- 181. RE: switch and sealing washers (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:31:22 -0800
- The original switch does have straight threads (British?) that are close enough to (I think it's) a 1/8" pipe thread to mix them up. Also, I believe the original gasket was a flat copper washer. For
- /html/tigers/2003-02/msg00164.html (6,934 bytes)
- 182. RE: Edelbrock F4B (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 21:27:10 -0800
- TBON says on page 56, referring to the switch from the original Ford C90Z-9424-D HiRise manifold "The results were so favorable that the Edelbrock F4B instantly became the official LAT-1 manifold, w
- /html/tigers/2003-02/msg00199.html (7,641 bytes)
- 183. RE: LOOKING FOR CONNECTION (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:55:01 -0800
- You mean this Scott Hackenson? Scott Hackenson <shelby80@earthlink.net> Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com rpalmerbob@adelphia.net
- /html/tigers/2003-01/msg00166.html (6,478 bytes)
- 184. RE: Stop Light Blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 21:30:22 -0800
- I installed one as you describe in July 2001, after having a rupture of the hydraulic switch resulting in loss of braking. I know of another such instance with a Tiger, which resulted in the Tiger r
- /html/tigers/2003-01/msg00179.html (9,086 bytes)
- 185. RE: Racing Tigers/Alpines On TV? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 09:17:58 -0800
- Judging from the recently posted picture of Tom's car, that's because it is "an all out race car with a stock looking body". Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com rpalmerbob@adelphia.net -
- /html/tigers/2002-12/msg00178.html (8,396 bytes)
- 186. RE: #2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 08:14:21 -0800
- In terms of braking performance, I highly recommend going to rear discs. You can get new calipers for under $100 apiece. I have Dale's setup, which is now going for $650. (http://www.dalesresto.com/
- /html/tigers/2002-11/msg00011.html (7,753 bytes)
- 187. RE: 289K Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 08:54:57 -0800
- A variation of this question came up recently. On 10/11/02 I posted the following to the List: The simple answer is, there is no difference; at least the blocks all started out the same. The story i
- /html/tigers/2002-11/msg00120.html (8,759 bytes)
- 188. RE: Spare tire hold down length (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:11:53 -0800
- Al Terego?? Alter Ego?? ;-) Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com rpalmerbob@adelphia.net ccc@, If you have "documented" "approved" "certified" "verified" answers for questions asked, pleas
- /html/tigers/2002-11/msg00122.html (8,945 bytes)
- 189. RE: LAT 70 wheel width (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 22:42:52 -0800
- For sure they were advertised as 5.5x13. Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com rpalmerbob@adelphia.net
- /html/tigers/2002-11/msg00208.html (6,471 bytes)
- 190. RE: LAT70 Tire Recommendations (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 08:17:09 -0700
- For your safety, I would recommend that you not use tires wider than 185 on those 5.5" rims. And, it would be especially bad to put larger tires on the back than the front, which would further compr
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00075.html (8,190 bytes)
- 191. RE: Surfire way to tell a 289 HP block (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:30:46 -0700
- The simple answer is, there is no difference; at least the blocks all started out the same. The story is that the HiPo blocks were hand picked for cylinder wall thickness, etc. The difference is in
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00119.html (8,121 bytes)
- 192. RE: Fuel vapour, non tiger (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:15:15 -0700
- All carbureted engines use a heated plenum of some kind to improve vaporization, so there is some basis for this idea. However, I'm dubious that there is much improvement to be gained over that prov
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00152.html (12,516 bytes)
- 193. RE: Fuel CRACKING, non tiger (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 17:14:17 -0700
- This has been an interesting subject to investigate. As you well know, the interest in high-mileage carburetors goes back to the infamous Pogue carburetor that was supposed to get up to 200 mpg. Her
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00205.html (14,411 bytes)
- 194. RE: Rrrrrrunon (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 07:25:38 -0700
- As you know, they change gasoline formulation with the seasons. From what I know about your engine, it probably has about 10.5:1 compression or maybe higher, so run-on is to be expected. That's what
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00266.html (6,915 bytes)
- 195. RE: website/picture (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:27:01 -0700
- Perhaps someone else knows the link you are looking for, but here's some other links to downunder you might enjoy. http://www.sunbeam.org.au/museums/coventry.htm This is just one of the links from t
- /html/tigers/2002-10/msg00268.html (7,413 bytes)
- 196. RE: Master Cylinder Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 22:09:04 -0700
- The Alpine Series III & IV use the same rear slave cylinder as the Tiger. This may have coincided with the addition of the vacuum brake booster. It is only the Alpine Series I & II that have the lar
- /html/tigers/2002-09/msg00036.html (7,023 bytes)
- 197. RE: Guess the Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:29:44 -0700
- OK, I'll go with an electrical problem that behaves like a rev limiter. This means a weak spark. So, spark coil goin' south?? Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com
- /html/tigers/2002-09/msg00049.html (7,701 bytes)
- 198. RE: Guess the problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 08:45:27 -0700
- But still have enough voltage to start the engine? Bob Palmer rpalmer@ucsd.edu rpalmer@brobeck.com --Original Message-- From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On Behalf
- /html/tigers/2002-09/msg00093.html (9,285 bytes)
- 199. RE: Solve the Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:21:19 -0700
- My thought exactly John. I think the real lesson here is what probably every mechanic knows all too well: namely, don't believe anything the owner tells you about the problem beyond the bare facts, a
- /html/tigers/2002-09/msg00164.html (9,034 bytes)
- 200. RE: Solve the Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Palmer" <rpalmer@ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:32:20 -0700
- There is one little question I still have and that is, why did the problem get steadily worse? You don't say explicitly Larry, but I presume when you timed it, it was 38 degrees advanced. The direct
- /html/tigers/2002-09/msg00173.html (8,955 bytes)
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