumping Needle (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:26:42 +0200 (ZMT)
- John, your speedo cable is probably binding and releasing. Try taking it out of its tube, cleaning it up, re-greasing and sliding it back into its tube. If there are kinks in it try to remove them. c
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00110.html (7,052 bytes)
- 29. Rear disk brakes (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:39:34 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I'm looking at easy disk brake conversions for the back. What is a good donor car? We have lots of Fiat 124s here, are they ok? What are the key dimensions I should look for in a donor rear d
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00114.html (7,053 bytes)
- 30. Getrag and Supra 5-speed conversion (LONG ONE) (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 14:44:34 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I am probably going to get a Getrag 265 5-speed from South Africa for my tiger since the Supra boxes are much harder to find in these parts. The 265 (with the dog-leg 1st gear) was fitted to
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00142.html (11,328 bytes)
- 31. Re: axle help (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:35:50 +0200 (ZMT)
- I'm not sure what a new axle costs over there but I have straightened several axles using just a hydraulic jack and a heavy channel iron frame that I had lying around. You could find something overh
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00164.html (7,712 bytes)
- 32. Re: engine start-up advice (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 08:55:23 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi Curtis, I've always heard that synthetic oils and additives like teflon, moly etc. shouldn't be used the first few hundred miles so that the rings can seat themselves properly. On the cam, I would
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00239.html (8,280 bytes)
- 33. Re: Hood scoop (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 17:16:20 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi Helge, It might be better to get a complete fibreglass or kevlar bonnet that has the scoop. Try: Sunbeam Spares UK Tel: 44 1207 581025 or 1207 508296 Sunbeam Supreme Tel: 44 116 274 2525 (Their LA
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00242.html (6,798 bytes)
- 34. Replacing points with optical (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:49:03 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, If some of you are considering replacing your points, I have had very good results with the Crane Cams/Allison optical unit. It is very easy to fit into any distributor and give accurate timi
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00256.html (7,710 bytes)
- 35. filler neck onto thermostat housing (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:06:07 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I just got my very nice looking 19" x 22" Griffin aluminium radiator (from Performance bodies for $170) and it will just fit between the cross-member and the bonnet if I move the radiator's b
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00374.html (7,159 bytes)
- 36. Trick Flow heads (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:05:12 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I'm thinking of getting some Trick Flow twisted wedge heads. Any pros/cons? They seem to be better than the Edelbrock heads but perhaps clearance is a problem? Also thinking of getting some F
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00450.html (6,622 bytes)
- 37. Re: disk brakes and cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:17:13 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi Chris, This internet thing is amazing-- I just bought some 124 calipers this morning (2 for $20) on the other side of the world-- literally! I will look at them over the next few days and give you
- /html/tigers/2000-03/msg00476.html (7,582 bytes)
- 38. Balancing a 69 Ford 302, distributor choice? (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:32:13 +0200 (ZMT)
- Hi all, I took my crank, flywheel and balancer to Zimbabwe to be ground, hardened and balanced but they don't know the "formula" for balancing the 302. Do any of you know? This guy seems to know his
- /html/tigers/2000-02/msg00116.html (8,292 bytes)
- 39. Re: inquiry 021800a (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:06:50 +0200 (ZMT)
- As someone pointed out, they probably meant the Jensen Interceptor. The TR8 uses a Buick V8 (that Rover bought.) cheers, derek Derek White Managing Director Zikomo Brewing Company Box 31730, Lusaka,
- /html/tigers/2000-02/msg00272.html (9,705 bytes)
- 40. Holley carbs (score: 1)
- Author: derekw@zamnet.zm (Derek White)
- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:30:19 +0200 (ZMT)
- I just ordered a Holley 600 from Summit. Should I send it back and get an Edelbrock instead? I need to decide soon. Any ideas? Maybe the newer Holleys are less fussy/picky? Thanks, derek Derek White
- /html/tigers/2000-02/msg00300.html (6,870 bytes)
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