- 1. 1962 Corvette (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 08:08:44 -0500
- I've had a gorgeous '62 Corvette for a long time. Body-off restoration in 1995. I bought my Tiger to DRIVE because I can't leave the Corvette anywhere! Anyway, now that the Tiger is driveable after
- /html/tigers/2001-12/msg00002.html (6,847 bytes)
- 2. oil leak answers (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2001 08:40:21 -0400
- I'm using the Canton adaptor on my MK1A (302 with Headers). It solved the oil leak/oil filter problem! When you see it, it is a beautiful piece too! Tym McDowell
- /html/tigers/2001-09/msg00000.html (6,344 bytes)
- 3. 302/T-5 (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 May 2001 09:28:27 -0400
- I've installed a t-5 with the new 302 engine. The tranny is a 1990. I reinstalled the original speedo gear, which almost doubles the speed. Do I order a speedo gear fro a 1990 Mustang? Thanks in adv
- /html/tigers/2001-05/msg00052.html (6,264 bytes)
- 4. Front End Height (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 May 2001 09:30:32 -0400
- I've rebuilt the front end. Installed new springs front and rear and new Koni's all around. The problem is that the front end hasn't "settled and is a little bit too high. What rememdy is recommende
- /html/tigers/2001-05/msg00053.html (6,409 bytes)
- 5. Hood Won't Open (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 08:33:36 -0400
- I have my heater core out for repair. The sun came out yesterday (a rarity in New England as of late). With the core out, the hood latching mechanism is out also. I started the car, first time since
- /html/tigers/2001-04/msg00141.html (6,644 bytes)
- 6. Gasoline Prices (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:09:22 -0400
- I don't usually do this, but am so irate regarding the price of gasoline, I thought you ight be too, and thereore interested in the following: As of 4/18/01 gas is $1.77 for low grade. Gasoline Pric
- /html/tigers/2001-04/msg00213.html (8,277 bytes)
- 7. Gears (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 14:41:35 -0400
- With my 302 and T-5, I'm thinking about switching from the 2.88 stock gears. Is there something around a 3.55 available for the Tiger? Where, or from whom can I get them? Is positraction available?
- /html/tigers/2001-01/msg00014.html (6,334 bytes)
- 8. Heater Core Repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 19:34:19 -0400
- Can anyone tell me where on the east coast I can take or send my leaking heater core for repair. Or, can any reputable radiator shop repair it? Thanks in advance. Tym McDowell B382002581
- /html/tigers/2000-12/msg00019.html (6,456 bytes)
- 9. Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 20:30:36 -0400
- I'm having a problem getting my brake lights to work. Question: when I take the wires off the brake light switch, shouldn't one of them have power? I have a new switch that I haven't installed yet,
- /html/tigers/2000-11/msg00114.html (6,453 bytes)
- 10. Engine Issue Resolved (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:37:06 -0400
- Before I get to the good news, I have a question regarding antifreeze trying to keep my foot cool/warm. I've got a leak (new). It seems that antifreeze is dripping onto my right foot as I drive the
- /html/tigers/2000-11/msg00169.html (7,357 bytes)
- 11. Oil Filter/Headers (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 17:16:17 -0400
- I'm using CAT headers on my 302. I'm using a remote oil filter. My problem is I'm using an old right angle adapter from a Ford Econoline. I have a leak where the old adapter goes to the block and ca
- /html/tigers/2000-10/msg00006.html (7,584 bytes)
- 12. Engine issue (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 09:09:19 -0400
- I have a newly built 302 in my Mk1A. All the good stuff, including aluminum heads, cam, Mallory Unilite, etc. Here's the problem. After we got the motor running, the plugs fouled in a very short tim
- /html/tigers/2000-10/msg00153.html (7,282 bytes)
- 13. Engine Issue #2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 21:02:56 -0400
- There was a consensus that I should do a compression check, which I did. I checked cylinders 1-4 and 8. All had 175 psi. Can the cam timing be off with that much pressure? What about the distributor
- /html/tigers/2000-10/msg00169.html (6,486 bytes)
- 14. Engine issue #3,002! (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:29:47 -0400
- I've had an ongoing problem with my new 302 engine fouling spark plugs. In my last engine issue e-mail bomb, it was the consensus of the group that my cam timing was off. Well, it was - one tooth. N
- /html/tigers/2000-10/msg00241.html (8,213 bytes)
- 15. Seats (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 17:18:23 -0400
- Is there a more comfortable seat I can get for my Mk1A? I seem to remember hearing something about Fiero seats fitting. Are there others? I was going to get one seat (driver) to use with a five-poin
- /html/tigers/2000-09/msg00071.html (6,520 bytes)
- 16. 302/T-5 Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:55:33 -0400
- I need some info from anyone who has done a 302/T-5 conversions. What speedometer cable/gear set up are you using. When I fired my new beautiful new engine I had a brief fire. The casing on the spee
- /html/tigers/2000-09/msg00094.html (6,807 bytes)
- 17. Fluid/Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 08:38:03 -0400
- I'm using a McLeod hydraulic throw out bearing with the original slave cylinder. Can anyone tell me what kind of fluid I should use. The top of the cylinder says to use on "Girling ......." But sinc
- /html/tigers/2000-08/msg00137.html (6,507 bytes)
- 18. McLeod Bearing (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 21:13:35 -0400
- I'm using a McLeod Throw Out bearing. I ran the line tonight from the cylinder to the slave and bled the line. All seemed fine. But the pedal is now rock solid with no movement. Any ideas would be g
- /html/tigers/2000-08/msg00249.html (6,546 bytes)
- 19. Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 22:18:41 -0400
- I've made the swap to a healthy 302. I'm using a Holley electric fuel pump. It needs to be mounted vertically. I'm wondering where others have installed replacement pumps. Thanks in advance for your
- /html/tigers/2000-06/msg00110.html (6,405 bytes)
- 20. Red Alert (score: 1)
- Author: "Dr. T. Y. McDowell" <tym@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 15:46:23 -0400
- Please help! I've switched to a 302 with CAT headers (Mk1A). What do I do about an oil filter? I could dimple the headers or the oil pan, but I really don't want to. Any suggestions would be appreci
- /html/tigers/2000-06/msg00190.html (6,501 bytes)
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