- 41. Re: Ken Miles ? (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:55:30 -0800
- That is the "Miles". At that time (1956) he was probably racing his "Flying Shingle" MG special. Ken was deeply involved in racing the Sunbeam Alpine in the 60's. He later worked for Shelby, and und
- /html/tigers/2005-12/msg00179.html (7,458 bytes)
- 42. Re: Looking for a Roll Bar (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:30:59 -0800
- Welcome to the "Wonderful World of Litigation". Due to the liability a manufacturer would face, even with the best design, many refuse to state that these are "roll bars". This might imply suitabili
- /html/tigers/2005-12/msg00199.html (9,070 bytes)
- 43. Re: relocate oil filter (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:36:27 -0800
- Robin and Cliff, There is a comprehensive illustrated article by Jim Boynton in TigersUnited.com. The filter number, M-6880-A50, was sufficient information for the SEARCH feature to find the article.
- /html/tigers/2005-12/msg00216.html (8,425 bytes)
- 44. Re: Happy All Saints Day (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 18:11:50 -0800
- A loverly bunch of pumpkins, if you can extract the correct URL from the Hint: http://photobucket.com/albums/y86/Marklin/DSC00015.jpg ___ Steve Laifman Editor - TigersUnited.com
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00003.html (6,916 bytes)
- 45. Re: Bellhousing (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 18:13:53 -0800
- There are significant issues finding a 5 bolt Lakewood, if that is your need. Have also heard they are a tight fit with the firewall. No specific knowledge, beyond "scuttle-butt" ___ Steve Laifman E
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00004.html (7,867 bytes)
- 46. Re: Four barrel advice for a '66 260 Tiger needed (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 12:58:02 -0800
- The LAT 1 and 1848-1 is what I am running on a very stock block. It is an easy (relative) installation, and fits fine. No hood interference, however I have addressed how to align a hood/hinges for p
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00025.html (8,824 bytes)
- 47. Re: Four barrel advice for a '66 260 Tiger needed (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:15:32 -0800
- Oh yes, the cure to this is to either fill in the pipe threaded hole with heliarc, and re-tap to sender specs, of buy a Thread Sert type insert to fit larger threaded hole, so final hole is proper. T
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00026.html (8,005 bytes)
- 48. Re: Temperture Sender Threads (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 13:40:33 -0800
- Unfortunately, John, the correct Tiger temp sender straight thread is close to the smaller diameters of the original pipe thread, and re-tapping will result in cutting thru the insert. A thread sert
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00041.html (7,227 bytes)
- 49. Re: Vo!vo Hi-Po Flex Fan For Your Sunbeam Tiger/Ford V8 (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 12:50:25 -0800
- A quick use of the "SEARCH" tool on the TigersUnited web site lists all references to a "Canadian fan". Included on: http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/tech_threads/tt-coolsys19.asp is a note from
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00054.html (8,923 bytes)
- 50. Re: Horns (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:33:28 -0800
- ___ Steve Laifman Editor - TigersUnited.com
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00070.html (8,705 bytes)
- 51. Re: Tiger nuts and bolts... (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:38:09 -0800
- I found a great selection, at good prices, at our local boat store. Sold out of bins, and not expensive. During re-paint, bolts/nuts/screws were replaced on assembly. You can NOT get stainless in a G
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00071.html (7,990 bytes)
- 52. Re: Sleeving (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 13:04:02 -0800
- Sleeving, per se, is used to repair scored cylinder walls when light polishing is no longer enough. Many classic car owners use brass sleeves in iron cylinders to have a greater thermal coefficient
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00126.html (7,689 bytes)
- 53. Re: coolant level (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:09:46 -0800
- I reported the use of a small half size coolant bottle, available at the Pep Boys. that fits at the top front side of the left fender - inside engine compartment. Clears everything. The surge tank m
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00175.html (7,488 bytes)
- 54. Re: coolant level (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:19:38 -0800
- Oh yes, I DID write an article on this subject for TigersUnited.com in September 2001. Pictures on second page. http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/SteveLaifmanValance/pt-SteveLaifmanValance1.asp St
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00176.html (7,408 bytes)
- 55. Re: Paint Brand Choice (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:45:07 -0800
- I would definitely agree with PhastPhil. It is not just a painters "preferences", but the actual paint vendor's additional additives that must be compatible with the color coat. Usually high end pai
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00200.html (8,236 bytes)
- 56. Re: Horns (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:45:44 -0800
- Simple, Guys and Gals, It is a long standing practice for Rootes to build out a production run with whatever is in the parts bin that would work. For instance, the late S5 Alpine came from the factor
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00228.html (8,818 bytes)
- 57. Re: Horns (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 12:04:49 -0800
- The problem I had with my horn has not been mentioned. I am surprised, because it is the most frequent failure mode. Check the horn contacts inside the steering columns (and the turn signals as well)
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00229.html (7,748 bytes)
- 58. Re: Tiger Tail Stripe (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:15:03 -0800
- Haven't seen it mentioned, yet, but the Mk II Tiger had rocker panel mount stripes from the factory. Not sure which production VIN numbers, though. ___ Steve Laifman Editor - TigersUnited.com
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00252.html (7,095 bytes)
- 59. Re: Lister (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:24:18 -0800
- Read "The Long Way Home" by Darrell Mountjoy on TigersUnited.com http://www.tigersunited.com/articles/dm-lister/MountjoyLemans.asp ___ Steve Laifman Editor - TigersUnited.com
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00253.html (6,750 bytes)
- 60. Re: Tiger Tail Stripe (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:36:16 -0800
- Here is Malcolm MdDonald's Mk II, with stripes: http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/mcdonald_m/default.asp ___ Steve Laifman Editor - TigersUnited.com
- /html/tigers/2005-11/msg00255.html (6,909 bytes)
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