From sunbeamtiger at prodigy.net Sat Apr 2 08:06:33 2011 From: sunbeamtiger at prodigy.net (Paul R Sheahan) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 08:06:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Reminder for the Southeast TAC Event April 9th Message-ID: <18049.1917.qm@web83707.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Tiger Owners, On Saturday April 9th Steve and Carole Halbrook will be hosting our first TAC Event of the year at their home at 2857 Timber Knoll Drive in Valrico, Florida. If you are interested in having your Tiger TAC'd, please let me know by a reply to this email or calling me at 704-564-3831. If your car has been TAC'd or you just want to drop in to talk with fellow owners, come on by. We will start around 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you there. Paul Paul R Sheahan From Rollright at aol.com Sat Apr 2 10:06:30 2011 From: Rollright at aol.com (Rollright at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 13:06:30 EDT Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Message-ID: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> Hello, I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project 1. take it apart 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim 5. paint the inside section blue Here is where I got stuck. You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and the lower black inner bezel? I don't have one. Anybody got any idea on where to get them? Help! Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From achd73 at yahoo.com Sat Apr 2 10:41:28 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:41:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts In-Reply-To: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> Message-ID: <125203.44671.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Rocket Seals 1297 S. Lipan Denver, Co. 777-7024 303-777-7024 Theye had all the different gauge sizes and I imangine any size you need. TtT --- On Sat, 4/2/11, Rollright at aol.com wrote: > From: Rollright at aol.com > Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts > To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net > Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 12:06 PM > Hello, > > I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project > > 1. take it apart > 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel > 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit > 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim > 5. paint the inside section blue > > Here is where I got stuck. > > You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and > the lower black > inner bezel? I don't have one. > > Anybody got any idea on where to get them? > > Help! > > Jim Armstrong > Mk 1A 382002083 > LRXFE > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/achd73 at yahoo.com From todbrown at roadrunner.com Sat Apr 2 13:45:13 2011 From: todbrown at roadrunner.com (Tod Brown) Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:45:13 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Inner ring Message-ID: <4D978AD9.1020309@roadrunner.com> Jim: Nisonger has them. Or, go to your friendly local hardware store. They usually have a cabinet full of O-rings of many sizes. You might get lucky. Tod B382002384LRXFE From jim at island.net Sat Apr 2 15:22:10 2011 From: jim at island.net (jim) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:22:10 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts In-Reply-To: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> References: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> Message-ID: <007e01cbf184$694f4190$3bedc4b0$@net> Hi Jim The factory piece isn't actually an O ring as it's 'cut' but is just the right length so it stays in place. It's round spongy rubber with a little hole in the middle and is VERY soft. I have a length of 'new' stuff that I got from a gauge restorer in England. It looks the same but is not as soft so I have to 'pre-flatten' it with a big weight so it's not so thick. I could send you a piece if you can't find anything locally... You don't have any more 4" Jaeger gauges you can 'sacrifice' ?? ;) a speedo has the same piece... Jim B382000446 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 10:07 AM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Hello, I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project 1. take it apart 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim 5. paint the inside section blue Here is where I got stuck. You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and the lower black inner bezel? I don't have one. Anybody got any idea on where to get them? Help! Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jim at island.net From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 2 17:33:56 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 19:33:56 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] More throwout bearing, clutch fork fun...... In-Reply-To: <007e01cbf184$694f4190$3bedc4b0$@net> References: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> <007e01cbf184$694f4190$3bedc4b0$@net> Message-ID: <000001cbf196$d154b8d0$73fe2a70$@rr.com> Worked on the alignment of the Quick Time #6063 scatter shield/clutch fork/throwout bearing. Remember I am using a 6 bolt clutch fork with the much better bracket. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/001-3.jpg There was no way to get the clutch fork in the correct position with the stock holes in the scatter shield. It was either too far in, or too far out. The fulcrum ended up needing to be where the mounting holes were. So I drilled two new holes 3/8" farther out and tapped them. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/004-3.jpg Clutch Fork is in correct position of the TOB in the disengaged position. The clips on the TOB fully engage the clutch fork. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/005-3.jpg TOB engaged position, all is still in alignment. All this will be checked again once the flywheel and clutch is installed. I will need to make sure the clutch fork is the proper distance from the scatter shield base. This will be done with grade 8 washers. Note - have to call Quick Time on Monday and get the correct adapter for the scattershild to trans front bearing retainer. None is installed in the above pics. Duke 382002037 From mgman71 at comcast.net Sat Apr 2 18:09:20 2011 From: mgman71 at comcast.net (George Re) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 01:09:20 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal Message-ID: <980156310.453838.1301792960083.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Does anyone know where I can get the decal that is on the valve cover the one that says Product of the for motor company? Thanks again George From awtiger at cox.net Sun Apr 3 20:08:47 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:08:47 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Message-ID: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 From wseay at embarqmail.com Sat Apr 2 19:19:31 2011 From: wseay at embarqmail.com (Will Seay) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:19:31 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts In-Reply-To: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> References: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> Message-ID: <000001cbf1a5$919d3cd0$b4d7b670$@com> Jim, MJC Products currently has a 4" Chrome Bezel kit on ebay at a buy-it-now price of $13.61 + S/H. It's ebay# 310181050128. The kit contains new chrome bezel, new glass face, the soft rubber 'O' ring that you are looking for, the other internal 'O' ring, and the square-sectioned 'O' ring that goes between the bezel and the dash. You can probably contact the seller and get him to sell you less than a complete kit, but at only $13.61, why not go for big casino. -Will 382001570 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 1:06 PM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Hello, I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project 1. take it apart 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim 5. paint the inside section blue Here is where I got stuck. You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and the lower black inner bezel? I don't have one. Anybody got any idea on where to get them? Help! Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From CoolVT at aol.com Sat Apr 2 19:46:19 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:46:19 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Message-ID: Did you put fuel stabilizer in it when you put it away? Have your tanks ever been cleaned and coated? Mark In a message dated 4/2/2011 10:38:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, awtiger at cox.net writes: Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 2 19:51:53 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:51:53 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> References: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> Message-ID: <000501cbf1aa$16ab71e0$440255a0$@rr.com> Hey Andy, 1. Heat 2. Something is stuck in your idle control circuits 3. Make sure the acceleration pump is working and does not have a hole in it 4. Power valve blown out/leaking Are you running a Autolite or Holley? Duke B38002037 - looking forward to meeting other Tiger at Andy's garage warming party. -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of awtiger Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:09 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From CoolVT at aol.com Sat Apr 2 19:55:05 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:55:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Message-ID: Andy, If you have a clear fuel filter it should be easy to see if anything from the tank is clogging things. If you find it full of "stuff" you can contact the list and they can tell you what the substance most likely is. If the car has only set for 3 months, the more I think about it, it probably isn't this 10% gas that has gone bad. That would seem rather quick, but then I don't know how long it takes to go bad. Mark In a message dated 4/2/2011 10:38:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, awtiger at cox.net writes: Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From awtiger at cox.net Sun Apr 3 21:32:48 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:32:48 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: <000501cbf1aa$16ab71e0$440255a0$@rr.com> References: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> <000501cbf1aa$16ab71e0$440255a0$@rr.com> Message-ID: Duke, guys: To clarify one point, I am running a 465 cfm Holley. The car acts like the carb is loading up, but curiously enough, I've not seen any black smoke out the exhaust. Whereas I realize that sitting is not good on a carb, what do you think the chances are that it's an electrical issue? Maybe a condenser breaking down? Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Samouce's" To: "'awtiger'" ; Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > Hey Andy, > > 1. Heat > 2. Something is stuck in your idle control circuits > 3. Make sure the acceleration pump is working and does not have a hole in > it > 4. Power valve blown out/leaking > > Are you running a Autolite or Holley? > > Duke > B38002037 - looking forward to meeting other Tiger at Andy's garage > warming > party. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of awtiger > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:09 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > > Hey, guys: > > Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I > know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some > exercise > and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it > started > stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, > the > worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back > up > after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back > home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything > under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth > out > and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and > raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started > to > die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't > save > it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right > back > up > no problem. > > I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the > a$$ > to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? > Fuel? > Electrical? > > Thanks in advance, > Andy Walker > Edmond, OK > B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) > TAC #740 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From achd73 at yahoo.com Sat Apr 2 20:39:25 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:39:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Message-ID: <494587.61298.qm@web30402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sure seems the best way to go and U will have all now o-rings of the correct type.You couldnt have the bezel rechromed for that price. Bill Pass furnished the place in Co. for the o-rings between the dash and gauges. I ordered extras besides the set he provided. I didnt look but I believe they are round. They do carry a large assortment, so if the gauge to dash are square, its just a phone call to find out.Nice job Will. TtT --- On Sat, 4/2/11, Will Seay wrote: > From: Will Seay > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts > To: Rollright at aol.com, tigers at Autox.Team.Net > Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:19 PM > Jim, > > MJC Products currently has a 4" Chrome Bezel kit on ebay at > a buy-it-now price > of $13.61 + S/H. It's ebay# 310181050128. The > kit contains new chrome bezel, > new glass face, the soft rubber 'O' ring that you are > looking for, the other > internal 'O' ring, and the square-sectioned 'O' ring that > goes between the bezel > and the dash. You can probably contact the seller and > get him to sell you less > than a complete kit, but at only $13.61, why not go for big > casino. > > -Will 382001570 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On > Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com > Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 1:06 PM > To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net > Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts > > Hello, > > I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project > > 1. take it apart > 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel > 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit > 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim > 5. paint the inside section blue > > Here is where I got stuck. > > You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and > the lower black > inner bezel? I don't have one. > > Anybody got any idea on where to get them? > > Help! > > Jim Armstrong > Mk 1A 382002083 > LRXFE > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/achd73 at yahoo.com From awtiger at cox.net Sun Apr 3 21:38:24 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:38:24 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0127FC9F859E43CDAFB924DAEBC5B6FF@awtigerPC> Mark: I'd really be surprised if it's a problem with the fuel tanks flaking off and clogging the fuel filter. I would think that if this were the issue, that the car wouldn't rev freely like it does in the higher rpm ranges. I would think it would be more likely to exhibit fuel starvation symptoms. One more thing...I have had it started a couple of times since the first of the year, but it wasn't run for any length of time. Thanks for the suggestion, Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: CoolVT at aol.com To: awtiger at cox.net ; tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Andy, If you have a clear fuel filter it should be easy to see if anything from the tank is clogging things. If you find it full of "stuff" you can contact the list and they can tell you what the substance most likely is. If the car has only set for 3 months, the more I think about it, it probably isn't this 10% gas that has gone bad. That would seem rather quick, but then I don't know how long it takes to go bad. Mark In a message dated 4/2/2011 10:38:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, awtiger at cox.net writes: Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From achd73 at yahoo.com Sat Apr 2 20:45:14 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:45:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] More throwout bearing, clutch fork fun...... In-Reply-To: <000001cbf196$d154b8d0$73fe2a70$@rr.com> Message-ID: <272289.19960.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Duke - someone mentioned in an earlier post that the bearing runs all the time and the one listed in the Mustang business had a grease zerk. Can you drill and tap yours for a zerk? If it does run continually, the zerk would be a positive? TtT --- On Sat, 4/2/11, Samouce's wrote: > From: Samouce's > Subject: [Tigers] More throwout bearing, clutch fork fun...... > To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net > Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 7:33 PM > Worked on the alignment of the Quick > Time #6063 scatter shield/clutch > fork/throwout bearing. Remember I am using a 6 bolt > clutch fork with the > much better bracket. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/001-3.jpg > There was no way to get the clutch fork in the correct > position with the > stock holes in the scatter shield. It was either too > far in, or too far > out. The fulcrum ended up needing to be where the > mounting holes were. So > I drilled two new holes 3/8" farther out and tapped them. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/004-3.jpg > Clutch Fork is in correct position of the TOB in the > disengaged position. > The clips on the TOB fully engage the clutch fork. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/005-3.jpg > TOB engaged position, all is still in alignment. > > All this will be checked again once the flywheel and clutch > is installed. I > will need to make sure the clutch fork is the proper > distance from the > scatter shield base. This will be done with grade 8 > washers. > > Note - have to call Quick Time on Monday and get the > correct adapter for the > scattershild to trans front bearing retainer. None is > installed in the > above pics. > > Duke > 382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/achd73 at yahoo.com From jim at island.net Sat Apr 2 21:02:02 2011 From: jim at island.net (jim) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:02:02 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts In-Reply-To: <000001cbf1a5$919d3cd0$b4d7b670$@com> References: <2ce7e.49f29639.3ac8b196@aol.com> <000001cbf1a5$919d3cd0$b4d7b670$@com> Message-ID: <008201cbf1b3$e431cca0$ac9565e0$@net> Note that that 'kit' contains a 'half v' profile chrome bezel which is most common in 'Smiths' labeled gauges for Austin Healeys, etc. ... The Jaeger gauges in Sunbeams all use the 'full v' profile... -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Will Seay Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 7:20 PM To: Rollright at aol.com; tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Jim, MJC Products currently has a 4" Chrome Bezel kit on ebay at a buy-it-now price of $13.61 + S/H. It's ebay# 310181050128. The kit contains new chrome bezel, new glass face, the soft rubber 'O' ring that you are looking for, the other internal 'O' ring, and the square-sectioned 'O' ring that goes between the bezel and the dash. You can probably contact the seller and get him to sell you less than a complete kit, but at only $13.61, why not go for big casino. -Will 382001570 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 1:06 PM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Hello, I'm nearly finished the Auto Meter tach project 1. take it apart 2. hog out the I.D. to accommodate the Sunbeam inner bezel 3. cut down the tach can rim diameter a bit 4. cut in the tabs into the tach can rim 5. paint the inside section blue Here is where I got stuck. You know the rubber ring that goes between the glass and the lower black inner bezel? I don't have one. Anybody got any idea on where to get them? Help! Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From genepadgett at comcast.net Sat Apr 2 21:09:29 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 04:09:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1040185982.3495230.1301803769807.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> It is always the last thing you check.... :>).B B B Have a look at your secondary throttle butterflys and how freely they open and close too.B B After sitting a while they may not be closing completely, perhaps sticking open a little or intermittently.B B When you are are running higher RPMsB its okay for them to be open, at lower speeds not type of thing you want.B B And like has already been mentioned, something heat related sure seems to be a trigger. Good luck! Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "awtiger" To: "Samouce's" , tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2011 10:32:48 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Duke, guys: To clarify one point, I am running a 465 cfm Holley. B The car acts like the carb is loading up, but curiously enough, I've not seen any black smoke out the exhaust. B Whereas I realize that sitting is not good on a carb, what do you think the chances are that it's an electrical issue? B Maybe a condenser breaking down? Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Samouce's" To: "'awtiger'" ; Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > Hey Andy, > > 1. Heat > 2. Something is stuck in your idle control circuits > 3. Make sure the acceleration pump is working and does not have a hole in > it > 4. Power valve blown out/leaking > > Are you running a Autolite or Holley? > > Duke > B38002037 - looking forward to meeting other Tiger at Andy's garage > warming > party. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of awtiger > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:09 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > > Hey, guys: > > Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I > know, I know...stupid me...). B My wife and I took it out to get some > exercise > and it was running great. B However, about seven miles into the run, it > started > stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. B The further we drove, > the > worse it got. B It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back > up > after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. B On the way back > home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything > under about 2K). B I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth > out > and run okay, though. B Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and > raised the hood. B As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started > to > die. B Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't > save > it and it died again. B Then, once again, after a minute if fired right > back > up > no problem. > > I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the > a$$ > to track down. B Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? > Fuel? > Electrical? > > Thanks in advance, > Andy Walker > Edmond, OK > B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) > TAC #740 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From jaars at emailmv.com Sun Apr 3 07:13:18 2011 From: jaars at emailmv.com (Robert Jaarsma) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:13:18 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts Message-ID: <20F99D4D3EAB4F99BEDB82706FEA2F5A@userqlmt4f4s6s> Jim, A good source is MSC (Manhattan Supply Company) www.mscdirect.com They sell "O-ring Cord Stock" by the yard. Round, metric, inch, and the square type you need for the outside. Probably also the softer types. With superglue you make all O-rings of whatever size you need. That's how O-rings are made any way. Robert From Rollright at aol.com Sun Apr 3 07:34:14 2011 From: Rollright at aol.com (Rollright at aol.com) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:34:14 EDT Subject: [Tigers] tach project Message-ID: <16aaee.7120a1c2.3ac9d156@aol.com> Thanks to all I decided to get the kit as my bezel and glass are not perfect. I'll flatten out the under glass bezel with a pile of books and hammers! Best, Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From BuckTrippel at Verizon.net Sun Apr 3 07:54:22 2011 From: BuckTrippel at Verizon.net (Buck Trippel) Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:54:22 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: <0127FC9F859E43CDAFB924DAEBC5B6FF@awtigerPC> References: <0127FC9F859E43CDAFB924DAEBC5B6FF@awtigerPC> Message-ID: <87839E18541542E1BC9BE4B37BA8CB9F@BUCK> Believe it or not... It's possible to have a tank flaking problem and have the plastic filter clear at the same time. Been there / Done that. Had clear fuel filter for years. And then it suddenly didn't run. It had been running fine which it will do as long as there's gas in the bowls. It rev'ed and had punch because it could run of the bowl's fuel. Suddenly it stopped. The flakes had packed into the outlet tube connecting the cross-over pipe inside the trunk to the fuel line underneath so tightly they first acted as a screen that stopped any flakes getting to the clear filter... for years! Eventually the "dam" packed down tight enough to give the symptoms Andy has. Fuel can seep past the blockage and the pump will keep it pressurized. Eventually the bowls will run low on fuel. This will cause the car to simply stop, usually without warning. Waiting a few minutes allows a bit more fuel to seep through & the engine can be restarted and seems fine.... For the time being. The blockage can be cleared in a minute or two. In a safe area, loosen the 11/16" nut on the fuel line and pop the fuel line out of the tube. If gas pours out you don't have a problem. If it's stopped or just a trickle, a wire coat hanger with a small hook bent it into it can be inserted and then used to pull the mess out. A very large pan and safety glasses are in order. good luck, BT P.S. a good flashlight will allow you to see flaking in the passenger side tank through the gas cap. -------------------------------------------------- From: "awtiger" Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 8:38 PM To: ; Subject: Re: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > Mark: > > I'd really be surprised if it's a problem with the fuel tanks flaking off > and > clogging the fuel filter. I would think that if this were the issue, that > the > car wouldn't rev freely like it does in the higher rpm ranges. I would > think > it would be more likely to exhibit fuel starvation symptoms. One more > thing...I have had it started a couple of times since the first of the > year, > but it wasn't run for any length of time. > > Thanks for the suggestion, > Andy From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sun Apr 3 07:55:26 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 08:55:26 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: References: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> <000501cbf1aa$16ab71e0$440255a0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000001cbf206$c8ee5820$5acb0860$@rr.com> I would think an electric issue would present itself at higher RPMs when you need more spark. Duke -----Original Message----- From: awtiger [mailto:awtiger at cox.net] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 10:33 PM To: Samouce's; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Duke, guys: To clarify one point, I am running a 465 cfm Holley. The car acts like the carb is loading up, but curiously enough, I've not seen any black smoke out the exhaust. Whereas I realize that sitting is not good on a carb, what do you think the chances are that it's an electrical issue? Maybe a condenser breaking down? Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Samouce's" To: "'awtiger'" ; Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > Hey Andy, > > 1. Heat > 2. Something is stuck in your idle control circuits > 3. Make sure the acceleration pump is working and does not have a hole in > it > 4. Power valve blown out/leaking > > Are you running a Autolite or Holley? > > Duke > B38002037 - looking forward to meeting other Tiger at Andy's garage > warming > party. > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of awtiger > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:09 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue > > Hey, guys: > > Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I > know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some > exercise > and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it > started > stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, > the > worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back > up > after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back > home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything > under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth > out > and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and > raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started > to > die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't > save > it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right > back > up > no problem. > > I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the > a$$ > to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? > Fuel? > Electrical? > > Thanks in advance, > Andy Walker > Edmond, OK > B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) > TAC #740 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sun Apr 3 08:02:27 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:02:27 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue In-Reply-To: <3377C06D79EE4399A964502CF608E0B4@awtigerPC> Message-ID: <06A06B6338DA425A8E52AEC6871E77B5@ronpc1> Andy This is a difficult one. Your going to have to step through a tune up. I had something like this a couple years ago but it got progressively harder to start the engine. I found 3 spark plug wires that were bad. I once had a set of points that got contaminated, made the engine run like crap. I switched to a Pertronix unit soon after. I would start looking at the electrical side first; check all the wires in the ignition system for continuity and good connection. Check all the connection in the distributor too. Check to make sure the distributor is advancing correctly and retuning to initial timing OK. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of awtiger Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 10:09 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Hey, guys: Just got my Tiger out of hibernation; it's been sitting since Christmas (I know, I know...stupid me...). My wife and I took it out to get some exercise and it was running great. However, about seven miles into the run, it started stumbling at low rpm under an acceleration load. The further we drove, the worse it got. It finally did die on me once; however, it did start back up after a minute of sitting there on the side of the road. On the way back home, it continued stumbling and missing erratically at low rpm (anything under about 2K). I found that if I wound it up past that, it would smooth out and run okay, though. Once we got it home, I pulled it into the shop and raised the hood. As I was trying to get the air cleaner off, it started to die. Even flipping the throttle linkage on the side of the carb couldn't save it and it died again. Then, once again, after a minute if fired right back up no problem. I hate problems like this because they can sometimes be a real pain in the a$$ to track down. Does anybody have any ideas of where I should start? Fuel? Electrical? Thanks in advance, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE (mis-behaving right now...) TAC #740 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3546 - Release Date: 04/02/11 06:34:00 From todbrown at roadrunner.com Sun Apr 3 08:07:14 2011 From: todbrown at roadrunner.com (Tod Brown) Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:07:14 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling Message-ID: <4D987F12.9060408@roadrunner.com> Andy: I would agree with Duke - something is probably stuck, perhaps the float. Get some carb cleaner and give it a shot and see if that works. On the off chance that it is a condenser, they are easily replaced. Even better, it would be a good time to convert to Pertronix or some other solid-state ignition, if you haven't done so. Just one more thing you won't have to worry about. 10 inches of new snow the other day, so no Tigering this weekend in Maine. Tod B382002384LRXFE From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sun Apr 3 10:21:40 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:21:40 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal In-Reply-To: <980156310.453838.1301792960083.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: George I don't believe anyone reproduces that decal. I don't think I have ever seen a good picture of that decal either. It would be nice to see them available; I would buy one. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of George Re Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:09 PM To: Tigers Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal Does anyone know where I can get the decal that is on the valve cover the one that says Product of the for motor company? Thanks again George _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3546 - Release Date: 04/02/11 06:34:00 From genepadgett at comcast.net Sun Apr 3 10:52:26 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:52:26 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal In-Reply-To: <980156310.453838.1301792960083.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <303724670.3506159.1301849546343.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> George, I heard once thatB a guy ordered a Sunbeam ID tag for his right side valve cover from Sunbeam Specialties and also got a Product of the Ford Motor Company decal for the left side cover in the package.You might check with them and see what they may have these days.Cheers, Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Re" To: "Tigers" Sent: Saturday, April 2, 2011 8:09:20 PM Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal Does anyone know where I can get the decal that is on the valve cover the one that says Product of the for motor company? Thanks again George _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From garywinblad at comcast.net Sun Apr 3 11:39:19 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:39:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Valve cover decal In-Reply-To: <303724670.3506159.1301849546343.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <239587856.147675.1301852359474.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> That's where I got mine. Though, it was YEARS ago... I'd think any Mustang shop would have it. ----- Original Message ----- From: genepadgett at comcast.net To: George Re Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:52:26 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] Valve cover decal George, I heard once thatB a guy ordered a Sunbeam ID tag for his right side valve cover from Sunbeam Specialties and also got a Product of the Ford Motor Company decal for the left side cover in the package.You might check with them and see what they may have these days.Cheers, Gene From jim at island.net Sun Apr 3 11:41:20 2011 From: jim at island.net (jim) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:41:20 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] tach project In-Reply-To: <16aaee.7120a1c2.3ac9d156@aol.com> References: <16aaee.7120a1c2.3ac9d156@aol.com> Message-ID: <009d01cbf226$58087760$08196620$@net> I believe that the fellow on e-Bay listing the gauge kits has this website... http://www.classicbezels.com/ Jim B382000446 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 6:34 AM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] tach project Thanks to all I decided to get the kit as my bezel and glass are not perfect. I'll flatten out the under glass bezel with a pile of books and hammers! Best, Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ From Rollright at aol.com Sun Apr 3 13:15:40 2011 From: Rollright at aol.com (Rollright at aol.com) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:15:40 EDT Subject: [Tigers] Ford valve cover tag Message-ID: <67131.4c5c909b.3aca215c@aol.com> Hello Rick has that small decal/tag. I asked him about it when I had my engine rebuilt a few years ago. Rick said " yes I've got them, but when the engine gets hot, they shrivel up" I said "let me try" I did, and it shriveled up......... Another source should be persued. Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From FHSLOTH13 at aol.com Sun Apr 3 13:56:51 2011 From: FHSLOTH13 at aol.com (FHSLOTH13 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:56:51 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Ford valve cover tag Message-ID: <1755f.b700c38.3aca2b03@aol.com> With the aluminum valve covers I made the tag and stuck it to a sticky backed magnetic sheet. I then placed it on the firewall near the VIN tag. When I want to remove it the paint under it does not get destroyed. I have done that with all the tags, stickers, club decals, etc. that I want to display. Fred Baum In a message dated 4/3/2011 3:36:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Rollright at aol.com writes: Hello Rick has that small decal/tag. I asked him about it when I had my engine rebuilt a few years ago. Rick said " yes I've got them, but when the engine gets hot, they shrivel up" I said "let me try" I did, and it shriveled up......... Another source should be persued. Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/fhsloth13 at aol.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sun Apr 3 14:24:51 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:24:51 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Ford valve cover tag In-Reply-To: <67131.4c5c909b.3aca215c@aol.com> References: <67131.4c5c909b.3aca215c@aol.com> Message-ID: <000601cbf23d$2fc8d990$8f5a8cb0$@rr.com> I got mine from Rick and it has been on the driver side rear valve cover for over a year....still looks great. Duke -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 2:16 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Ford valve cover tag Hello Rick has that small decal/tag. I asked him about it when I had my engine rebuilt a few years ago. Rick said " yes I've got them, but when the engine gets hot, they shrivel up" I said "let me try" I did, and it shriveled up......... Another source should be persued. Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From achd73 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 00:44:03 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 23:44:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] su fuel pump fittings In-Reply-To: <0127FC9F859E43CDAFB924DAEBC5B6FF@awtigerPC> Message-ID: <456066.27789.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Recently someone postd that they needed the orginal fuel line fitting that screw into the SU [omp. I think I can help if you are still in need. regards, TonytheTiger From achd73 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 00:57:00 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 23:57:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted Message-ID: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Earlier thus evening I was checking the body of my first Mk1A, The rivets look orginal but Im not certified. The paint code is 39 which I think is carinval red( please chip in here). The JAL has a yellow, pure baby s--- yellow but chipping the yellow off there are 2 colors of red. I was at my cousin grarge and he doesnt have very good lights, so one color of red may have been primer but I think the other is orginal. I cant see under the VIN which has no paint on it but the JAL tag has been painted over and in under. Could an orginal owner tell me if the JAL is painted and if it has the orginal paint under it. It seems I read in an old post tht the orginl paint is under the VIN. Anyone that knows the answers to my qustions- your reply is appreciated. regards, TonytheTiger From michael.s.king at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 02:11:31 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:11:31 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] 2011 british and european show Message-ID: Anual 2011 British and European show in melbourne, 19 sunbeams attended along with many mercedes, fords, healeys, bristols, jensens and about any other brit or euro car you can think.. pics here: http://community.webshots.com/album/580001509NPnZsI?start=0 -- Regards Michael King From genepadgett at comcast.net Mon Apr 4 02:12:52 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:12:52 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted In-Reply-To: <1182615646.3535049.1301904641259.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <553691455.3535094.1301904772861.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi Tony, yes 39 is C arnival R ed and the JAL tag on my car (original owner and original paint) is painted the body color. Regards, Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Somebody" To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, April 4, 2011 1:57:00 AM Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted Earlier thus evening I was checking the body of my first Mk1A, The rivets look orginal but Im not certified. The paint code is 39 which I think is carinval red( please chip in here). The JAL has a yellow, pure baby s--- yellow but chipping the yellow off there are 2 colors of red. I was at my cousin grarge and he doesnt have very good lights, so one color of red may have been primer but I think the other is orginal. I cant see under the VIN which has no paint on it but the JAL tag has been painted over and in under. Could an orginal owner tell me if the JAL is painted and if it has the orginal paint under it. It seems I read in an old post tht the orginl paint is under the VIN. Anyone that knows the answers to my qustions- your reply is appreciated. regards, TonytheTiger _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From genepadgett at comcast.net Mon Apr 4 02:17:41 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:17:41 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] su fuel pump fittings In-Reply-To: <456066.27789.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <990855305.3535143.1301905061532.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Tony, we no longer need them, but thanks for offering to help. Regards, GeneB B B ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Somebody" To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, April 4, 2011 1:44:03 AM Subject: [Tigers] su fuel pump fittings Recently someone postd that they needed the orginal fuel line fitting that screw into the SU [omp. I think I can help if you are still in need. regards, TonytheTiger _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From allanballard at att.net Mon Apr 4 02:22:26 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 04:22:26 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted In-Reply-To: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5A76331B-0B0D-4174-AB6F-B5494361A4F3@att.net> Alpine paint codes are here: http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?categoryid=19 Code 39 = Carnival Red. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 4, 2011, at 2:57 AM, Tony Somebody wrote: > Earlier thus evening I was checking the body of my first Mk1A, The rivets look orginal but Im not certified. The paint code is 39 which I think is carinval red( please chip in here). The JAL has a yellow, pure baby s--- yellow but chipping the yellow off there are 2 colors of red. I was at my cousin grarge and he doesnt have very good lights, so one color of red may have been primer but I think the other is orginal. I cant see under the VIN which has no paint on it but the JAL tag has been painted over and in under. Could an orginal owner tell me if the JAL is painted and if it has the orginal paint under it. It seems I read in an old post tht the orginl paint is under the VIN. Anyone that knows the answers to my qustions- your reply is appreciated. > regards, TonytheTiger > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From walmenke at bigpond.net.au Mon Apr 4 05:48:13 2011 From: walmenke at bigpond.net.au (Wally Menke) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 21:48:13 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy In-Reply-To: <49EB62EC765244BE956A3A5D131CFB61@ronpc1> References: <30F187A6711F45F7AF813694F7BC0BA4@JPC> <49EB62EC765244BE956A3A5D131CFB61@ronpc1> Message-ID: <001e01cbf2be$2e519e40$8af4dac0$@net.au> I can conclusively say that the Autometer sensor does not work accurately with the standard gauge. From memory it reads way too high. Wally Menke -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fraser Sent: Friday, 1 April 2011 11:00 AM To: 'James Lindner'; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy Jim This is a post from several years ago from Tom Prager maybe it will help. On Behalf Of Thomas Prager > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:18 AM > To: tigers_United_forum > Subject: sending unit for Edelbrock manifold > > > A good solution to the temperature sender "problem" is to buy an > AutoMeter temp sender and screw it in. It runs the stock gauge > PERFECTLY. It costs about $20 and comes with several thread adapters. > The Autometer temperature sender that will work with the stock Jaeger > gauge is Model 2254. > > tom __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6013 (20110404) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Mon Apr 4 06:45:56 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:45:56 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted In-Reply-To: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <421D737A3224470B838A3F8A2133ED92@ronpc1> Tony According to TBON there is no paint under the JAL tag which means that tag was installed before the body went through paint. The JAL tag should have the red oxide primer sealer then body color. The Vin tag was installed later. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tony Somebody Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:57 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted Earlier thus evening I was checking the body of my first Mk1A, The rivets look orginal but Im not certified. The paint code is 39 which I think is carinval red( please chip in here). The JAL has a yellow, pure baby s--- yellow but chipping the yellow off there are 2 colors of red. I was at my cousin grarge and he doesnt have very good lights, so one color of red may have been primer but I think the other is orginal. I cant see under the VIN which has no paint on it but the JAL tag has been painted over and in under. Could an orginal owner tell me if the JAL is painted and if it has the orginal paint under it. It seems I read in an old post tht the orginl paint is under the VIN. Anyone that knows the answers to my qustions- your reply is appreciated. regards, TonytheTiger _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3546 - Release Date: 04/02/11 06:34:00 From garywinblad at comcast.net Mon Apr 4 06:56:55 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 12:56:55 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy In-Reply-To: <001e01cbf2be$2e519e40$8af4dac0$@net.au> Message-ID: <1483965496.178008.1301921815637.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I beg to differ. Perhaps you bought the wrong Autometer sender, they do have several types. Any given sender and any given gauge will be slightly different but the Autometer sender is as close as any original type. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Wally Menke To: rfraser at bluefrog.com, 'James Lindner' , tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:48:13 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy I can conclusively say that the Autometer sensor does not work accurately with the standard gauge. From memory it reads way too high. Wally Menke From CoolVT at aol.com Mon Apr 4 07:25:24 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:25:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy Message-ID: <103c3.633659c2.3acb20bf@aol.com> My experience too was that it seemed to give a reading that was very similar to the stock sender. Mark In a message dated 4/4/2011 9:18:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, garywinblad at comcast.net writes: I beg to differ. Perhaps you bought the wrong Autometer sender, they do have several types. Any given sender and any given gauge will be slightly different but the Autometer sender is as close as any original type. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Wally Menke To: rfraser at bluefrog.com, 'James Lindner' , tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:48:13 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy I can conclusively say that the Autometer sensor does not work accurately with the standard gauge. From memory it reads way too high. Wally Menke _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From v8tracker at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 10:01:43 2011 From: v8tracker at gmail.com (A. C. Tynes) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:01:43 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] 2011 british and european show In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> Michael, As usual, you have given us another great group of pictures. Seeing cars that we seldom, if ever, see here is always a real treat. Three Merc 600's in a group? Unbelievable. Thanks, A. C. Tynes -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 3:12 AM To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Subject: [Tigers] 2011 british and european show Anual 2011 British and European show in melbourne, 19 sunbeams attended along with many mercedes, fords, healeys, bristols, jensens and about any other brit or euro car you can think.. pics here: http://community.webshots.com/album/580001509NPnZsI?start=0 -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/v8tracker at gmail.com ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 From wseay at embarqmail.com Mon Apr 4 12:39:00 2011 From: wseay at embarqmail.com (Will Seay) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:39:00 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted In-Reply-To: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <100404.58833.qm@web30404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000101cbf2f7$909d8f80$b1d8ae80$@com> Tony, Paint code 39 is Carnival Red. The JAL tag is painted body color, and according to Norm, if you remove the JAL tag you will find red primer. Apparently the factory put the JAL tag on before the car was painted. Also, the JAL tag is mounted with two small sheet-metal screws - not rivets. -Will 382001570 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tony Somebody Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:57 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] paint and WHAT is painted Earlier thus evening I was checking the body of my first Mk1A, The rivets look orginal but Im not certified. The paint code is 39 which I think is carinval red( please chip in here). The JAL has a yellow, pure baby s--- yellow but chipping the yellow off there are 2 colors of red. I was at my cousin grarge and he doesnt have very good lights, so one color of red may have been primer but I think the other is orginal. I cant see under the VIN which has no paint on it but the JAL tag has been painted over and in under. Could an orginal owner tell me if the JAL is painted and if it has the orginal paint under it. It seems I read in an old post tht the orginl paint is under the VIN. Anyone that knows the answers to my qustions- your reply is appreciated. regards, TonytheTiger _______________________________________________ From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Mon Apr 4 16:31:49 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:31:49 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> References: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> Message-ID: <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done that in the first place). Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to clear the distributer. The heater return looks just stupid. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can find nothing in Summit or Jegs. Thanks for any help! Duke B382002037 From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Mon Apr 4 17:07:50 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:07:50 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> References: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7A8@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Hi Duke, You might have to get a pair of NPT taps, 3/8 and 1/2"... then re-thread the manifold and your adapter until you get the depth of engagement that you want. Otherwise you'll end you way overtightening things and potentially breaking something. Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's > Sent: April 4, 2011 4:32 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. > > Hello again, > > So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold > bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. > > I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have > done > that in the first place). > > Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The > adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor > to > clear the distributer. > > The heater return looks just stupid. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006- > 4.jpg > > The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, > then > will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit > flush? Can > find nothing in Summit or Jegs. > > Thanks for any help! > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Mon Apr 4 17:10:53 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:10:53 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7A8@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> References: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7A8@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Message-ID: <001001cbf31d$8c099330$a41cb990$@rr.com> Thanks Theo, I can easily see destroying my manifold doing that myself. I would take it to a machine shop for that. It would be so much easier just to have a proper fitting adapters. Duke -----Original Message----- From: Smit, Theo [mailto:Theo.Smit at dynastream.com] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:08 PM To: Samouce's; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Hi Duke, You might have to get a pair of NPT taps, 3/8 and 1/2"... then re-thread the manifold and your adapter until you get the depth of engagement that you want. Otherwise you'll end you way overtightening things and potentially breaking something. Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's > Sent: April 4, 2011 4:32 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. > > Hello again, > > So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold > bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. > > I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have > done > that in the first place). > > Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The > adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor > to > clear the distributer. > > The heater return looks just stupid. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006- > 4.jpg > > The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, > then > will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit > flush? Can > find nothing in Summit or Jegs. > > Thanks for any help! > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From garywinblad at comcast.net Mon Apr 4 17:20:06 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 23:20:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1565360149.219184.1301959206430.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi Michael, I use Autometer sender #2254 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2254/ Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: michael king To: Gary Winblad Sent: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:34:25 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy Gary, What part number sender are you using? On 04/04/2011, Gary Winblad wrote: > I beg to differ. > Perhaps you bought the wrong Autometer sender, they do have several > types. > Any given sender and any given gauge will be slightly different but the > Autometer > sender is as close as any original type. > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Wally Menke > To: rfraser at bluefrog.com, 'James Lindner' , > tigers at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:48:13 -0000 (UTC) > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Temp Gauge Accuracy > > I can conclusively say that the Autometer sensor does not work accurately > with the standard gauge. From memory it reads way too high. > > Wally Menke > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > -- Regards Michael King From CoolVT at aol.com Mon Apr 4 18:04:16 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:04:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Message-ID: Those should be common plumbing bushings. HD or Lowes or any plumbing supply place will have them. Bring yours for comparison. Even better, ask if any of them have a "flush bushing" in the size that you need. A good plumbing supply store might be the best bet for the flush bushing. As the name suggests, the bushing, when installed, will set flush with the deck or slightly below or a fraction above....basically flush. Mark In a message dated 4/4/2011 6:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wsamouce at kc.rr.com writes: Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done that in the first place). Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to clear the distributer. The heater return looks just stupid. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can find nothing in Summit or Jegs. Thanks for any help! Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Mon Apr 4 19:12:42 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:12:42 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7CB@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> How deep the bushing goes will still depend on how tight the thread in the manifold was made. If it was done conservatively then the bushing won't go in very far. Duke, buy the taps, as well as a couple of cast-iron and brass 1/2" and 3/8" female thread fittings. Then you can practice on those and when you're comfortable with the process, go and do the manifold. Just don't forget to use a suitable thread cutting fluid. The cast aluminum will cut a lot easier than either the brass or the cast iron. Cheers, Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CoolVT at aol.com > Sent: April 4, 2011 6:04 PM > To: wsamouce at kc.rr.com; tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. > > Those should be common plumbing bushings. HD or Lowes or any plumbing > supply place will have them. Bring yours for comparison. Even better, > ask if > any of them have a "flush bushing" in the size that you need. A good > plumbing supply store might be the best bet for the flush bushing. As > the name > suggests, the bushing, when installed, will set flush with the deck or > slightly below or a fraction above....basically flush. > Mark > > > In a message dated 4/4/2011 6:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > wsamouce at kc.rr.com writes: > > Hello again, > > So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake > manifold > bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. > > I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have > done > that in the first place). > > Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The > adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the > sensor to > clear the distributer. > > The heater return looks just stupid. > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006- > 4.jpg > > The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, > then > will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit > flush? > Can > find nothing in Summit or Jegs. > > Thanks for any help! > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Mon Apr 4 19:20:25 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:20:25 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7CB@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> References: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7CB@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Message-ID: <000301cbf32f$a4d33a30$ee79ae90$@rr.com> Thanks Theo and all others with similar recommendations, I'll check with my machine shop guy and see if he want silly money to do it. If so, I will buy the taps and do it myself. On a better note - Just got the shift box and linkage back from Bill Heeley (301 774 6710), he did a great job for just $125. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/009-1.jpg Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: Smit, Theo [mailto:Theo.Smit at dynastream.com] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 8:13 PM To: CoolVT at aol.com; wsamouce at kc.rr.com; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. How deep the bushing goes will still depend on how tight the thread in the manifold was made. If it was done conservatively then the bushing won't go in very far. Duke, buy the taps, as well as a couple of cast-iron and brass 1/2" and 3/8" female thread fittings. Then you can practice on those and when you're comfortable with the process, go and do the manifold. Just don't forget to use a suitable thread cutting fluid. The cast aluminum will cut a lot easier than either the brass or the cast iron. Cheers, Theo From jefferyrandall at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 20:40:47 2011 From: jefferyrandall at gmail.com (Jeffery Randall) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:40:47 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <000301cbf32f$a4d33a30$ee79ae90$@rr.com> References: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7CB@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> <000301cbf32f$a4d33a30$ee79ae90$@rr.com> Message-ID: if your going to the plumbing supply store see if they have an L shaped what is called a "street fitting" in the sizes youneed. Just a thought Jeff On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM, Samouce's wrote: > Thanks Theo and all others with similar recommendations, > > I'll check with my machine shop guy and see if he want silly money to do > it. > If so, I will buy the taps and do it myself. > > On a better note - Just got the shift box and linkage back from Bill Heeley > (301 774 6710), he did a great job for just $125. > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/009-1.jpg > > Duke > B382002037 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Smit, Theo [mailto:Theo.Smit at dynastream.com] > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 8:13 PM > To: CoolVT at aol.com; wsamouce at kc.rr.com; tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. > > How deep the bushing goes will still depend on how tight the thread in the > manifold was made. If it was done conservatively then the bushing won't go > in very far. > > Duke, buy the taps, as well as a couple of cast-iron and brass 1/2" and > 3/8" > female thread fittings. Then you can practice on those and when you're > comfortable with the process, go and do the manifold. Just don't forget to > use a suitable thread cutting fluid. The cast aluminum will cut a lot > easier > than either the brass or the cast iron. > > Cheers, > Theo > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jefferyrandall at gmail.com From JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net Mon Apr 4 22:03:58 2011 From: JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net (Jerry & Maureen (Mo)) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 23:03:58 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> References: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> Message-ID: <6C7E3CCD99524A9E988570D6B8461C13@jerry> Pipe fittings aren't designed to sit flush when installed. Now if you wanted it to set down more flush you have to use the proper pipe tap to make the hole a little bigger so the fitting screws down further. This can be a very slippery slope, because pipe connections are tapered and if you start going deeper you take the chance of going too deep then your fitting will never seal. The only option then is to start over with the next larger size pipe size. If you are familiar with pipe tapes you know there is a BIG difference in the sizes, going from 1/8 to 1/4 to 3/8 to 1/2 there are big jumps in the sizes. Any time I have ever seen a pipe joint flush is because someone has done a very bad job of tapping the hole, going far too deep. The very principal of a pipe joint is the taper effect where the deeper the fitting goes the tighter it gets. Now, it's true that if you were very "careful" and taped it just the right depth, so that when the fitting got to the tightest point and you were flush it would work. But I'll say it again they aren't design to be flush like something that has straight threads. Also be sure to use "pipe joint compound" on the threads available at pluming supply stores made by Oatey Great White with Teflon (TPFE). Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 5:32 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done that in the first place). Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to clear the distributer. The heater return looks just stupid. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can find nothing in Summit or Jegs. Thanks for any help! Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net From achd73 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 23:20:37 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:20:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Message-ID: <711364.12137.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The right tap will fix your problem. You might also use a metal sealant to insure it never leaks but it will also never be removable. You could try liquid silicone pipe sealer or regular pipe dope, they may never leak- if it does, than you could go to the metal type sealer.I cant remember the name but all parts stores carry it. 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Now if you > wanted it to set down more flush you have to use the proper > pipe tap to make > the hole a little bigger so the fitting screws down > further. This can be a > very slippery slope, because pipe connections are tapered > and if you start > going deeper you take the chance of going too deep then > your fitting will > never seal. The only option then is to start over with the > next larger size > pipe size. If you are familiar with pipe tapes you > know there is a BIG > difference in the sizes, going from 1/8 to 1/4 to 3/8 to > 1/2 there are big > jumps in the sizes. > > Any time I have ever seen a pipe joint flush is because > someone has done a > very bad job of tapping the hole, going far too deep. The > very principal of > a pipe joint is the taper effect where the deeper the > fitting goes the > tighter it gets. > > Now, it's true that if you were very "careful" and taped it > just the right > depth, so that when the fitting got to the tightest point > and you were flush > it would work. But I'll say it again they aren't design to > be flush like > something that has straight threads. > > Also be sure to use "pipe joint compound" on the threads > available at > pluming supply stores made by Oatey Great White with Teflon > (TPFE). > > Jerry Christopherson > 9473187 > > From achd73 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 23:38:33 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:38:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <001001cbf31d$8c099330$a41cb990$@rr.com> Message-ID: <684168.30517.qm@web30401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I can easily see destroying my manifold doing that > myself. I would take it > to a machine shop for that. It would be so much > easier just to have a > proper fitting adapters. > > Duke > Duke if you are going to take it to a machine shop, ask the price to tig weld the orginal hole and tap it to fit the heater hose fitting. That would do away with the adaptor completely and the cost prolly isnt much higher than the other machine work. TtT From CoolVT at aol.com Tue Apr 5 07:04:16 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:04:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Message-ID: <4ded0.100605f6.3acc6d50@aol.com> Pictures NPT bushings...first selection.... normal shouldered bushings, scan down to 2nd selection "face" or "flush" bushings. _http://www.fastfittings.com/brass-bushing_ (http://www.fastfittings.com/brass-bushing) . With talk of using pipe dope or teflon to seal.....does the sender have to be grounded? If so, will the sealant interfere with proper electrical contact? I don't think I used any sealant on mine and have no leaks. Plumbing requires sealant because it's under 40-100 psi. Car's cooling is pretty low pressure. Mark L In a message dated 4/5/2011 12:29:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net writes: Pipe fittings aren't designed to sit flush when installed. Now if you wanted it to set down more flush you have to use the proper pipe tap to make the hole a little bigger so the fitting screws down further. This can be a very slippery slope, because pipe connections are tapered and if you start going deeper you take the chance of going too deep then your fitting will never seal. The only option then is to start over with the next larger size pipe size. If you are familiar with pipe tapes you know there is a BIG difference in the sizes, going from 1/8 to 1/4 to 3/8 to 1/2 there are big jumps in the sizes. Any time I have ever seen a pipe joint flush is because someone has done a very bad job of tapping the hole, going far too deep. The very principal of a pipe joint is the taper effect where the deeper the fitting goes the tighter it gets. Now, it's true that if you were very "careful" and taped it just the right depth, so that when the fitting got to the tightest point and you were flush it would work. But I'll say it again they aren't design to be flush like something that has straight threads. Also be sure to use "pipe joint compound" on the threads available at pluming supply stores made by Oatey Great White with Teflon (TPFE). Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 5:32 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done that in the first place). Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to clear the distributer. The heater return looks just stupid. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can find nothing in Summit or Jegs. Thanks for any help! Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From wseay at embarqmail.com Tue Apr 5 09:48:59 2011 From: wseay at embarqmail.com (Will Seay) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:48:59 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. In-Reply-To: <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> References: <4CC5E9472AFD426289CFC4D2404A4DF1@DellD4700> <000001cbf318$16c7ab20$44570160$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000001cbf3a8$fb2ae9e0$f180bda0$@com> Duke, The solution for the temp sending unit is to use a thread insert made by E-Z Lok. You can find them at www.ezlok.com. Their part# 329-10F, is 7/8-9 on the outside and 5/8-18 on the inside. I am using the insert on my F4B and you can hardly tell that the insert is there below the (stock) temp sending unit. I actually got my insert for free from E-Z Lok as a sample. Can't beat that price. Installation of the insert requires drilling out the old threads with a 49/64" drill and tapping to 7/8-9. Your machine shop should be able to do that for you. Check out E-Z Lok's other adapters too. They probably have a solution for your other adapter problem too. -Will 382001570 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:32 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters....@ wits end. Hello again, So I have been waiting on two adapters so I can get the intake manifold bolted down, they arrive and are completely the wrong size. I run down to the auto parts store and get some that fit (should have done that in the first place). Here is my problem, they will not thread flush with the manifold. The adapter for the water temp sensor has to be fully seated for the sensor to clear the distributer. The heater return looks just stupid. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/006-4.jpg The fittings are NPT 3/8 X 1/8 and 1/2 X 3/8. Due to the NPT flair, then will not screw in all the way. Who makes a fitting that will fit flush? Can find nothing in Summit or Jegs. Thanks for any help! Duke B382002037 From mark.rense at ge.com Fri Apr 8 07:26:42 2011 From: mark.rense at ge.com (Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light)) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:26:42 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? Message-ID: OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or don't y'all love anymore? From rfraser at bluefrog.com Fri Apr 8 07:53:51 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:53:51 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Mark It looks and feels like spring outside finally. I want to be outside not on the computer. Yes the list has been slow this week. Everybody doing yard work or tuning up your Tiger? Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 9:27 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] List Down? OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or don't y'all love anymore? _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3557 - Release Date: 04/08/11 06:34:00 From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 08:05:47 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Cullen McCann) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:05:47 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004701cbf5f6$1096f680$31c4e380$@com> Im here in oklahoma reading you loud and clear...think its just quiet... Maybe everyone is out driving!!!!! Cullen 1452 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:27 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] List Down? OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or don't y'all love anymore? _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Fri Apr 8 08:25:08 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:25:08 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE004A@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> It's up... By way of news, my Flaming River rack arrived yesterday so I'll be doing some fabrication in the next few weeks. Got me a little scratch-start TIG welder. Works great so far - no more booger welds for me! And a question: Who sells the best aluminum Tiger radiator these days? Cheers, Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) > Sent: April 8, 2011 7:27 AM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] List Down? > > OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or > don't y'all love anymore? > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From barncobob at aol.com Fri Apr 8 08:26:50 2011 From: barncobob at aol.com (barncobob) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:26:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] car is in shop Message-ID: <8CDC4102263F463-600-17E4D@webmail-m016.sysops.aol.com> cant drive for awhile. i am getting a complete brake makeover and am putting back 2.88 r&p. i will have a set of 3.31s along with a posi available soon if anyones interested. From jd.sencindiver at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 08:27:48 2011 From: jd.sencindiver at gmail.com (Jim Sencindiver) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:27:48 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yesterday it was sunny and in the mid 70s here in Virginia, so after I got home from work, I got the Tiger out for about 45 minutes of just driving around the Fredericksburg area. Got lots of thumbs ups at stoplights and questions from pedestrians (cool car, what is it?) Keep on Tigering! Jim Sencindiver B382100451/TAC 448 http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/sencindiver_j/default.asp On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Ron Fraser wrote: > Mark > It looks and feels like spring outside finally. I want to be > outside not on the computer. > > Yes the list has been slow this week. > > Everybody doing yard work or tuning up your Tiger? > > Ron Fraser From mark.rense at ge.com Fri Apr 8 08:28:20 2011 From: mark.rense at ge.com (Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light)) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:28:20 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE004A@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> References: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE004A@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Message-ID: I was just wondering, I miss our daily "Duke" report... -----Original Message----- From: Smit, Theo [mailto:Theo.Smit at dynastream.com] Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:25 AM To: Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light); tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: List Down? It's up... By way of news, my Flaming River rack arrived yesterday so I'll be doing some fabrication in the next few weeks. Got me a little scratch-start TIG welder. Works great so far - no more booger welds for me! And a question: Who sells the best aluminum Tiger radiator these days? Cheers, Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) > Sent: April 8, 2011 7:27 AM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] List Down? > > OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or > don't y'all love anymore? > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From awtiger at cox.net Fri Apr 8 08:50:27 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger at cox.net) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:50:27 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] List Down? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20110408105028.VDLS3.44215.imail@eastrmwml38> I don't know about you guys, but I'm mixing yard work with Tigering. I've hooked a big brush hog mower to the back of my Tiger and I can now mow my acre in under five minutes!!! Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE TAC #740 ---- Ron Fraser wrote: > > Everybody doing yard work or tuning up your Tiger? > > Ron Fraser From garywinblad at comcast.net Fri Apr 8 09:10:19 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:10:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Flaming River rack In-Reply-To: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE004A@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Message-ID: <1059563223.424945.1302275419972.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi Theo, Tell us more about your Flaming River rack project. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Theo Smit To: Mark Rense (GE, Appl & Light) , tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:25:08 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] List Down? It's up... By way of news, my Flaming River rack arrived yesterday so I'll be doing some fabrication in the next few weeks. Cheers, Theo From laurin212 at yahoo.com Fri Apr 8 09:11:21 2011 From: laurin212 at yahoo.com (Peter Laurinaitis) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 08:11:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] List Down? Message-ID: <100360.34392.qm@web121414.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> On vacation, wishing I had my tiger here in south Florida. And a babysitter! Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2011, at 10:05 AM, Cullen McCann wrote: Im here in oklahoma reading you loud and clear...think its just quiet... Maybe everyone is out driving!!!!! Cullen 1452 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:27 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] List Down? OK, the last message I received was Tuesday noon, is the list down or don't y'all love anymore? _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/laurin212 at yahoo.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Fri Apr 8 09:23:44 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (wsamouce at kc.rr.com) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:23:44 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] "Duke" report In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20110408152345.YJHC3.144939.root@hrndva-web16-z01> ---- "Rense wrote: > I was just wondering, I miss our daily "Duke" report... > Here ya go - Carburation http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/008-3.jpgSo...how do I feed the beast? I will start with the Autolite 4100 (1.08) I had on the 260 (bottom). I know it is tuned correctly and the engine should start right up. I will break in the engine on the engine dyno with this carb. Then the competition starts. All carb calculators (even at 90% VE) I have checked call for a carb less than 600 CFM. I refuse to over carb this engine. I will know for sure when I see the AFRs for both carbs @ 6200 RPM. 1. Autolite 4100 (1.12) that the factory states is 600 CFM (top right). It is actually around 550 CFM. This carb was built for the 347 by a 4100 expert with custom sized jets and boosters. It has vacuum secondaries and a manual choke. 2. Holley 600 CFM double pumper (top left). I just rebuilt this carb and everything is stock (jets and power valve). It has manual secondaries and choke. I will dyno the engine with the two carbs back to back to see which yields the most HP. Then once the engine is in the car, check to see which one has better driveability. Different note: Quick Time could not provide me a spacer for the scatter shield that would work with the 4 11/16 front bearing retainer (FBR) on the HEHE. I bought thee larger "8 bolt case" FBR and all is good with the universe now. I should also pick up the intake manifold from the machine shop today. I will post pics once I get it and show you the fix we came up with. The (stinkin) hand made oil pan should be here today....only took 9 weeks. Duke B382002037 From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Fri Apr 8 09:28:33 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:28:33 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Flaming River rack In-Reply-To: <1059563223.424945.1302275419972.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE004A@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> <1059563223.424945.1302275419972.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE009F@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Hi Gary, The local autocross tech inspectors kept complaining about a bit of play in the right-front suspension, and it was not the balljoints or A-arm bushingsb& so I popped off the steering arm joints and the right rack end flopped down while the left one had enough preload on the inboard spherical joint to keep itself in the air. Tom Hall says this is an indication that the Belleville tension washer in the inboard rack end has failed. I took the rack out, removed the boots, and found that the rack had been brepairedb sometime in the past; rather than relying on just the crimps on the spherical ends to keep things in place, theybd welded the sheetmetal parts to the rack rod. The weld beads then smashed repeatedly into the bronze bushing on the right side (basically every time the steering was turned to left-lock) and cracked the internal rack bushing. So things are probably repairable but with a lot of work. I decided that what I wanted was a little bit quicker steering ratio, and a modern rack assembly. The FR Cobra/MGB rack has both of those things, but the mounts are located differently from the Tiger rack, so Ibll have to rework the mounts on the crossmember, as well as setting up a new intermediate shaft because the FR rack has a longer pinion shaft. I talked to FR about doing a custom rack but they donbt do that for the Cobra/MGB assembly b only for the Mustang II based rack. Owain Lloyd says that you can get newly made Midget racks from South America. This may be an easier route; I already had the FR rack on order so Ibm going this way unless it turns out to require really strange U-joint angles. I did a bit more searching and found that Quaife apparently makes custom racks but I donbt know at what priceb& it would be nice for someone to actually make a drop-in rack so that you wouldnbt have to be modifying stuff to get a proper and modern rack. Ibll try and take pictures as things go together. Cheers, Theo From: Gary Winblad [mailto:garywinblad at comcast.net] Sent: April 8, 2011 9:10 AM To: Smit, Theo Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: Flaming River rack Hi Theo, Tell us more about your Flaming River rack project. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Theo Smit To: Mark Rense (GE, Appl & Light) , tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:25:08 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] List Down? It's up... By way of news, my Flaming River rack arrived yesterday so I'll be doing some fabrication in the next few weeks. Cheers, Theo ________________________________ This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From MACHWIL at aol.com Fri Apr 8 13:44:07 2011 From: MACHWIL at aol.com (MACHWIL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:44:07 EDT Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) Message-ID: <1f912.e03309f.3ad0bf87@aol.com> This note goes to anyone who lives in SoCal to remind him or her CAT club has a fix-it day tomorrow. As usual this is located at Bud Williams (me) shop. There should be plenty of brains and some brawn to take care of most small problems. I know everyone's' Tiger as a-ok so just join us anyway. There will be a regular meeting after the fix-in. Time is 8 AM @ Buds shop, corner of Red Gum St. and Coronado in Anaheim. 714-630-5003 for info. This is also a TAC event should anyone need it. I'll be at the above phone # or the answering machine should anyone have questions. Feel free to call anytime. Bud (0490) From sunbeamtiger at prodigy.net Fri Apr 8 16:11:23 2011 From: sunbeamtiger at prodigy.net (Paul R Sheahan) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:11:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Florida TAC Event Message-ID: <984112.17068.qm@web83716.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Tiger Owners, Don't forget that tomorrow is the day for the Florida TAC Event hosted by Carole and Steve Halbrook at their home at 2857 Timber Knoll Drive in Valrico, Florida. If you need your car TAC'd or you just want to drop by, please feel free to come to the event. We will start at 10:30am and will go to lunch as a group after the event. If you need additional information, call me on my cell phone at 704-564-3831. I hope to see you there. Paul Paul R Sheahan From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Fri Apr 8 18:36:08 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:36:08 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Stinkin NPT adapters.....THE FIX! In-Reply-To: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A8B0@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> References: <4ded0.100605f6.3acc6d50@aol.com> <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A7D6@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2F4A8B0@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> Message-ID: <000101cbf64e$1ec1f220$5c45d660$@rr.com> First of all, Thanks to all of you that sent along you recommendations for the fix. I took all recommendations to my machine shop guy and we brainstormed and came up with the following fix - http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/010-1.jpg http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/011.jpg The coolant temp sensor has been inserted into a 3/8 NPT plug. The heater return uses a new fitting that is 1/2 NPT that has been mounted flush. I also used epoxy when installing the coolant adapter, it won't leak or EVER come out. I was charged $45 for the work. Check my FB album - I received the oil pan today and it is installed. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2034409&id=1402147496&l=33c2567b45 Duke B382002037 From rsdslp at juno.com Fri Apr 8 19:35:53 2011 From: rsdslp at juno.com (rsdslp at juno.com) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 01:35:53 GMT Subject: [Tigers] Stumbling issue Message-ID: <20110408.183553.2726.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> Vacuum leak ____________________________________________________________ SHOCKING: Apple iPad for $24.87 TODAY ONLY: Auction site to give away 1,000 iPads for $24.87! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d9fb856ca8195f7dc1st04duc From hubrick at gmail.com Sat Apr 9 16:24:01 2011 From: hubrick at gmail.com (Rick Huber) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 17:24:01 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? Message-ID: Hello Tiger Owners, I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the opportunity to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been exposed to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except for a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at the listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too expensive considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based on the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the condition it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? Cheers, Rick From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 9 17:17:07 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 18:17:07 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000901cbf70c$3f154d60$bd3fe820$@rr.com> $3-5K Expect to spend $35K get it to a $25K Tiger level. Duke 382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Huber Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 5:24 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? Hello Tiger Owners, I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the opportunity to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been exposed to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except for a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at the listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too expensive considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based on the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the condition it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? Cheers, Rick _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From CoolVT at aol.com Sat Apr 9 17:27:57 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 19:27:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? Message-ID: <8470c.65d43983.3ad2457d@aol.com> You definitely wouldn't be able to restore it for $22,500. In a message dated 4/9/2011 6:24:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hubrick at gmail.com writes: Hello Tiger Owners, I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the opportunity to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been exposed to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except for a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at the listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too expensive considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based on the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the condition it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? Cheers, Rick _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Sat Apr 9 19:11:46 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Clarkwgriswold) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:11:46 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? In-Reply-To: <8470c.65d43983.3ad2457d@aol.com> References: <8470c.65d43983.3ad2457d@aol.com> Message-ID: <7204D01E-8047-4687-9F1B-CEB7884CBE27@gmail.com> IMO, unless you do ALL your own work, and shop around for serious deals on parts and stuff... You can almost never build a tiger or anything else for less than it's worth... But then again, for alot if us, that's not why we do it right? But on the other hand... Coming up with a few thousand at a time once every couple of months is easier for some than coming up with 35 grand all at once... I agree, for that tigers condition, 3 to 5 grand. Of you can work metal, don't let the rust scare you, it's no different than changing brakes... Take out the bad, put in the good. And all cars rust, just some more than others or sooner... Cullen 1452 lrofe Sent from my iPhone. On Apr 9, 2011, at 6:27 PM, CoolVT at aol.com wrote: > You definitely wouldn't be able to restore it for $22,500. > > > In a message dated 4/9/2011 6:24:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > hubrick at gmail.com writes: > > Hello Tiger Owners, > I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the opportunity > to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it > was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was > pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been exposed > to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the > car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them > reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except for > a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner > who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at the > listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits > neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have > someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too expensive > considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based on > the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the > condition > it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off > buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? > Cheers, > Rick > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com From jliny5 at cox.net Sat Apr 9 19:12:20 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 21:12:20 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Rick The list does not allow photos so I am responding directly to you so I can give you a couple of photos that might add perspective. The first photo is my car before restoration...and from the description of your candidate mine seems to have been in a whole lot better shape when it started. The previous owner told me it was relatively rust free. The second photo is the car finished in its original color (2005). Now to get there the PO spent over 25k on the body work alone...and that was in 2000. He spent almost as much on parts and did the mechanical work himself. If he had someone do the work it would be twice that...maybe more. I can tell you that when I bought it from the PO last year I did not pay that much. Unless you are really into restoring cars, I would but as much car as your pocketbook can afford. Jim Lindner ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Huber" To: Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 6:24 PM Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? > Hello Tiger Owners, > I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the > opportunity > to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it > was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was > pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been > exposed > to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the > car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them > reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except > for > a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner > who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at > the > listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits > neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have > someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too > expensive > considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based > on > the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the > condition > it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off > buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? > Cheers, > Rick > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jliny5 at cox.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Top.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of TE AE United 2005.jpg] From arado7 at sbcglobal.net Sun Apr 10 04:42:04 2011 From: arado7 at sbcglobal.net (arado7 at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:42:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? In-Reply-To: <7204D01E-8047-4687-9F1B-CEB7884CBE27@gmail.com> Message-ID: <326215.22483.qm@web82703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My cars don't rust including my rust free Tiger. I use Waxoyl from England@ Moss Motors. I also use it on tools, guns and leather. Gary Moore B9472283 --- On Sun, 4/10/11, Clarkwgriswold wrote: From: Clarkwgriswold Subject: Re: [Tigers] Should I buy a Tiger? To: "CoolVT at aol.com" Cc: "tigers at autox.team.net" Date: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 1:11 AM IMO, unless you do ALL your own work, and shop around for serious deals on parts and stuff... You can almost never build a tiger or anything else for less than it's worth... But then again, for alot if us, that's not why we do it right? But on the other hand... Coming up with a few thousand at a time once every couple of months is easier for some than coming up with 35 grand all at once... I agree, for that tigers condition, 3 to 5 grand. Of you can work metal, don't let the rust scare you, it's no different than changing brakes... Take out the bad, put in the good. And all cars rust, just some more than others or sooner... Cullen 1452 lrofe Sent from my iPhone. On Apr 9, 2011, at 6:27 PM, CoolVT at aol.com wrote: > You definitely wouldn't be able to restore it for $22,500. > > > In a message dated 4/9/2011 6:24:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > hubrick at gmail.com writes: > > Hello Tiger Owners, > I have stumbled upon a basket case Mark I Tiger that I have the opportunity > to buy. It spent its first few years in New York and Pennsylvania where it > was exposed to salty roads before moving to California. The windshield was > pulled off in 1984 and it has sat since then, the interior has been exposed > to the elements, the bottom of the fenders and door on the one side of the > car I can access are full of rot, and curling up my fingers below them > reveals a holy crumbly rocker panel. It has original paint, and except for > a little ding in the back, it's a straight car.The owner is a 2nd owner > who's had it since 66. I wrote down the VIN to look it up. I looked at the > listing of registered Tigers and it's not on the list, but the number fits > neatly in the online list. The owner is happy to sell it cheaply to have > someone restore it, but it seems to me getting it free may be too expensive > considering it's condition. I believe it to be an authentic Tiger based on > the guy's ownership story. Any idea what it might be worth in the > condition > it's in? It seems to me if I really want a Tiger, I'd be much better off > buying the one for sale in Hemmings for $22,500. Any opinions? > Cheers, > Rick > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/arado7 at sbcglobal.net From rande at thecia.net Sun Apr 10 11:12:27 2011 From: rande at thecia.net (rande) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:12:27 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger article Message-ID: <4da1e4fb.6f68.0@thecia.net> I didn't see this listed earlier, but the April 2011 issue of the UK mag Thoroughbred & Classic Cars features a cover story on the Tiger 1 and II. I found it in an airport news stand From jxnichols at sbcglobal.net Sun Apr 10 13:03:08 2011 From: jxnichols at sbcglobal.net (Jeffrey Nichols) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:03:08 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Which Tiger to buy? Message-ID: If its this one from Hemmings: Description: SUNBEAM: 1966 Tiger, #B9472094LRXFE, midnight blue, few miles on rebuilt engine and clutch, brakes redone, tight gearbox, all gauges work, practically zero rust, straight panels, clean undercarriage, new tires, battery, starter; Edelbrock intake, four-barrel; new top, carpets, upholstery (blue), uninstalled; needs outside paint, $22,500; possible shipping. 843-795-8385, Charleston, SC. $22,500 Then its a no brainer to buy the Hemmings car. Ask for plenty of photos or better still, view the car yourself. Jeff From laurin212 at yahoo.com Sun Apr 10 16:37:42 2011 From: laurin212 at yahoo.com (Peter Laurinaitis) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:37:42 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Which Tiger to buy? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <761B61DE-427A-4D5A-9C59-8B753A091998@yahoo.com> this sounds just like my dark blue with light blue interior, same condition, i sold it for around the same price the first week i listed it. good price. if its truly very little rust, grab it. the other car you described, as much as i would love to see someone save it, and unless youve restored cars before and really know what youre getting into, i wouldnt touch it. On Apr 10, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: > If its this one from Hemmings: > > > > Description: > > SUNBEAM: 1966 Tiger, #B9472094LRXFE, midnight blue, few miles on rebuilt > engine and clutch, brakes redone, tight gearbox, all gauges work, > practically zero rust, straight panels, clean undercarriage, new tires, > battery, starter; Edelbrock intake, four-barrel; new top, carpets, > upholstery (blue), uninstalled; needs outside paint, $22,500; possible > shipping. 843-795-8385, Charleston, SC. $22,500 > > > Then its a no brainer to buy the Hemmings car. Ask for plenty of photos or > better still, view the car yourself. From michael.s.king at gmail.com Sun Apr 10 17:13:10 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:13:10 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] Which Tiger to buy? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I wonder if this is the car i was sent some pics of about 2 months back. Same location, I think Eric Gebreaut (sp?) had offered it on the SAOCA and TEAE boards on behalf of someone. Looked quite solid, paint was very average and the front guards were in primer IIRC... same sort of price and description (including uninstalled new trim kit) I have pics somewhere if people want to see it. > Description: > > SUNBEAM: 1966 Tiger, #B9472094LRXFE, midnight blue, few miles on rebuilt > engine and clutch, brakes redone, tight gearbox, all gauges work, > practically zero rust, straight panels, clean undercarriage, new tires, > battery, starter; Edelbrock intake, four-barrel; new top, carpets, > upholstery (blue), uninstalled; needs outside paint, $22,500; possible > shipping. 843-795-8385, Charleston, SC. $22,500 > > > Then its a no brainer to buy the Hemmings car. Ask for plenty of photos or > better still, view the car yourself. -- Regards Michael King From bobdixon at frii.com Sun Apr 10 17:49:29 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:49:29 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far Message-ID: Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. Side: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg Engine: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg Front: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg Dash: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg Wheelwell: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg Pull type clutch slave conversion: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg Take care, Bob Dixon From michael.s.king at gmail.com Sun Apr 10 18:40:11 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:40:11 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Really nice work.. and nice fuse setup you have going in the dash pics. Also.. the dash is VERY nice.. who made it? On 11 April 2011 09:49, Bob Dixon wrote: > Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the > first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own > suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At > least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty > I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. > > Side: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg > > Engine: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg > > Front: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg > > Dash: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg > > Wheelwell: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg > > Pull type clutch slave conversion: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg > > Take care, > Bob Dixon > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > -- Regards Michael King From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sun Apr 10 20:12:34 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:12:34 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001cbf7ed$ec3383e0$c49a8ba0$@rr.com> What a SWEET car Bob! You have done a great job with it. Is there any way to do the peak without a cage? I would have second thoughts too. I am very jealous of your lift. Duke -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Dixon Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 6:49 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. Side: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg Engine: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg Front: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg Dash: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg Wheelwell: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg Pull type clutch slave conversion: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg Take care, Bob Dixon _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From bobdixon at frii.com Sun Apr 10 20:14:10 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:14:10 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far References: Message-ID: Thanks!! Dash was made by Prestige Autowood (Randy Keller). It is absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend his work. ----- Original Message ----- From: michael king To: Bob Dixon Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] My tiger so far Really nice work.. and nice fuse setup you have going in the dash pics. Also.. the dash is VERY nice.. who made it? On 11 April 2011 09:49, Bob Dixon wrote: Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. Side: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg Engine: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg Front: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg Dash: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg Wheelwell: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg Pull type clutch slave conversion: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg Take care, Bob Dixon _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com -- Regards Michael King From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sun Apr 10 20:15:37 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:15:37 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000101cbf7ee$59247630$0b6d6290$@rr.com> I have a PA dash in my car too. The best $500 I have ever spent. Duke -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Dixon Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 9:14 PM To: michael king Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] My tiger so far Thanks!! Dash was made by Prestige Autowood (Randy Keller). It is absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend his work. ----- Original Message ----- From: michael king To: Bob Dixon Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] My tiger so far Really nice work.. and nice fuse setup you have going in the dash pics. Also.. the dash is VERY nice.. who made it? On 11 April 2011 09:49, Bob Dixon wrote: Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. Side: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg Engine: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg Front: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg Dash: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg Wheelwell: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg Pull type clutch slave conversion: https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg Take care, Bob Dixon _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From hubrick at gmail.com Mon Apr 11 08:23:59 2011 From: hubrick at gmail.com (Rick Huber) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:23:59 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger buy decision Message-ID: Wow, what an active list and a treasure trove of information and advice. Thanks to everyone who answered my previous post about the Tiger I found. Sounds like $3-5K would be the right price for somebody who would do all the work himself to end up with a car worth more than was spent. One of the best comments was that I'd end up spending $35 K and it would be worth $25 K when finished. If I really wanted a Tiger to keep, buying the one in Hemmings or another one offered in this email exchange for around $22 K is the right way to go, but like someone else said, that's a big chunk of money when you think falsely that you'll spend less a little at a time. I was thinking I could buy low and sell high, but that certainly isn't realistic. I'm here in the USA, and I'll get back in touch with the owner tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers, Rick From Paul.Tonizzo at sybase.com Mon Apr 11 09:06:08 2011 From: Paul.Tonizzo at sybase.com (Paul.Tonizzo at sybase.com) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:06:08 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Very nice work, Bob! Can I ask where you got your aluminum radiator from and how much it was? thanks, Paul > From: "Bob Dixon" > Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252"; > reply-type=original > > Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the > first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own > suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At > least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty > I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. > > Side: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg > > Engine: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg > > Front: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20032.jpg > > Dash: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20020.jpg > > Wheelwell: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20022.jpg > > Pull type clutch slave conversion: > https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20024.jpg > > Take care, > Bob Dixon From mark at bradakis.com Mon Apr 11 10:56:33 2011 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:56:33 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Tigers] Anniversary Message-ID: <20110411165633.2209F2E071@bradakis.com> I imagine there are folks on the list who grew up listening to The Beatles, and remember the Sgt. Pepper song which starts: It was 20 years ago today Sargent Pepper taught the band to play Well, 20 years ago today the domain Team.Net was registered. The autocross and british car lists were already up and running for a while on my computer at the U of U, but getting our own domain was a big step in a new direction. Hard to beleive I've been doing this for so many years. Happy anniversary, folks! mjb. From 2mbb at sbcglobal.net Mon Apr 11 12:06:49 2011 From: 2mbb at sbcglobal.net (Mark Burnett) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:06:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far... Message-ID: <273726.18890.qm@web82406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Bob: What dual brake master are you using, and have you done any other brake upgrades? thanks. >Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the >first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own >suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At >least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty >I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. > >Side: >https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg > >Engine: >https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg From bobdixon at frii.com Mon Apr 11 13:00:11 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:00:11 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] My tiger so far... In-Reply-To: <273726.18890.qm@web82406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <273726.18890.qm@web82406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <36272997ae4b7e9a8ae05d38d1d36521@localhost> The master is from a 240Z. The brakes are stock but completely rebuilt. On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:06:49 -0700 (PDT), Mark Burnett <2mbb at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Bob: What dual brake master are you using, and have you done any > other brake > upgrades? thanks. > >>Just thought I would share some current pictures of my Tiger. This was the >>first weekend in a few years that it has actually sat on it's own >>suspension. I'm working hard to have it going by the end of the month. At >>least enough to putter around the neighborhood. It's turning out so pretty >>I'm having second thoughts about putting a cage in it and doing Pikes Peak. >> >>Side: >>https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20029.jpg >> >>Engine: >>https://users.frii.com/littlepearl/Tiger%20031.jpg > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobdixon at frii.com From choffman9 at cinci.rr.com Mon Apr 11 14:34:05 2011 From: choffman9 at cinci.rr.com (Curt Hoffman) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:34:05 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Finally running Message-ID: <00e801cbf887$ccfce3f0$66f6abd0$@cinci.rr.com> Well, after two years of solid neglect up on blocks, but having installed almost all the known Cooling modifications as documented by Tiger Tom et al, I fired up the Tiger today. Started right up (with new gas of course), and purred like a kitten. Didn't have enough gas to see if it would still get too hot, plus it was raining like crazy, so will wait for another day this week to really check it out. Plus having insurance on the car would probably be a good idea. That oversize fan, and electric fan added on, really move some air. I am optimistic for a brighter and cooler future than what I had at the Washington DC TEAE United (the last time the poor thing was on the road). Funny too- after owning it for about 6 years I finally pulled the hardtop off and what do you know- -there is a soft top under there and in pretty good shape. Curt From michael.s.king at gmail.com Mon Apr 11 17:13:01 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:13:01 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car Message-ID: I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King From shutchin at netjets.com Mon Apr 11 17:42:04 2011 From: shutchin at netjets.com (Scott Hutchinson) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:42:04 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car Message-ID: <8137B53CC678E1428DCF860CE08E33D40D4EA8B7@cmhprdexc03.netjets.com> Looks restorable to me. Open wallet. Extract cash. Scott Hutchinson Pilot, NetJets Aviation Mobile 843.290.2805 ----- Original Message ----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Sent: Mon Apr 11 19:13:01 2011 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/shutchin at netjets.com *** ******* This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Mon Apr 11 18:08:16 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:08:16 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: <8137B53CC678E1428DCF860CE08E33D40D4EA8B7@cmhprdexc03.netjets.com> References: <8137B53CC678E1428DCF860CE08E33D40D4EA8B7@cmhprdexc03.netjets.com> Message-ID: <000001cbf8a5$b96d2020$2c476060$@rr.com> Wallet hell..............vault more like it. Duke 382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Scott Hutchinson Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:42 PM To: michael.s.king at gmail.com; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII parts car Looks restorable to me. Open wallet. Extract cash. Scott Hutchinson Pilot, NetJets Aviation Mobile 843.290.2805 ----- Original Message ----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Sent: Mon Apr 11 19:13:01 2011 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/shutchin at netjets.com *** ******* This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From rab65tiger at aol.com Mon Apr 11 19:05:59 2011 From: rab65tiger at aol.com (rab65tiger at aol.com) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:05:59 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CDC6C4EB5604C1-734-6B7B@webmail-m079.sysops.aol.com> Who purchased the alpine 260 that was in PA craigslist about 2 months ago, like usual I saw it a day late. The asking price was $600.00. I did not get details, the seller said already sold, but I think it was an alpine 260 ??? The car was really ruff, but at that price..... Randy B -----Original Message----- From: michael king To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Sent: Mon, Apr 11, 2011 6:13 pm Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rab65tiger at aol.com From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 07:07:23 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Cullen McCann) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:07:23 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003801cbf912$90e47550$b2ad5ff0$@com> This is kinda funny...when this email hit the list last night, I clicked on the link and checked out the pics and description...i thought.." yeah its rough, but ive seen rougher.."...following that thought 3 or 4 of us commented on how it would be ridiculously expensive to try and save it do to the work it needed....( I don't necessarily disagree) and so we laughed about wallets and vaults and the topic moved on to other things.... This morning l clicked on the link again for giggles and its gone...ad removed by owner. So...I'm guessing its very possible that someone on this list contacted the seller and purchased the car quickly upon seeing the topic...so he either really wanted the trim for 4 grand or disagreed with the comments from the seller and thoughts of those who commented that it wasn't savable...LOL Anybody know what happened that wants to admit it? ;) Cullen Alpine 260 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:13 PM To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Tue Apr 12 07:38:53 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:38:53 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: <003801cbf912$90e47550$b2ad5ff0$@com> Message-ID: Cullen I just clicked on the link and the ad is still there. Pictures can be deceiving but this looks like a good project car but needs to be seen in person to tell. The no Vin plate does create a few problems with the DMV. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Cullen McCann Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:07 AM To: 'michael king'; 'Tiger Talk ListTiger' Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII parts car This is kinda funny...when this email hit the list last night, I clicked on the link and checked out the pics and description...i thought.." yeah its rough, but ive seen rougher.."...following that thought 3 or 4 of us commented on how it would be ridiculously expensive to try and save it do to the work it needed....( I don't necessarily disagree) and so we laughed about wallets and vaults and the topic moved on to other things.... This morning l clicked on the link again for giggles and its gone...ad removed by owner. So...I'm guessing its very possible that someone on this list contacted the seller and purchased the car quickly upon seeing the topic...so he either really wanted the trim for 4 grand or disagreed with the comments from the seller and thoughts of those who commented that it wasn't savable...LOL Anybody know what happened that wants to admit it? ;) Cullen Alpine 260 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:13 PM To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 06:34:00 From CoolVT at aol.com Tue Apr 12 08:18:08 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:18:08 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car Message-ID: <648e0.29cacd24.3ad5b920@aol.com> What were the Mkll trim pieces on the car? In a message dated 4/12/2011 10:08:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rfraser at bluefrog.com writes: Cullen I just clicked on the link and the ad is still there. Pictures can be deceiving but this looks like a good project car but needs to be seen in person to tell. The no Vin plate does create a few problems with the DMV. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Cullen McCann Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:07 AM To: 'michael king'; 'Tiger Talk ListTiger' Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII parts car This is kinda funny...when this email hit the list last night, I clicked on the link and checked out the pics and description...i thought.." yeah its rough, but ive seen rougher.."...following that thought 3 or 4 of us commented on how it would be ridiculously expensive to try and save it do to the work it needed....( I don't necessarily disagree) and so we laughed about wallets and vaults and the topic moved on to other things.... This morning l clicked on the link again for giggles and its gone...ad removed by owner. So...I'm guessing its very possible that someone on this list contacted the seller and purchased the car quickly upon seeing the topic...so he either really wanted the trim for 4 grand or disagreed with the comments from the seller and thoughts of those who commented that it wasn't savable...LOL Anybody know what happened that wants to admit it? ;) Cullen Alpine 260 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:13 PM To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 06:34:00 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 08:25:41 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Cullen McCann) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:25:41 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: <648e0.29cacd24.3ad5b920@aol.com> References: <648e0.29cacd24.3ad5b920@aol.com> Message-ID: <007e01cbf91d$80e1a370$82a4ea50$@com> Well since I can't find the add anymore, I can't double check.but originally michael king wrote: ".Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts..." Michael, what did you see? Wheel arch trim? I was looking at it the first time on my phone, couldn't see very well.. From: CoolVT at aol.com [mailto:CoolVT at aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:18 AM To: rfraser at bluefrog.com; clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com; michael.s.king at gmail.com; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII parts car What were the Mkll trim pieces on the car? In a message dated 4/12/2011 10:08:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rfraser at bluefrog.com writes: Cullen I just clicked on the link and the ad is still there. Pictures can be deceiving but this looks like a good project car but needs to be seen in person to tell. The no Vin plate does create a few problems with the DMV. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Cullen McCann Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 9:07 AM To: 'michael king'; 'Tiger Talk ListTiger' Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII parts car This is kinda funny...when this email hit the list last night, I clicked on the link and checked out the pics and description...i thought.." yeah its rough, but ive seen rougher.."...following that thought 3 or 4 of us commented on how it would be ridiculously expensive to try and save it do to the work it needed....( I don't necessarily disagree) and so we laughed about wallets and vaults and the topic moved on to other things.... This morning l clicked on the link again for giggles and its gone...ad removed by owner. So...I'm guessing its very possible that someone on this list contacted the seller and purchased the car quickly upon seeing the topic...so he either really wanted the trim for 4 grand or disagreed with the comments from the seller and thoughts of those who commented that it wasn't savable...LOL Anybody know what happened that wants to admit it? ;) Cullen Alpine 260 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:13 PM To: Tiger Talk List Tiger Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car I wass ent this the other day by a lister.. but as its now posted in other locations.. time to let the theorys begin: http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2315113445.html Car has the MKII trim, looks ot have an original steering wheel, radiator shroud, shifter.. of course tunnel and other body parts.. I'd love a pic of the rear deck, see if it has a battery box lid or is the correct MKII pressing. Now .. no VIN or JAL.. but the rear axel numbers could perhaps get us those.. -- Regards Michael King _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 06:34:00 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From jd.sencindiver at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 08:26:45 2011 From: jd.sencindiver at gmail.com (Jim Sencindiver) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:26:45 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: References: <003801cbf912$90e47550$b2ad5ff0$@com> Message-ID: I just clicked on the link and it's gone. States that the add has been removed by the owner. Keep on Tigering! Jim Sencindiver B382100451/TAC 448 http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/sencindiver_j/default.asp On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Ron Fraser wrote: > Cullen > I just clicked on the link and the ad is still there. > Pictures can be deceiving but this looks like a good project car but needs > to be seen in person to tell. The no Vin plate does create a few problems > with the DMV. > > Ron Fraser > -- From laurin212 at yahoo.com Tue Apr 12 09:58:48 2011 From: laurin212 at yahoo.com (Peter L) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:58:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] driving lights Message-ID: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one tiger, fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. peter From jefferyrandall at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 15:22:51 2011 From: jefferyrandall at gmail.com (Jeffery Randall) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:22:51 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] MKII parts car In-Reply-To: References: <003801cbf912$90e47550$b2ad5ff0$@com> Message-ID: The Guy is doing his homework,stay tuned On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Jim Sencindiver wrote: > I just clicked on the link and it's gone. States that the add has been > removed by the owner. > > Keep on Tigering! > > Jim Sencindiver > > B382100451/TAC 448 > http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/sencindiver_j/default.asp > > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Ron Fraser wrote: > > > Cullen > > I just clicked on the link and the ad is still there. > > Pictures can be deceiving but this looks like a good project car but > needs > > to be seen in person to tell. The no Vin plate does create a few > problems > > with the DMV. > > > > Ron Fraser > > -- > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jefferyrandall at gmail.com From michael.s.king at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 16:50:45 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:50:45 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Peter, I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can get NOS ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" lamps, if you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS lamps for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and finsh on the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the extra lumination On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality > reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one tiger, > fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? > > i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light > set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of > the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. > > peter > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > -- Regards Michael King From allanballard at att.net Tue Apr 12 17:14:06 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:14:06 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> What type On/off switch did the dealers install for Tiger driving lights? I have a set of th2 Rootes branded spot and fog lamps and hopefully the correct brackets, but have no clue on a correct On/off switch. I have a WIPAC rotary switch but it would need to be fitted to the dashboard via the dash roll (somewhere), and that seems like it's not correct. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine (future Holbay +OD) On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:50 PM, michael king wrote: > Peter, > > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can get NOS > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" lamps, if > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS lamps > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and finsh on > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the > extra lumination > > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > >> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality >> reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one tiger, >> fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? >> >> i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light >> set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of >> the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. >> >> peter >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From michael.s.king at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 17:22:02 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:22:02 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> Message-ID: I think they used the small brackets and switch panel as viewed here: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456758808054462410tLCaec http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456760558054462410HSXMRF http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841931054462410aFjGRz http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456842386054462410MagGTv http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841585054462410IytAsC On 13 April 2011 09:14, Allan Ballard wrote: > What type On/off switch did the dealers install for Tiger driving lights? > > I have a set of th2 Rootes branded spot and fog lamps and hopefully the > correct brackets, but > have no clue on a correct On/off switch. > > I have a WIPAC rotary switch but it would need to be fitted to the > dashboard > via the dash roll (somewhere), and that seems like it's not correct. > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine (future Holbay +OD) > > On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:50 PM, michael king wrote: > > > Peter, > > > > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can get > NOS > > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" lamps, > if > > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS > lamps > > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and finsh > on > > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the > > extra lumination > > > > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > > > >> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality > >> reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one > tiger, > >> fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? > >> > >> i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog > light > >> set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration > of > >> the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. > >> > >> peter > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Tigers at autox.team.net > >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Regards > > > > Michael King > > _______________________________________________ > > Tigers at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net > > > > -- Regards Michael King From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Tue Apr 12 17:36:31 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:36:31 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE06B8@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> With the Lucas lights, the more you run, the darker it gets. ;) Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of michael king > Sent: April 12, 2011 4:51 PM > To: Peter L > Cc: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights > > Peter, > > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can > get NOS > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" > lamps, if > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS > lamps > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and > finsh on > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the > extra lumination > > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > > > any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of > quality > > reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one > tiger, > > fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? > > > > i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog > light > > set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing > restoration of > > the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. > > > > peter > > _______________________________________________ > > Tigers at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From v8tracker at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 18:05:20 2011 From: v8tracker at gmail.com (A. C. Tynes) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:05:20 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> Message-ID: <7E0343121FE44E9D8A824B88FBE7D331@DellD4700> Don't forget to use a relay for (relatively) brighter lights and less chance of letting loose the magic smoke in the wiring. A. C. Tynes -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allan Ballard Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:14 PM To: Beamclub TIGER Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights What type On/off switch did the dealers install for Tiger driving lights? I have a set of th2 Rootes branded spot and fog lamps and hopefully the correct brackets, but have no clue on a correct On/off switch. I have a WIPAC rotary switch but it would need to be fitted to the dashboard via the dash roll (somewhere), and that seems like it's not correct. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine (future Holbay +OD) On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:50 PM, michael king wrote: > Peter, > > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can get NOS > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" lamps, if > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS lamps > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and finsh on > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the > extra lumination > > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > >> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality >> reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one tiger, >> fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? >> >> i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light >> set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of >> the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. >> >> peter >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/v8tracker at gmail.com ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 From allanballard at att.net Tue Apr 12 18:36:13 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:36:13 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> Message-ID: Thanks! That's the same place I'd have chosen for the Wipac switch. The flick switches do look better, or at least appear to continue the theme found on the dash. I suspect an aluminum faced panel is scarce. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 12, 2011, at 7:22 PM, michael king wrote: > I think they used the small brackets and switch panel as viewed here: > > http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456758808054462410tLCaec > http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456760558054462410HSXMRF > http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841931054462410aFjGRz > http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456842386054462410MagGTv > http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841585054462410IytAsC > > On 13 April 2011 09:14, Allan Ballard wrote: > What type On/off switch did the dealers install for Tiger driving lights? > > I have a set of th2 Rootes branded spot and fog lamps and hopefully the correct brackets, but > have no clue on a correct On/off switch. > > I have a WIPAC rotary switch but it would need to be fitted to the dashboard > via the dash roll (somewhere), and that seems like it's not correct. > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine (future Holbay +OD) > > On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:50 PM, michael king wrote: > > > Peter, > > > > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can get NOS > > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" lamps, if > > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS lamps > > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and finsh on > > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the > > extra lumination > > > > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: > > > >> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality > >> reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one tiger, > >> fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? > >> > >> i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light > >> set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of > >> the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. > >> > >> peter > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Tigers at autox.team.net > >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Regards > > > > Michael King > > _______________________________________________ > > Tigers at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net > > > > > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King From scattt at verizon.net Tue Apr 12 18:43:18 2011 From: scattt at verizon.net (Scattt) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:43:18 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> <75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> Message-ID: <7D7C608DB6A04D4091FD5B3C104541B7@homef2683adebd> Same switch panel my 64 Imp has for a heater blower control. >> > Michael King >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Tigers at autox.team.net >> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> > Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net >> > >> >> > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/scattt at verizon.net From bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 12 19:49:40 2011 From: bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com (bob webb) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:49:40 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com><75DDF0FC-0118-4919-B1C7-28CE314A8B8F@att.net> Message-ID: i sold one of the switch panels on e bay a couple weeks ago. i have another that has 4 switches. my series 4 has an extra switch hole on the right side of the dash. i have two lucas driving lights on the light bar. they are tied together and are controlled by the one switch. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Ballard" To: "michael king" Cc: "Beamclub TIGER" Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights > Thanks! > > That's the same place I'd have chosen for the Wipac switch. The flick > switches > do look better, or at least appear to continue the theme found on the > dash. > > I suspect an aluminum faced panel is scarce. > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine > > On Apr 12, 2011, at 7:22 PM, michael king wrote: > >> I think they used the small brackets and switch panel as viewed here: >> >> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456758808054462410tLCaec >> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456760558054462410HSXMRF >> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841931054462410aFjGRz >> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456842386054462410MagGTv >> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1456841585054462410IytAsC >> >> On 13 April 2011 09:14, Allan Ballard wrote: >> What type On/off switch did the dealers install for Tiger driving lights? >> >> I have a set of th2 Rootes branded spot and fog lamps and hopefully the > correct brackets, but >> have no clue on a correct On/off switch. >> >> I have a WIPAC rotary switch but it would need to be fitted to the > dashboard >> via the dash roll (somewhere), and that seems like it's not correct. >> >> Allan Ballard >> Mk1a Tiger >> SIV Alpine (future Holbay +OD) >> >> On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:50 PM, michael king wrote: >> >> > Peter, >> > >> > I have seen various repros of the lucas flame thrower lamps, you can >> > get > NOS >> > ones off ebay.. Tigers in period ran the rootes branded "lumax" 5" >> > lamps, > if >> > you search ebay UK you can normally pick up decent lumax or lucas NOS > lamps >> > for about the same $ as repro ones... and the quality of chrome and >> > finsh > on >> > the old ones is better... that said.. none of them do that much for the >> > extra lumination >> > >> > On 13 April 2011 01:58, Peter L wrote: >> > >> >> any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of >> >> quality >> >> reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one > tiger, >> >> fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? >> >> >> >> i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog > light >> >> set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing >> >> restoration > of >> >> the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. >> >> >> >> peter >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Regards >> > >> > Michael King >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Tigers at autox.team.net >> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net >> > >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com From genepadgett at comcast.net Tue Apr 12 20:56:20 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:56:20 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <1263147525.173179.1302663330074.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <956197193.173228.1302663380387.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Any info on this from the BON?B B I do not have a copy.B B B However, and for whatever it may be worth, my old CAT Shop Notes Third Edition (1980) has an extensive Parts List in it.B B Who compilied it and from where does not seem to be indicated.B B However, it lists the following Lucas models under Fog Lamps:B B FT6, SFT576, and SFT700.B B For Long range driving lamps it lists LR6, SLR576, and SLR700.B B It also lists two Foglamp switches:B B model 57SA part #31947 D/E and Foglamp 3 position model 57SA part number 31946B. In my copy of the Rootes ManualB WSM.143/144 First re-issue the wiring diagram shows both lights controlled by a single switch.B B On the pictorial of the dash at the far left lower corner of the dash to the left of and below the a mmeter location B it is indicated that a switch goes there for auxliliary lamp (if fitted).B However, on my car, that is where my heater blower switch is located and there is no location for the blower switch anywhere on the pictorial! I am very content to leave the B blower switch where it is and follow the highly knowledgeable Michael King and his information on the auxiliary panel.B B However, it would seem a case could be made for putting a single switch controling both lights by the ammeter and putting the blower switch (with its metal label surround) on a separate auxiliary panel under the dash bottom roll.B B Of course, there are examples of incorrect info in the manual, are there not?! Just stirring the pot a little late in the day for the fun of it.B B Your forgiveness please! Gene From bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 12 21:16:13 2011 From: bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com (bob webb) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:16:13 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: look for a set of aircraft landing lights. they would probably be bright. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter L" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:58 AM Subject: [Tigers] driving lights > any recommendations for driving lights for my tiger, in terms of quality > reproduction lucas or period correct? i have a pair from moss on one > tiger, fair quality, was wondering if anything better or more authentic? > > i do have what probably is period correct original driving light/fog light > set (one of each, with one yellow, one clear), but guessing restoration of > the chrome might be more trouble than its worth for me right now. > > peter > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com From michael.s.king at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 22:23:01 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:23:01 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <956197193.173228.1302663380387.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1263147525.173179.1302663330074.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <956197193.173228.1302663380387.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Gene, On the early tigers (and all alpines from SI-3) they had the option of having the "fog" switch bellow the ammeter as the heater was controlled by a push/pull switch intergral in the control knobs for the ventilation system. these are the ones with the metal knobs. On the SI-3 alpines they had a perspex eschutcheon with "fog" on it that contorlled the lamp, though in that circumstance it was likely a single "fog" lamp. Also available was a seperate panel that mounted below the dash that contained a sparto rotatry switch that could bring on fog, dirving or both by rotating it. On the tiger images shown from period road test (though should be noted all those pics are UK cars) they list and show the small auxilery panel in my pics, they list single position lucas switches as part of the kit. and they could control 1 fog 1 driving (hence 2 switches) or you could have 2 fog or 2 driving lamps. The factory lamps were always LUMAX, DF1 models on SI.II alpines and when they moved to 3 they had the smaller lamps, during 1963 they released a lamp with "ROOTES" instead of lumax in the centre.. this was stcok for all Tigers. It should be noted there were 3 types of bracket for the lamps, single stand along, ones incorperated into the optional badge bar and a rare set that mounted the lamps lower with a simple angled bracket that had a lamp using an angled mounting post (quite rare) Anyway.. if you want "factory" correct for a tiger they should be the ROOTES logoed lumax lamps, but there are plenty of nice period options, the lucas lamps, Wipac, Sparto lamps and even other types of slimline lumax options... -- Regards Michael King From atwittsend at verizon.net Tue Apr 12 22:25:57 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:25:57 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights References: <403270.82308.qm@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <976F401EE0A749D49DF72466EEAFAB54@student2> >>> look for a set of aircraft landing lights. they would probably be >>> bright.<<< Back in the late 70's / early 80's those of use with the four headlight configuration (Datsun 510's for example) would run the 100 watt aircraft landing lights in the high beam buckets. The unobscured filament, silver reflector and clear lens would throw light for BLOCKS! Back then they were about $5 each. Years ago I found a set of "Trophy" Halogen headlights at Pick N Pull on a Pinto. No name, but a trophy image formed into the center. Never seen another set before - or after. Virtually nothing on the web about them. I think they were made in Brazil. I recall someone telling me they may have been a K-Mart (or similar) "halogen upgrade" for standard bulbs. Anyway, they may be nothing special, but I'm probably going to be the only Tiger with a set of these "70's correct" replacement bulbs. Tom From genepadgett at comcast.net Tue Apr 12 23:26:53 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:26:53 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <1172583731.178354.1302672378200.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <514204503.178360.1302672413712.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Michael, your storehouse of knowledge is vastly greater than I could ever hope to have.B B As I wish to emphasize, I am more than content to follow the guidance you give based on the knowledge you take the time to share.B B I just thought it interesting that there are also some potentially creditable sources of information, like the factory workshop manual, and potentially the old CAT Shop Notes, that had alternative information. Based on the additional detail you have provided, I think I can reconcile the factory manual information.B B The pictorial mentioned shows a short shifter in it.B That would suggest that it is indeed an early Tiger I drawing and hence the location of auxiliary light switch as you described as appropriate for that early version.B It also explains the single switch in the wiring diagram showing one switch controlling two lights.B Your description of the heater on-off switch for that model is also consistent with there being no separately shown blower switch location.B B Obviously the factory did not up date this drawing for their their 1967 First Reissue.B B As for the CAT information, I am guessing that most likely it reflects what was being made available as dealer installed options in the US.B In fact, there is reference to checking with dealer regarding the Quartz Iodine or Quartz Halogen nature of some of the lights listed. Regards, Gene B ----- Original Message ----- From: " michael king" < michael .s.king@ gmail .com> To: genepadgett @comcast.net Cc: tigers@ autox .team.net Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:23:01 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights Gene, On the early tigers (and all alpines from SI-3) theyB had the option of having the "fog" switch bellow the ammeter as the heater was controlled by a push/pull switch intergral in the control knobs for the ventilation system. these are the ones with the metal knobs. On the SI-3 alpines they had a perspex eschutcheon with "fog" on it that contorlled the lamp, though in that circumstance it was likely a single "fog" lamp. Also available was a seperate panel that mounted below the dash that contained a sparto rotatry switch that could bring on fog, dirving or both by rotating it. On the tigerB images shown from period road test (though should be noted all those pics are UK cars)B B they list and show the small auxilery panel in my pics, they list single position lucas switches as part of the kit. and they could control 1 fog 1 driving (hence 2 switches) or you could have 2 fog or 2 driving lamps. The factory lamps were always LUMAX , DF1 models on SI.II alpines and when they moved to 3 they had the smaller lamps, during 1963 they released a lamp with " ROOTES " instead of lumax in the centre .. this was stcok for all Tigers. It should be noted there were 3 types of bracket for the lamps, single stand along, ones incorperated into the optional badge bar and a rare set that mounted the lamps lower with a simple angled bracket that had a lamp using an angled mounting post (quite rare) Anyway.. if you want "factory" correct for a tiger they should be the ROOTES logoed lumax lamps, but there are plenty of nice period options, the lucas lamps, Wipac , Sparto lamps and even other types of slimline lumax options... -- Regards Michael King From bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com Wed Apr 13 05:17:12 2011 From: bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com (bob webb) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:17:12 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights References: <1263147525.173179.1302663330074.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><956197193.173228.1302663380387.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <464840F28C1F443590BE3B2B0342DDAF@yourze8cxvr8tt> again michael comes up with rootes info. you have to decide whether you want period correct or factory correct. in the sixties and seventies there was really very little use of factory items.that could be the reason for the rarity of them today. we could not afford the dealer price. thru one of the larger aftermarket dealers you could buy brands such as marchal,hella,cibie and lucas. there were round and rectangular shaped lights. i have a pair of rectangular hellas that set inside the grill opening of my alpine for many years. of course that's not a good idea on a tiger. a marchal standard lamp cost 12.95, a quartz iodine cost 18.95. cibie sold one for 25.50 that they said had a range of 3/4 of a mile. they also sold lucas PL-700 headlights for 24.50 per pair. the number of switch panels that was being sold was massive since all of the above sold them. they may have all been made by a few manufacturers. i have a pair of 7" lumax that look massive on the front of a beam. i also have an aftermarket switch panel that is identical to the rootes panel.again it's all a matter of factory correct or period correct.the principal is the same. ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael king" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:23 AM Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights > Gene, > > On the early tigers (and all alpines from SI-3) they had the option of > having the "fog" switch bellow the ammeter as the heater was controlled by > a > push/pull switch intergral in the control knobs for the ventilation > system. > these are the ones with the metal knobs. On the SI-3 alpines they had a > perspex eschutcheon with "fog" on it that contorlled the lamp, though in > that circumstance it was likely a single "fog" lamp. Also available was a > seperate panel that mounted below the dash that contained a sparto rotatry > switch that could bring on fog, dirving or both by rotating it. > > On the tiger images shown from period road test (though should be noted > all > those pics are UK cars) > they list and show the small auxilery panel in my pics, they list single > position lucas switches as part of the kit. and they could control 1 fog 1 > driving (hence 2 switches) or you could have 2 fog or 2 driving lamps. > > The factory lamps were always LUMAX, DF1 models on SI.II alpines and when > they moved to 3 they had the smaller lamps, during 1963 they released a > lamp > with "ROOTES" instead of lumax in the centre.. this was stcok for all > Tigers. It should be noted there were 3 types of bracket for the lamps, > single stand along, ones incorperated into the optional badge bar and a > rare > set that mounted the lamps lower with a simple angled bracket that had a > lamp using an angled mounting post (quite rare) > > Anyway.. if you want "factory" correct for a tiger they should be the > ROOTES > logoed lumax lamps, but there are plenty of nice period options, the lucas > lamps, Wipac, Sparto lamps and even other types of slimline lumax > options... > > > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com From laurin212 at yahoo.com Wed Apr 13 05:58:15 2011 From: laurin212 at yahoo.com (Peter Laurinaitis) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:58:15 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <514204503.178360.1302672413712.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <514204503.178360.1302672413712.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <27DBBA27-9014-4C9A-B365-CEED9BAD2B59@yahoo.com> now you guys opened a pandoras box for me. i just a day ago was content with some period-looking driving lamps. now, given my OCD tendencies, i gotta get the switch assembly right too!! guess this is another rainy day research project.... :) On Apr 13, 2011, at 1:26 AM, genepadgett at comcast.net wrote: > Michael, your storehouse of knowledge is vastly greater than I could ever hope > to have.B B As I wish to emphasize, I am more than content to follow the > guidance you give based on the knowledge you take the time to share.B B > > > > I just thought it interesting that there are also some potentially creditable > sources of information, like the factory workshop manual, and potentially the > old CAT Shop Notes, that had alternative information. > > > > Based on the additional detail you have provided, I think I can reconcile the > factory manual information.B B The pictorial mentioned shows a short shifter > in it.B That would suggest that it is indeed an early Tiger I drawing and > hence the location of auxiliary light switch as you described as appropriate > for that early version.B It also explains the single switch in the wiring > diagram showing one switch controlling two lights.B Your description of the > heater on-off switch for that model is also consistent with there being no > separately shown blower switch location.B B Obviously the factory did not up > date this drawing for their their 1967 First Reissue.B B > > > > As for the CAT information, I am guessing that most likely it reflects what > was being made available as dealer installed options in the US.B In fact, > there is reference to checking with dealer regarding the Quartz Iodine or > Quartz Halogen nature of some of the lights listed. > > > > Regards, > > > > Gene > > > > > > > > B ----- Original Message ----- > From: " michael king" < michael .s.king@ gmail .com> > To: genepadgett @comcast.net > Cc: tigers@ autox .team.net > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:23:01 PM > Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights > > > Gene, > > On the early tigers (and all alpines from SI-3) theyB had the option of > having the "fog" switch bellow the ammeter as the heater was controlled by a > push/pull switch intergral in the control knobs for the ventilation system. > these are the ones with the metal knobs. On the SI-3 alpines they had a > perspex eschutcheon with "fog" on it that contorlled the lamp, though in that > circumstance it was likely a single "fog" lamp. Also available was a seperate > panel that mounted below the dash that contained a sparto rotatry switch that > could bring on fog, dirving or both by rotating it. > > On the tigerB images shown from period road test (though should be noted all > those pics are UK cars)B > B they list and show the small auxilery panel in my pics, they list single > position lucas switches as part of the kit. and they could control 1 fog 1 > driving (hence 2 switches) or you could have 2 fog or 2 driving lamps. > > The factory lamps were always LUMAX , DF1 models on SI.II alpines and when > they moved to 3 they had the smaller lamps, during 1963 they released a lamp > with " ROOTES " instead of lumax in the centre .. this was stcok for all > Tigers. It should be noted there were 3 types of bracket for the lamps, single > stand along, ones incorperated into the optional badge bar and a rare set that > mounted the lamps lower with a simple angled bracket that had a lamp using an > angled mounting post (quite rare) > > Anyway.. if you want "factory" correct for a tiger they should be the ROOTES > logoed lumax lamps, but there are plenty of nice period options, the lucas > lamps, Wipac , Sparto lamps and even other types of slimline lumax options... > > > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/laurin212 at yahoo.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Wed Apr 13 14:35:46 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:35:46 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <956197193.173228.1302663380387.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <32CADAF00F9343E89DDD15D336D32E80@ronpc1> Gene TBON lists the driving light and the fog light but there is little detail. The switch panel is not shown. The Rootes Parts List in the Special Accessories Section indicates: 5220643 Driving Lamp Kit superseded by 1216602 5220644 Fog Lamp Kit superseded by 1216603 Note. For initial fitting 5220276 Switch Kit(Series I,II& III) 1800381 Switch from Series IV and 1201417 Brackets are required The wire diagram shows one switch and 2 Fog lights. This could be a typo about the 2 Fog lights? The one switch with the Fog and Driving light makes sense since you would use one or the other lamps as required for the driving conditions. 2 Switches would let you have both lights on at the same time. Is there a wire diagram with the Switch kit that explains the 2 switches? I don't know. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of genepadgett at comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:56 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights Any info on this from the BON?B B I do not have a copy.B B B However, and for whatever it may be worth, my old CAT Shop Notes Third Edition (1980) has an extensive Parts List in it.B B Who compilied it and from where does not seem to be indicated.B B However, it lists the following Lucas models under Fog Lamps:B B FT6, SFT576, and SFT700.B B For Long range driving lamps it lists LR6, SLR576, and SLR700.B B It also lists two Foglamp switches:B B model 57SA part #31947 D/E and Foglamp 3 position model 57SA part number 31946B. In my copy of the Rootes ManualB WSM.143/144 First re-issue the wiring diagram shows both lights controlled by a single switch.B B On the pictorial of the dash at the far left lower corner of the dash to the left of and below the a mmeter location B it is indicated that a switch goes there for auxliliary lamp (if fitted).B However, on my car, that is where my heater blower switch is located and there is no location for the blower switch anywhere on the pictorial! I am very content to leave the B blower switch where it is and follow the highly knowledgeable Michael King and his information on the auxiliary panel.B B However, it would seem a case could be made for putting a single switch controling both lights by the ammeter and putting the blower switch (with its metal label surround) on a separate auxiliary panel under the dash bottom roll.B B Of course, there are examples of incorrect info in the manual, are there not?! Just stirring the pot a little late in the day for the fun of it.B B Your forgiveness please! Gene _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 06:34:00 From allanballard at att.net Wed Apr 13 15:06:56 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:06:56 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: <32CADAF00F9343E89DDD15D336D32E80@ronpc1> References: <32CADAF00F9343E89DDD15D336D32E80@ronpc1> Message-ID: <3167AE64-3236-4FD1-B5B8-648726143F61@att.net> Back in the day it was not unusual to run 2 fog lights. One switch for 2 fog lights makes sense from that perspective. Regarding the use of one switch for both fog and driving lights, the rotary switch for fog and spot (driving) lights (Sparto or Wipac) provided Off--Fog--Spot (Driving) or Pair (both). If one didn't have a rotary switch, the only option that would allow operation of either light or both lights would call for two switches. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 13, 2011, at 4:35 PM, Ron Fraser wrote: > Gene > TBON lists the driving light and the fog light but there is little > detail. The switch panel is not shown. > > The Rootes Parts List in the Special Accessories Section indicates: > > 5220643 Driving Lamp Kit superseded by 1216602 > 5220644 Fog Lamp Kit superseded by 1216603 > > Note. For initial fitting 5220276 Switch Kit(Series I,II& III) 1800381 > Switch from Series IV and 1201417 Brackets are required > > The wire diagram shows one switch and 2 Fog lights. This could be > a typo about the 2 Fog lights? The one switch with the Fog and Driving > light makes sense since you would use one or the other lamps as required for > the driving conditions. 2 Switches would let you have both lights on at > the same time. > > Is there a wire diagram with the Switch kit that explains the 2 switches? I > don't know. > > Ron Fraser > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of genepadgett at comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 10:56 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Tigers] driving lights > > > Any info on this from the BON?B B I do not have a copy.B B B However, and > for whatever it may be worth, my old CAT Shop Notes Third Edition (1980) has > an extensive Parts List in it.B B Who compilied it and from where does not > seem to be indicated.B B However, it lists the following Lucas models under > Fog Lamps:B B FT6, SFT576, and SFT700.B B For Long range driving lamps it > lists LR6, SLR576, and SLR700.B B It also lists two Foglamp switches:B B > model 57SA part #31947 D/E and Foglamp 3 position model 57SA part number > 31946B. > > > > In my copy of the Rootes ManualB WSM.143/144 First re-issue the wiring > diagram shows both lights controlled by a single switch.B B On the > pictorial of the dash at the far left lower corner of the dash to the left > of and below the a mmeter location B it is indicated that a switch goes > there for auxliliary lamp (if fitted).B However, on my car, that is where > my heater blower switch is located and there is no location for the blower > switch anywhere on the pictorial! > > > > I am very content to leave the B blower switch where it is and follow the > highly knowledgeable Michael King and his information on the auxiliary > panel.B B However, it would seem a case could be made for putting a single > switch controling both lights by the ammeter and putting the blower switch > (with its metal label surround) on a separate auxiliary panel under the dash > bottom roll.B B Of course, there are examples of incorrect info in the > manual, are there not?! > > > > Just stirring the pot a little late in the day for the fun of it.B B Your > forgiveness please! > > > > Gene > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3568 - Release Date: 04/12/11 > 06:34:00 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From stubrennan at comcast.net Wed Apr 13 16:00:40 2011 From: stubrennan at comcast.net (Stu Brennan) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:00:40 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] driving lights In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <001201cbfa26$3d4626e0$6501a8c0@Brennan> I have a set of landing lights, 4453 is the bulb number, IIRC. Yes they are extremely bright, being about 100 watts, but they have really narrow beams Fine if you are going down a long straight road, but useless in corners. They are really great for getting oncoming traffic to dim their high beams, and perhaps pull over to the side of the road until they can see again... They came from my friend's BMW 2002, and they've been kicking around our gang since he sold the car back in the '80's. They came to me to go on my son's jeep, but they're still in the box... Stu From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Wed Apr 13 18:12:38 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:12:38 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! In-Reply-To: <001201cbfa26$3d4626e0$6501a8c0@Brennan> References: <001201cbfa26$3d4626e0$6501a8c0@Brennan> Message-ID: <000001cbfa38$a9e23d40$fda6b7c0$@rr.com> http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216060_1664239491484_14021474 96_31384935_2279758_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208278_1664239691489_14021474 96_31384936_6041616_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207153_1664239971496_14021474 96_31384937_3867954_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208773_1664240091499_14021474 96_31384938_8349900_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207566_1664241131525_14021474 96_31384946_5185527_n.jpg The engine in finally ready for the dyno now. Have all the pieces and parts. I decided to just restore the original remote oil filter assembly vs making something new or using the pathetically small spin on. I had to move the coil to the alt bracket. Need to borrow a engine lift to get this baby on a engine cradle and then to the dyno. Due to Army business (I hate when that interferes with my hobbies), will not be able to get the engine on the dyno till the week of the 25th. Anyone want to venture on the power developed? Duke B382002037 From sganz at pacbell.net Wed Apr 13 22:21:11 2011 From: sganz at pacbell.net (Sandy Ganz) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:21:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! In-Reply-To: <000001cbfa38$a9e23d40$fda6b7c0$@rr.com> References: <001201cbfa26$3d4626e0$6501a8c0@Brennan> <000001cbfa38$a9e23d40$fda6b7c0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <380276.22986.qm@web82808.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Duke - Awesome job, looks great! I'll put myself on the board at 447Hp as my guess ;) Sandy ________________________________ From: Samouce's To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, April 13, 2011 5:12:38 PM Subject: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216060_1664239491484_14021474 96_31384935_2279758_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208278_1664239691489_14021474 96_31384936_6041616_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207153_1664239971496_14021474 96_31384937_3867954_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208773_1664240091499_14021474 96_31384938_8349900_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207566_1664241131525_14021474 96_31384946_5185527_n.jpg The engine in finally ready for the dyno now. Have all the pieces and parts. I decided to just restore the original remote oil filter assembly vs making something new or using the pathetically small spin on. I had to move the coil to the alt bracket. Need to borrow a engine lift to get this baby on a engine cradle and then to the dyno. Due to Army business (I hate when that interferes with my hobbies), will not be able to get the engine on the dyno till the week of the 25th. Anyone want to venture on the power developed? Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/sganz at pacbell.net From wseay at embarqmail.com Thu Apr 14 08:52:03 2011 From: wseay at embarqmail.com (Will Seay) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:52:03 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! In-Reply-To: <000001cbfa38$a9e23d40$fda6b7c0$@rr.com> References: <001201cbfa26$3d4626e0$6501a8c0@Brennan> <000001cbfa38$a9e23d40$fda6b7c0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000001cbfab3$851fb9d0$8f5f2d70$@com> Looks pretty mean. - nice -Will -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:13 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! The engine in finally ready for the dyno now. Have all the pieces and parts. I decided to just restore the original remote oil filter assembly vs making something new or using the pathetically small spin on. I had to move the coil to the alt bracket. Need to borrow a engine lift to get this baby on a engine cradle and then to the dyno. Due to Army business (I hate when that interferes with my hobbies), will not be able to get the engine on the dyno till the week of the 25th. Anyone want to venture on the power developed? Duke B382002037 From BuckTrippel at Verizon.net Thu Apr 14 11:28:51 2011 From: BuckTrippel at Verizon.net (Buck Trippel) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:28:51 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Tigers United Registration Message-ID: <693DA2CBEC5A41B6BF8331E5CB484BB6@BUCK> The Early Registration period for Tigers United XXXIII in Long Beach CA ends in two weeks on May 1st. The Tigers United Committee gives full participants who register early a $20 dollar discount (about 15%). Now is the time to take advantage of this offer. The registration form as well as registration details are available on the Tigers United section of the CAT Forum under "TU Registration". http://www.catmbr.org/VB_forum/forumdisplay.php?f=34 Save money! Register now. Buck Trippel From milward at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 14 15:06:56 2011 From: milward at roadrunner.com (Bill Rogers Motorsport Memories) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:06:56 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Driving Lights Message-ID: When we attended SUNI at Rapid City, part of the program was a sunset ceremony at Mount Rushmore, which meant driving back down the mountain using Rootes issue period correct sealed beam headlights. I felt that was dangerous and resolved to upgrade the lighting on the Tiger. Ours is a pretty stock driver rather than a show queen so I have no difficulty making upgrades. I don't cut and drill and I keep the old parts, but I replaced the headlights with Hella quartz lights from Moss and added a Lucas (Moss repro) SLR576 5" Spot on the driver's side and a similar SFT576 Fog on the passenger side. These are period correct and from my experience in the 60's UK, were probably more common than Rootes branded items - the factory rally cars used them anyway since they were better. The tricky bit was finding a set of handed Rootes brackets for them that mount to the bumper brackets; they jog over to clear the overriders and the hood when open. For some reason one side is quite common but the other is rare. The fog has a housing for a headlight bulb with dim (fog) and high beam filaments. I used relays and a two position lighting switch. I mounted the switch in the center hole in the dash; posiition 1- fog, position 2 - spot plus fog high beam. While I was at it I replaced the turn signal switch with one that has the headlight flash feature and another relay. Bill Rogers From genepadgett at comcast.net Thu Apr 14 20:49:01 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:49:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] 1/2 inch or 12mm wheel studs In-Reply-To: <1269348590.286079.1302835720274.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <618531599.286098.1302835741540.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> I am looking to install 1/2 inch or 12mm studs.I want to keep my existing hubs with their 7/16 inchB studs and get a separate set ofB hubs for the largerB studs. I know the front hubs are the same as for a Series IV- V Alpine.B B Are the rears also the same? I have kept my oem 13 inch wheels.All in case some day I can go b ack if I ever wanted to. I would appreciate the benefit of the experience of others who have made this type of change.I understand thereB are clearance issues as to size of head and knurl .What sizes will work? Which is better,B screw-in or press-in studs? Any particular brandsB recommended or otherwise? Do 12mm studs work okay with wheels drilled for 1/2 studs (the std to metric conversion is pretty close!).Anything else to consider? Thanks in advance for any and all guidance!Gene From tkparker1941 at gmail.com Fri Apr 15 07:30:14 2011 From: tkparker1941 at gmail.com (Tom Parker) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:30:14 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion Message-ID: Good Morning all, I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to convert to manual brakes. The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What I'd like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car without breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I was young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? Tom ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. From Theo.Smit at dynastream.com Fri Apr 15 08:24:17 2011 From: Theo.Smit at dynastream.com (Smit, Theo) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:24:17 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] 1/2 inch or 12mm wheel studs In-Reply-To: <618531599.286098.1302835741540.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1269348590.286079.1302835720274.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <618531599.286098.1302835741540.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <47A9A7829443AE49853415B6D05B068405E2FE0AD9@OLE2K7CCR1.ad.garmin.com> I've used ARP/Mark Williams and Moroso threaded studs, and Moroso press-in studs. Either one (threaded or press-in) will work fine as long as you install them correctly; the threaded studs typically require a washer under the shoulder and the hub so that the fillet on the underside of the head can clear the threads. ARP makes specific note of this in their installation instructions. 12mm studs are only 1mm larger diameter than 7/16 studs, so they will probably even work with wheels originally designed for 7/16 studs and taper nuts, but you run the risk of having someone, that doesn't realize you have metric studs, inadvertently thread on the improper lugnuts. The recommended installation torque for the threaded studs I used was something like 90 ft-lb, which is required to make sure that the stud doesn't inadvertently thread itself into the hub as you're driving. I had Doug Jennings' (Tiger Auto, in Dayton OH) machinist drill and thread a new set of hubs with 1/2-20 threads. Not cheap, but bombproof. The most fiddly bit with press-in studs is the pressing in part. You can use a large-body 1/2" nut and a washer stack to pull the stud into the hub; alternatively you can use a large bench vise or a hydraulic press, but with either of those you have to ensure that it goes in straight. Cheers, Theo > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of genepadgett at comcast.net > Sent: April 14, 2011 8:49 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: [Tigers] 1/2 inch or 12mm wheel studs > > I am looking to install 1/2 inch or 12mm studs.I want to keep my > existing hubs > with their 7/16 inchB studs and get a separate set ofB hubs for the > largerB studs. I know the front hubs are the same as for a Series IV- V > Alpine.B B Are the rears also the same? I have kept my oem 13 inch > wheels.All > in case some day I can go b ack if I ever wanted to. > > > > I would appreciate the benefit of the experience of others who have > made this > type of change.I understand thereB are clearance issues as to size of > head and > knurl .What sizes will work? Which is better,B screw-in or press-in > studs? Any > particular brandsB recommended or otherwise? Do 12mm studs work okay > with > wheels drilled for 1/2 studs (the std to metric conversion is pretty > close!).Anything else to consider? > > > > Thanks in advance for any and all guidance!Gene > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/theo.smit at dynastream.com > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From atwittsend at verizon.net Fri Apr 15 11:06:21 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:21 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion References: Message-ID: Tom, Not sure what is out there in the Wilwood line and the like. A number of people have used the older Datsun (Nissan) M/C for its top/bottom bolt configuration. Some have used an older Mazda (and thus Ford Ranger) M/C. Most of these M/C's came with 11/16" bores. A lot of these also came on booster cars. So, it takes some adaptation for a rod between the pedal and the M/C. In my case installed a Datsun 610 (booster) M/C with a smaller 3/4" bore. I'm hoping for a lighter pedal but with enough travel. The mounting holes needed minimal filing to align. For a rod I used an adjustable piece from a Volvo 122. The retaining washer had to be carefully ground down small enough to fit the back of the bore, but large enough to be retained by the clip. Adapting lines between the Tiger's British configuration and the Japanese metric M/C is still a "work in progress." This also converts from a single to a dual (tandem) configuration. Proportioning of the lines has yet to be determined. Like most things throwing enough money at it should take care of the situation. For all the rest (on a budget)... "there's Master Cylinder (card) adaptations." :-) Tom (Witt) > > I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to > convert to manual brakes. > > The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system > which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the > rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What > I'd > like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not > too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. > > So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car > without > breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I > was > young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable > effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. > > Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? > > Tom > > ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. From genepadgett at comcast.net Fri Apr 15 11:46:15 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:46:15 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi Tom, For what its worth, Classic Motorsports went to a 1980 Subaru twin master cylinder in their Tiger resto project.B B Here is the link to this part of their project:B B http://classicmotorsports.net/project-cars/1965-sunbeam-tiger/updates/4/ B Cheers,B Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Parker" To: "LIST TIGER" Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 8:30:14 AM Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion Good Morning all, I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to convert to manual brakes. The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What I'd like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car without breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I was young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? Tom ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From drmayf at mayfco.com Fri Apr 15 12:46:18 2011 From: drmayf at mayfco.com (Larry Mayfield) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:46:18 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4DA8927A.6040903@mayfco.com> Interesting... in that we are so used to the Japanese building cars and trucks and sending them to us, this is one case where ford designed and built the Ranger and sent it to Japan as the Mazda B series of trucks and of course the Mazda version was also sold here in the US at the same time...go figure. mayf On 4/15/2011 10:06 AM, Thomas Witt wrote: > Tom, > Not sure what is out there in the Wilwood line and the like. A number > of people have used the older Datsun (Nissan) M/C for its top/bottom > bolt configuration. *Some have used an older Mazda (and thus Ford > Ranger) M/C*. Most of these M/C's came with 11/16" bores. A lot of > these also came on booster cars. So, it takes some adaptation for a > rod between the pedal and the M/C. > > In my case installed a Datsun 610 (booster) M/C with a smaller 3/4" > bore. I'm hoping for a lighter pedal but with enough travel. The > mounting holes needed minimal filing to align. For a rod I used an > adjustable piece from a Volvo 122. The retaining washer had to be > carefully ground down small enough to fit the back of the bore, but > large enough to be retained by the clip. Adapting lines between the > Tiger's British configuration and the Japanese metric M/C is still a > "work in progress." This also converts from a single to a dual > (tandem) configuration. Proportioning of the lines has yet to be > determined. > > Like most things throwing enough money at it should take care of the > situation. For all the rest (on a budget)... "there's Master Cylinder > (card) adaptations." :-) > > Tom (Witt) From atwittsend at verizon.net Fri Apr 15 13:32:59 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:32:59 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <6B894D4814C049FA85386EF45FCE77A7@student2> The Subaru M/C looks just like the Datsun. Nice to know. The Datsun stuff is getting hard to find - at least at Pick A Part. > Hi Tom, > > > > For what its worth, Classic Motorsports went to a 1980 Subaru twin master > cylinder in their Tiger resto project.B B Here is the link to this part > of > their project:B B > http://classicmotorsports.net/project-cars/1965-sunbeam-tiger/updates/4/ B > > > > Cheers,B Gene From amberlychamberlain at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 15 14:32:37 2011 From: amberlychamberlain at sbcglobal.net (Amberly Chamberlain) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:32:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <842163.44934.qm@web81502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I used a 3/4 Datsun master and upgraded my rear to RX7 disc and it stops like a champ with good peddle feel. Im sure there are others that have many other set ups. Cheers Frank --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Tom Parker wrote: From: Tom Parker Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion To: "LIST TIGER" Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:30 AM Good Morning all, I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to convert to manual brakes. The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What I'd like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car without breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I was young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? Tom ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/amberlychamberlain at sbcglobal.net From bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 15 16:28:18 2011 From: bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com (bob webb) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:28:18 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion References: <842163.44934.qm@web81502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: my 69 fastback has great brakes, but sunbeam used an odd set up starting in 1968. it has a lockheed dual master with a lockheed booster. the booster is only connected to the front brakes. sounds odd but it works! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amberly Chamberlain" To: "LIST TIGER" ; "Tom Parker" Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion >I used a 3/4 Datsun master and upgraded my rear to RX7 disc and it stops >like > a champ with good peddle feel. Im sure there are others that have many > other > set ups. > > Cheers > > Frank > > --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Tom Parker wrote: > > From: Tom Parker > Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion > To: "LIST TIGER" > Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:30 AM > > Good Morning all, > > I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to > convert to manual brakes. > > The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system > which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the > rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What > I'd > like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not > too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. > > So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car > without > breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I > was > young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable > effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. > > Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? > > Tom > > ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/amberlychamberlain at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com From maliburevue at yahoo.com Fri Apr 15 17:26:47 2011 From: maliburevue at yahoo.com (Gary) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:26:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <128388.43470.qm@web33205.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have always wondered how well that would work, since the front brakes do most of the work. --- On Fri, 4/15/11, bob webb wrote: From: bob webb Subject: Re: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion To: "Amberly Chamberlain" , "LIST TIGER" , "Tom Parker" Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 3:28 PM my 69 fastback has great brakes, but sunbeam used an odd set up starting in 1968. it has a lockheed dual master with a lockheed booster. the booster is only connected to the front brakes. sounds odd but it works! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amberly Chamberlain" To: "LIST TIGER" ; "Tom Parker" Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion > I used a 3/4 Datsun master and upgraded my rear to RX7 disc and it stops like > a champ with good peddle feel. Im sure there are others that have many other > set ups. > > Cheers > > Frank > > --- On Fri, 4/15/11, Tom Parker wrote: > > From: Tom Parker > Subject: [Tigers] Manual Brake Conversion > To: "LIST TIGER" > Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:30 AM > > Good Morning all, > > I'm in the middle of a debate, more like "going to school," over how to > convert to manual brakes. > > The issue centers around a near catastrophic failure of the brake system > which, fortunately, happened in my garage, as opposed to on the road: the > rear brake line sprung a leak at the driver's side wheel cylinder. What I'd > like to end up with is as close to a tandem brake system as possible. Not > too hard to do, except the Girling brake booster is in the way. > > So, first question: What size master cylinder bore will stop the car without > breaking the driver;'s leg in the process? I go back a long way; when I was > young most cars didn't have power brakes, and they stopped with reasonable > effort. Today that doesn't seem to be the case. > > Any thoughts? suggestions? Steve? Tom? Larry? Anyone? > > Tom > > ' 67 Mark 2, now moving under its own power. > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/amberlychamberlain at sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobjeanbeams at roadrunner.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/maliburevue at yahoo.com From denismercier at telvic.net Sat Apr 16 10:50:49 2011 From: denismercier at telvic.net (denis mercier) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:50:49 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold Message-ID: Hi Listers. One of my friend need a driver side exhaust manifold for his MKII. If someone have one for sale please let me know. Thanks ! Denis B382000926LRXFE From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 16 12:03:43 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:03:43 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001cbfc60$a0483da0$e0d8b8e0$@rr.com> Same one that can be found on a Falcon. Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of denis mercier Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:51 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Cc: Benoit Martel Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold Hi Listers. One of my friend need a driver side exhaust manifold for his MKII. If someone have one for sale please let me know. Thanks ! Denis B382000926LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sat Apr 16 16:13:03 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:13:03 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold In-Reply-To: <000001cbfc60$a0483da0$e0d8b8e0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <6A866E08C39B4B9891D979F282208427@ronpc1> The Ford Parts List # is C3DZ-9431-A LH exhaust manifold This is a Falcon exhaust manifold. The casting # on the manifold is C3DE-9431A; here is a picture of one. http://www.mustangtek.com/exhaust/C3DE-9431-A.html Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:04 PM To: 'denis mercier'; tigers at autox.team.net Cc: 'Benoit Martel' Subject: Re: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold Same one that can be found on a Falcon. Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of denis mercier Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:51 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Cc: Benoit Martel Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold Hi Listers. One of my friend need a driver side exhaust manifold for his MKII. If someone have one for sale please let me know. Thanks ! Denis B382000926LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3575 - Release Date: 04/15/11 06:34:00 From wwwdg at webtv.net Sat Apr 16 19:47:17 2011 From: wwwdg at webtv.net (David or Gary) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:47:17 GMT Subject: [Tigers] Exhaust manifold Message-ID: Hi, left aligned. Thank You, David From wwwdg at webtv.net Sat Apr 16 19:47:59 2011 From: wwwdg at webtv.net (David or Gary) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:47:59 GMT Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) Message-ID: From allanballard at att.net Mon Apr 18 16:15:19 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:19 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into the motor? My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the gas tank dry, into the motor. I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at 230F, and that's why it spun a bearing - but how could that happen...? Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do that? I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly will need to replace the camshaft as well. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine From jeff.holt7 at gmail.com Mon Apr 18 18:06:45 2011 From: jeff.holt7 at gmail.com (Jeff Holt) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:06:45 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Wheels/Tires Message-ID: <3DF50C39-E324-445C-BE4F-2A767729B364@gmail.com> I sold my original Pie Wedge mags and the tires. I like the look of Panasports and/or Minilites, but I want to go larger. I assume I can do 14's but what do I need to do to go 15"? Low profile tires? What offsets? Can someone suggest a good (low-priced) source? Do I need to do anything to even go 14"? Jeff Holt From prmnes at verizon.net Mon Apr 18 20:49:58 2011 From: prmnes at verizon.net (Paul Memont) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:49:58 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <6D7BBF2E-83B9-4496-BA50-0EC94E2E7E3C@verizon.net> The valve in the carb I would guess. Paul Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Allan Ballard wrote: > Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into > the motor? > > My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the > gas tank dry, into > the motor. > > I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at > 230F, and that's why it spun a > bearing - but how could that happen...? > > Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do > that? > > I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, > and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. > > Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly > will need to replace the camshaft as well. > > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/prmnes at verizon.net From genepadgett at comcast.net Mon Apr 18 20:54:43 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:54:43 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <579014598.117832.1303181661526.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1965242919.117864.1303181683612.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Allan, my guess is that its at least partly aB carb float shutoff problem. As I understand it the SU pumps supply fuel "on demand". So if the bowls fill and the shutoff valves do not shut off the flow, the pump will keep pumping.B B Obviously, that would not explain a situation where the key was off and the pump kept pumping, but you probably would have heard it continuing to tick if that was the case.Perhaps it is wired in a way that has power to it directly rather than through the switch? Those are the first two things I would check anyway. Hope it turns out to be an easy fix. Gene ---- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Ballard" To: "LIST TIGER" Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:15:19 PM Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into the motor? My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the gas tank dry, into the motor. I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at 230F, and that's why it spun a bearing - but how could that happen...? Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do that? I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly will need to replace the camshaft as well. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From mark at bradakis.com Mon Apr 18 21:34:07 2011 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:34:07 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Tigers] Well, shucks Message-ID: <20110419033407.BF7342E09B@bradakis.com> That wasn't nice. Had a series of power bumps here at the house over the weekend that messed with my computers, like the main Team.Net server. That old Dell had been rock solid reliable, with an uptime of over 425 days. Oh well. Of course my computer troubles are nothing at all compared to the tornado havoc over the weekend. Hopefully no listers were seriously affected. I still remember what damage can be done by twisters from my years in the Midwest. When I did get the machines back up and running again a few things didn't quite work out, some software failed to start as it should. So you may have noticed no Team.Net email for a while. I was at work all day so I didn't notice until this evening. Sorry. We should be back in business now, though. Perhaps last week when I posted about 20 years of Team.Net I should have put in a pitch for some donations to acquire some newer, more stable hardware ( bigger UPS ) and some upgraded software. I certainly did recieve some donations, will hopefully get around to thanking folks in a day or two. So if you have a few bucks laying around and feel like helping to keep this Team.Net experiment around for another 20 years, feel free to visit http://www.team.net/donate.html - wait, I better update that file, the FAX machine is printing blank faxes, another bit of hardware I'll likely have to replace. Computers can be so much fun. Anyway, Team.Net email, forums and web pages should all be back to mostly normal, thank you for your patience. mjb. From atwittsend at verizon.net Mon Apr 18 21:38:26 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:26 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Once you get beyond a few gallons it would seem the gas would flow out of an opening (like a valve cover breather). Also you would likely smell it - even the vapors could have made the engine rich enough to stall the car. Do you have evidence of this account or is the engine builder trying to shift the blame??? I'd ask the builder where the gas got into the engine. If he states from the fuel pump (like its an attached to the block mechanical pump) I think you caught the guy. Lastly I'd think you would loose a rod bearing before a cam bearing. Maybe I'm just skeptical, but something just isn't adding up. Tom From rfraser at bluefrog.com Mon Apr 18 21:48:14 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:48:14 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Allan The stock fuel pump is an on demand type electrical fuel pump. When the pressure in the line reaches a certain point the pump shuts off. The floats in the carb determine if there is a demand for fuel. If a float no longer floats or it is hung up somehow in the fuel bowl the pump will pump fuel until it runs out of liquid or burns out. Yes leaving the ignition ON would also leave the fuel pump ON. You need to check the feed wire to the pump to make sure it is not always 12V; it must be switched by the ignition switch. I would think you would hear the pump always running if there was always 12V to the pump. The ignition switch could also be bad or there are poor connections there. You also need to check the carb floats for a problem. I don't think there is any other path for the fuel in this type carb but I'm not that familiar with your carb. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allan Ballard Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 6:15 PM To: LIST TIGER Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into the motor? My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the gas tank dry, into the motor. I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at 230F, and that's why it spun a bearing - but how could that happen...? Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do that? I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly will need to replace the camshaft as well. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3575 - Release Date: 04/18/11 06:37:00 From awtiger at cox.net Tue Apr 19 21:55:15 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:55:15 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <5D9BC614D0E44267983A5B2393CD27D0@awtigerPC> Something doesn't sound right here, Allan. Under normal circumstances, that couldn't happen, and by "normal circumstances," I mean someone paying attention to what they are doing. I admittedly don't have any experience with an Edelbrock carb, but I'm sure that they're not too much different than a Holley. For a Holley to flood like that, the needle and seat would have to be stuck wide open and, if anyone were watching what they were doing, they'd see gas bubbling up out of the float bowl vent tubes. Sure, I suppose some of the gas would run down the throat of the carb, but it would also be running over the top of the carb and down into the valleys on top of the intake. Did your engine builder just start the engine, let it run and walk away and give it no supervision whatsoever??? The other point of interest is if it were flowing that much fuel into the engine, there's no way it would idle at all. Are they saying that it did this while it was running or after they shut it off? Did they not check the oil level of the motor after initial start-up??? The bottom line is that the pump would continue to keep pressure on the system, provided that power was still going to it after the engine was shut off. However, the needle and seat is what shuts the fuel flow off to the motor when the bowls fill. I'd be very hard pressed to believe that no one either saw the fuel spilling out of the vent tubes or at least smelled it. Are the folks doing your rebuild reputable? Do they have Ford V8 experience? Personally, I think there's more to this than what they are telling you. Best of luck, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE TAC #740 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Ballard" To: "LIST TIGER" Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:15 PM Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question > Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas > into > the motor? > > My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped > the > gas tank dry, into > the motor. > > I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was > idling at > 230F, and that's why it spun a > bearing - but how could that happen...? > > Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do > that? > > I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without > points, > and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. > > Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, > possibly > will need to replace the camshaft as well. > > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/awtiger at cox.net From genepadgett at comcast.net Mon Apr 18 22:15:27 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:15:27 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Wheels/Tires In-Reply-To: <815962385.120826.1303186281362.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1453779791.120923.1303186527541.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: genepadgett at comcast.net To: "Jeff Holt" Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:11:21 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Wheels/Tires Hi Jeff, you can actually go to 16's as I have, it all depends on what you want. When I was looking for wheels, I dug a lot of info out of the tigersunited.com web site.What will fit depends in part on what rim width you want.B A narrower tire and rim in front makes for easier steering.B B B A wider tire and rim makes for more rubber on the road and better cornering grip,B but heavier steering.B B If you want wider all around, are you willing to do some minor valance and fender lip trimming? BTW a 15 inch wheelB is going to put your A arms right at the edge of the rim at some point in the defection arc.So wheel weights need to be inboard of the rim edge, not on the rim edge if your wheel choice get really close inboard.B With 16 inchers the a-arm tucks inside under the rim and is less a problem.B With 16 inchers, I run 205/45's in the front.B B That low profile tire is about 23 inches in diameter, which is close to oem stockB wheel and tire combination diameter.Keep in mind that the size in the back will affect your speedo accuracy.B For me, the starting place was to look for the type and brands of tires I wanted.I spent a lot of time on the tirerack site pouring over test results.The number of tires available get larger as the wheel diameter gets bigger. Once I found the tire(s) I would want, the size availability helped dictate the diameter of wheel.B Since offset changes with rim width, one constant to work with is backside measurement. That is the distance from the hub mountingB face to the outer edge of the inside rim.You need to keep that no more than about 4.75 inches, per the tigersunited info, otherwise you have a-arm andB rim interference in front.B That should allow you to fit a 7 inch rim on the front with a little trimming of the lower valence lip in the wheel well.AB 6 inch rim having that same backspace, and a correspondingly narrower tire,B should will fitB without trimming, but I will leave it for others to confirm.B B With a 4.75 inch back space you should be okay in the back as well.B B Just remember that tires have a bit bigger cross-section than the width of the rim so you need to consider that in looking at clearances to the springs back there. Not sure what fits your pricing parameters, but one source of minilite look alikes is www.vtoperformance.com B with whom I have no affiliation.Got my 16 inchers from them when they were Propack Racing.They also have some Sunbeam Alpine listed wheels on ebay as we speak.If you contact them be sure and ask what size studs they are drilled for. Mine were drilled for 1/2 inch studs, which makes changing a tires a hassle to get the nuts centered in the holes. Hope some of that helps!B Gene .B ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Holt" To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:06:45 PM Subject: [Tigers] Wheels/Tires I sold my original Pie Wedge mags and the tires. I like the look of Panasports and/or Minilites, but I want to go larger. I assume I can do 14's but what do I need to do to go 15"? Low profile tires? What offsets? Can someone suggest a good (low-priced) source? Do I need to do anything to even go 14"? Jeff Holt _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From allanballard at att.net Tue Apr 19 03:04:41 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:04:41 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <5D9BC614D0E44267983A5B2393CD27D0@awtigerPC> References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <5D9BC614D0E44267983A5B2393CD27D0@awtigerPC> Message-ID: <07422728-B60E-47E9-887B-26BB447F9B6F@att.net> Thanks folks. I should find out more, this morning. At least I feel better prepared to deal with this. Once before at that shop a mechanic left the ignition switch on and the battery was almost dead when I arrived so I wonder, why no mention of a dead battery this time. I further wonder whether the pump is really shorted to "on,' and working with the ignition switch off. Pouring in a gallon of gas should test that "theory." I'm curious as well regarding how long would it take to push any significant volume through the system, in this manner. OTOH Murphy's Law being always in effect... Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 19, 2011, at 11:55 PM, awtiger wrote: > Something doesn't sound right here, Allan. Under normal circumstances, that couldn't happen, and by "normal circumstances," I mean someone paying attention to what they are doing. I admittedly don't have any experience with an Edelbrock carb, but I'm sure that they're not too much different than a Holley. For a Holley to flood like that, the needle and seat would have to be stuck wide open and, if anyone were watching what they were doing, they'd see gas bubbling up out of the float bowl vent tubes. Sure, I suppose some of the gas would run down the throat of the carb, but it would also be running over the top of the carb and down into the valleys on top of the intake. Did your engine builder just start the engine, let it run and walk away and give it no supervision whatsoever??? > > The other point of interest is if it were flowing that much fuel into the engine, there's no way it would idle at all. Are they saying that it did this while it was running or after they shut it off? Did they not check the oil level of the motor after initial start-up??? The bottom line is that the pump would continue to keep pressure on the system, provided that power was still going to it after the engine was shut off. However, the needle and seat is what shuts the fuel flow off to the motor when the bowls fill. I'd be very hard pressed to believe that no one either saw the fuel spilling out of the vent tubes or at least smelled it. Are the folks doing your rebuild reputable? Do they have Ford V8 experience? Personally, I think there's more to this than what they are telling you. > > Best of luck, > Andy Walker > Edmond, OK > B382001600LRXFE > TAC #740 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Ballard" > To: "LIST TIGER" > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:15 PM > Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question > > >> Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into >> the motor? >> >> My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the >> gas tank dry, into >> the motor. >> >> I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at >> 230F, and that's why it spun a >> bearing - but how could that happen...? >> >> Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do >> that? >> >> I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, >> and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. >> >> Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly >> will need to replace the camshaft as well. >> >> >> Allan Ballard >> Mk1a Tiger >> SIV Alpine >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/awtiger at cox.net From rfraser at bluefrog.com Tue Apr 19 06:39:56 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:39:56 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <07422728-B60E-47E9-887B-26BB447F9B6F@att.net> Message-ID: Allan Delivery rate of the stock fuel pump is 15 gallons per hour so in theory the pump can empty the fuel tanks in less than an hour. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allan Ballard Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:05 AM To: LIST TIGER Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Thanks folks. I should find out more, this morning. At least I feel better prepared to deal with this. Once before at that shop a mechanic left the ignition switch on and the battery was almost dead when I arrived so I wonder, why no mention of a dead battery this time. I further wonder whether the pump is really shorted to "on,' and working with the ignition switch off. Pouring in a gallon of gas should test that "theory." I'm curious as well regarding how long would it take to push any significant volume through the system, in this manner. OTOH Murphy's Law being always in effect... Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine From mark.rense at ge.com Tue Apr 19 07:07:17 2011 From: mark.rense at ge.com (Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light)) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:07:17 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Allan, You mentioned "gallons" of gas would have been pumped into the engine. You did not mention whether the car sat for hours, days or weeks before the tanks were found dry, so let's look at the facts we have: 1. The fuel pump would have to be on and a float stuck open to allow a steady stream of gas to flow. I have run the Edelbrock (Carter) carbs on many engines, have never had a float issue unless the line pressure exceeded 8 psi. The original SU fuel pump can flow about 35 gallons per hour, but they only develop about 2-3 psi at the carb, so it would take a sizeable leak to pump your tanks dry even if the ignition was on for several days. 2. The carb would have overflowed and spilled gas through the exterior vents onto the engine, and by your comments of gallons of gas, the overflow would have certainly been noticed. 3. Edelbrocks use compound needle jets in the primary circuit, very hard to flow much fuel through those into the carb, and while the secondary jets are open and might leak, I've never seen or heard of it happening. 4. Even if all that gas somehow managed to flow through the circuits and down into the manifold, the only way into the crankcase from there is past the rings or past the valve guides. If gallons of gas were pumped in there, certainly one of the cylinders would have been hydraulically locked (filled with incompressible fluid, i.e. gas) and the intake manifold would have filled up as well. The engine would have never started and might have broken a rod trying. 5. The internal volume of a 260/289/302 is not that big, probably less than three gallons total if you assume an oil pan already full of oil. If you had more than that in the tanks, where did the rest go?? Even if all the leaked gas got past the rings and into the crankcase the engine would not turn over. 6. Per someone else's comments, a cam bearing is the last bearing I would suspect to go if the oil had been diluted with gas. A big-end rod bearing would be the primary suspect. Now without more details it's hard to get an exact diagnosis, but there would have to be a whole lot of wrongs lined up just right to create this mishap. Yes it could be possible but the probability is very low. I would be suspicious of the guy who told you this. I would also check every bearing in that engine for damage. Bugz -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allan Ballard Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 6:15 PM To: LIST TIGER Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into the motor? My new motor spun a cam bearing; the rebuilder said the fuel pump pumped the gas tank dry, into the motor. I will guess that the oil thinned accordingly, and that's why it was idling at 230F, and that's why it spun a bearing - but how could that happen...? Would leaving the ignition switched on, or perhaps an electrical short, do that? I run a replacement pump from Sunbeam Classics, the version without points, and an Edlebrock 500 cfm 4 bbl carb. Both have less than 4,000 miles. Meanwhile the new engine comes back out to receive all new bearings, possibly will need to replace the camshaft as well. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/mark.rense at ge.com From Carmods at aol.com Tue Apr 19 07:43:59 2011 From: Carmods at aol.com (Carmods at aol.com) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:43:59 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Message-ID: <9542f.2d259183.3adeeb9f@aol.com> allanballard at att.net writes: Under what circumstances would a stock fuel pump - pump gallons of gas into the motor? Allen, Here are two possibilities for your fuel leak problem. A few years ago I opened my garage and found the floor covered and the Tiger engine wet and filled with gasoline. The ignition was off and the float valve was new and working. What I eventually found was that the gas tank vent was plugged. As the garage heated up the pressure in the un vented tank went up it over powered the float valve. In a Holly, that is about 10 psi. After mopping and airing out the garage and changing the engine oil, I drilled a small hole in the gas cap so it will always vent. The cork seal on most old caps will leak enough to vent out, but I had found a new cap with a good seal. At an earlier time, I had another situation. I was changing the exhaust on my Tiger. I had the rear end jacked up as high as I could and also had a full tank of gas. The carburetor valve evidently had a slow leak that wasn't noticeable during normal driving, but with the constant pressure of the fuel above the carburetor, it leaked out over time. John Logan From mgman71 at comcast.net Tue Apr 19 09:56:40 2011 From: mgman71 at comcast.net (George Re) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:56:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Rear Cylinder Lock Plates Message-ID: <9000836.112956.1303228600134.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> I have another question. I am in need of the lock plates that hold in the rear wheel cylinders does anyone know where I can set 2 sets and if not what other car uses them. I have tried our suppliers and the part is N.L.A HELP. Thanks George Re From allanballard at att.net Tue Apr 19 10:07:12 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:07:12 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Cylinder Lock Plates In-Reply-To: <9000836.112956.1303228600134.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <9000836.112956.1303228600134.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <04547BE6-73DD-45E3-9735-07EC6C29253B@att.net> I believe that Sunbeam Specialties carries an item that works but is not a copy of the factory pieces. If not them, I'd check with Classic Sunbeam. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 19, 2011, at 11:56 AM, George Re wrote: > I have another question. I am in need of the lock plates that hold in the rear wheel cylinders does anyone know where I can set 2 sets and if not what other car uses them. I have tried our suppliers and the part is N.L.A HELP. Thanks George Re > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From atwittsend at verizon.net Tue Apr 19 18:54:40 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:54:40 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> Allan, There are just too many red flags to pin the cam bearing damage on a crank case full of gasoline diluted oil. Is it a small possibility (?) - yes, but very, very small. As it has been pointed out the gas would have likely leaked out the carburetor and been noticeable on the ground. If per chance fuel had actually leaked into the engine it likely would not have started either because it was hydro-locked or been ridiculously rich. In any of the cases the smell of gas would have been noticeable. If the cam bearing was noticeable bad, what was the condition of the other bearing and for that matter the cam itself? To find that out the engine had to be opened up. If only the cam bearing is bad it seems to indicate improper installation. That being either the bearing was misaligned (though getting the cam in would have made that noticeable) OR more likely the oil hole was not aligned with the galley. I would press the matter before accepting it as "your" problem. Tom (Witt) From cmeinel464 at aol.com Tue Apr 19 19:29:46 2011 From: cmeinel464 at aol.com (cmeinel464 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:29:46 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) Message-ID: <8CDCD119164FE0F-1F18-15169@webmail-d035.sysops.aol.com> http://giftbag.co.cc/597d From gabbardalex at att.net Tue Apr 19 19:31:43 2011 From: gabbardalex at att.net (Gabbard Gabbard) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:31:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> Message-ID: <406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello all, A crankcase full of gasoline seems odd. How does a carb of any type overflowing for any reason not produce hydrostatic lock in a cylinder with the quantity of fuel described? What path to the oil pan is open to gasoline through the carb? In a properly built system; there is no such path. I think gasoline in the oil is not the problem leading to cam bearing destruction. Alex Gabbard ________________________________ From: Thomas Witt To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, April 19, 2011 8:54:40 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Allan, There are just too many red flags to pin the cam bearing damage on a crank case full of gasoline diluted oil. Is it a small possibility (?) - yes, but very, very small. As it has been pointed out the gas would have likely leaked out the carburetor and been noticeable on the ground. If per chance fuel had actually leaked into the engine it likely would not have started either because it was hydro-locked or been ridiculously rich. In any of the cases the smell of gas would have been noticeable. If the cam bearing was noticeable bad, what was the condition of the other bearing and for that matter the cam itself? To find that out the engine had to be opened up. If only the cam bearing is bad it seems to indicate improper installation. That being either the bearing was misaligned (though getting the cam in would have made that noticeable) OR more likely the oil hole was not aligned with the galley. I would press the matter before accepting it as "your" problem. Tom (Witt) _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/gabbardalex at att.net From atwittsend at verizon.net Tue Apr 19 20:07:37 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:07:37 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> <406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm still curious to know if the builder knew the engine was going in a Tiger... and that the Tiger uses an electrical fuel pump. In my first post I eluded to this. I mean if the builder thinks gas leaked in to the block at the mechanical fuel pump then he's caught right there. I think Allan needs to ask questions of the builder in a ordered way so as not to tip him off, but see the builders "logic" or lack of. In situations like this people often say, "something smells fishy." It this case something doesn't smell "gassy." Tom ----- Original Message ----- Hello all, A crankcase full of gasoline seems odd. How does a carb of any type overflowing for any reason not produce hydrostatic lock in a cylinder with the quantity of fuel described? What path to the oil pan is open to gasoline through the carb? In a properly built system; there is no such path. I think gasoline in the oil is not the problem leading to cam bearing destruction. Alex Gabbard Allan, There are just too many red flags to pin the cam bearing damage on a crank case full of gasoline diluted oil. Is it a small possibility (?) - yes, but very, very small. As it has been pointed out the gas would have likely leaked out the carburetor and been noticeable on the ground. If per chance fuel had actually leaked into the engine it likely would not have started either because it was hydro-locked or been ridiculously rich. In any of the cases the smell of gas would have been noticeable. If the cam bearing was noticeable bad, what was the condition of the other bearing and for that matter the cam itself? To find that out the engine had to be opened up. If only the cam bearing is bad it seems to indicate improper installation. That being either the bearing was misaligned (though getting the cam in would have made that noticeable) OR more likely the oil hole was not aligned with the galley. I would press the matter before accepting it as "your" problem. Tom (Witt) From rande at thecia.net Tue Apr 19 21:24:25 2011 From: rande at thecia.net (rande) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:24:25 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] cylinder lock plates Message-ID: <4dae51e9.4cd9.0@thecia.net> Check eBay item # 320654792674 Are these the parts you're looking for? For those with a parts catalogue, they're part # 5041105 listed for Alpine I through IV, and presumably Tiger. From rfraser at bluefrog.com Tue Apr 19 22:10:39 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:10:39 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] cylinder lock plates In-Reply-To: <4dae51e9.4cd9.0@thecia.net> Message-ID: According to the Parts List those are 2 of the 3 parts you need per side. 5041105 Retaining plate Series III and IV These are the type of parts on my Tiger. 5041106 Locking plate There are 3 pieces that hold this style brake cylinder on each side and a rubber boot covers the parts. Series I and II has a slightly different set of part and the Series V cylinder with a screw type adjuster has another set of parts. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rande Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:24 PM To: allanballard at att.net Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] cylinder lock plates Check eBay item # 320654792674 Are these the parts you're looking for? For those with a parts catalogue, they're part # 5041105 listed for Alpine I through IV, and presumably Tiger. _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3581 - Release Date: 04/19/11 06:34:00 From jeff at v8tiger.demon.co.uk Wed Apr 20 00:11:48 2011 From: jeff at v8tiger.demon.co.uk (Jeff Howarth) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:11:48 +0100 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> <406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Allan, I think everyone but your engine builder is of the same opinion. I guess the proof of the pudding is to get him to state what he is putting the cause down to and then put a gallon of fuel in the tanks and put the ignition on - if you have fuel everywhere out of the carb and down the inlet you can check further. If the fuel pump stops on pressure build up and the gas stays in the tank then its over to him. Jeff In message , Thomas Witt writes >I'm still curious to know if the builder knew the engine was going in a >Tiger... and that the Tiger uses an electrical fuel pump. In my first >post I eluded to this. I mean if the builder thinks gas leaked in to >the block at the mechanical fuel pump then he's caught right there. > >I think Allan needs to ask questions of the builder in a ordered way so >as not to tip him off, but see the builders "logic" or lack of. In >situations like this people often say, "something smells fishy." It >this case something doesn't smell "gassy." > >Tom > > >----- Original Message ----- > > Hello all, > A crankcase full of gasoline seems odd. How does a carb of any type >overflowing for any reason not produce hydrostatic lock in a cylinder >with the quantity of fuel described? What path to the oil pan is open >to gasoline through the carb? In a properly built system; there is no >such path. I think gasoline in the oil is not the problem leading to >cam bearing destruction. > Alex Gabbard > > > > Allan, > > There are just too many red flags to pin the cam bearing damage on a >crank case full of gasoline diluted oil. Is it a small possibility (?) >- yes, but very, very small. > As it has been pointed out the gas would have likely leaked out the >carburetor and been noticeable on the ground. If per chance fuel had >actually leaked into the engine it likely would not have started either >because it was hydro-locked or been ridiculously rich. In any of the >cases the smell of gas would have been noticeable. > > If the cam bearing was noticeable bad, what was the condition of the >other bearing and for that matter the cam itself? To find that out the >engine had to be opened up. If only the cam bearing is bad it seems to >indicate improper installation. That being either the bearing was >misaligned (though getting the cam in would have made that noticeable) >OR more likely the oil hole was not aligned with the galley. I would >press the matter before accepting it as "your" problem. > > Tom (Witt) >_______________________________________________ >Tigers at autox.team.net >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jeff at v8tiger.demon.co.uk > > -- Jeff Howarth From jeff at v8tiger.demon.co.uk Wed Apr 20 01:05:36 2011 From: jeff at v8tiger.demon.co.uk (Jeff Howarth) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:05:36 +0100 Subject: [Tigers] Tom Hartmen Message-ID: Hi, can anyone give me Tom Hartmens contact details please - Tom are you on the list ? thanks Jeff -- Jeff Howarth From jliny5 at cox.net Wed Apr 20 06:46:56 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:46:56 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement Message-ID: <39EA50DCEDBC4EDC95FC6A27C3BB06B8@JPC> Hi All, I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger ownership... Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough to change...not so fast. Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached in and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was reluctant to apply too much pressure. I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jim From garywinblad at comcast.net Wed Apr 20 07:00:25 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: <39EA50DCEDBC4EDC95FC6A27C3BB06B8@JPC> Message-ID: <721582671.202147.1303304425145.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Jim, Good work not forcing anything! Early cars had inside removable sockets. Later cars (or later lights) have external screws to remove the plastic lenses to access the bulbs. Welcome to Tigers! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: James Lindner To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:46:56 -0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement Hi All, I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger ownership... Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough to change...not so fast. Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached in and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was reluctant to apply too much pressure. I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jim _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/garywinblad at comcast.net From jliny5 at cox.net Wed Apr 20 07:09:33 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:09:33 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: <721582671.202147.1303304425145.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <721582671.202147.1303304425145.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens side, only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly, inside. Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb. Thx, Jim Sent from my iPhone On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Gary Winblad wrote: > Jim, > Good work not forcing anything! > Early cars had inside removable sockets. > Later cars (or later lights) have external screws to remove > the plastic lenses to access the bulbs. > Welcome to Tigers! > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: James Lindner > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:46:56 -0000 (UTC) > Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement > > Hi All, > > I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger > ownership... > > Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is > working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough to > change...not so fast. > > Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached in > and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can > not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to > budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was > reluctant to apply too much pressure. > > I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated. > > Thanks, Jim > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/garywinblad at comcast.net From garywinblad at comcast.net Wed Apr 20 07:27:44 2011 From: garywinblad at comcast.net (Gary Winblad) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:27:44 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <434817600.203190.1303306064085.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Oh. Well .by now parts have been mixed and matched amongst most cars. Don't fear removing the wingnuts and the whole light assembly. Alot of dust and dirt accumulates inside and its always a good time to clean them out. Just don't drop the wingnuts or the lockwashers or they will be REALLY hard to get back. Once out, you can see how to remove the bulbs. Without external screws, your bulb sockets should be removable BUT someone might have changed your chrome base and put hidden screws you can't access until you remove the whole assembly. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: James Lindner To: Gary Winblad Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:09:33 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens side, only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly, inside. Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb. Thx, Jim Sent from my iPhone From jliny5 at cox.net Wed Apr 20 07:36:15 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:36:15 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: <434817600.203190.1303306064085.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> References: <434817600.203190.1303306064085.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <5F55D78B-1C71-4FD1-9327-39F2DAB5CE5F@cox.net> Thanks for the timely replies. Just the info I needed. Thx, Jim Sent from my iPhone On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Gary Winblad wrote: > Oh. > Well .by now parts have been mixed and matched amongst > most cars. > Don't fear removing the wingnuts and the whole light assembly. > Alot of dust and dirt accumulates inside and its always a good > time to clean them out. Just don't drop the wingnuts or the > lockwashers or they will be REALLY hard to get back. > Once out, you can see how to remove the bulbs. > Without external screws, your bulb sockets should be removable > BUT someone might have changed your chrome base and > put hidden screws you can't access until you remove the whole > assembly. > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: James Lindner > To: Gary Winblad > Cc: tigers at autox.team.net > Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:09:33 -0000 (UTC) > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement > > I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens side, only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly, inside. > > Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb. > > Thx, > > Jim > Sent from my iPhone From awtiger at cox.net Wed Apr 20 07:50:25 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger at cox.net) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 9:50:25 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20110420095025.W9NI9.178461.imail@eastrmwml44> Jim: My car is a Mk1A and, therefore, has the lenses that unscrew from the outside. However, over the years I have owned several Mk1's like yours and, if memory serves me correctly, I do believe that the bulb sockets just pull out of the housing with no twisting required. They have little "tangs" on them that hold them tightly in place inside the taillight housing; they're tight in the housing since that is how the bulb socket is grounded. If they haven't been out in a while, they might feel a bit stubborn, but some gentle persuasion from you will get them out without having to remove the wiring or the taillight housing. Best of luck, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE TAC #740 ---- James Lindner wrote: > I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens side, > only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly, > inside. > > Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb. > > Thx, > > Jim > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Gary Winblad wrote: > > > Jim, > > Good work not forcing anything! > > Early cars had inside removable sockets. > > Later cars (or later lights) have external screws to remove > > the plastic lenses to access the bulbs. > > Welcome to Tigers! > > Gary > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: James Lindner > > To: tigers at autox.team.net > > Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:46:56 -0000 (UTC) > > Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement > > > > Hi All, > > > > I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger > > ownership... > > > > Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is > > working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough > to > > change...not so fast. > > > > Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached > in > > and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can > > not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to > > budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was > > reluctant to apply too much pressure. > > > > I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated. > > > > Thanks, Jim > > _______________________________________________ > > Tigers at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/garywinblad at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/awtiger at cox.net From rfraser at bluefrog.com Wed Apr 20 08:43:14 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:43:14 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: <39EA50DCEDBC4EDC95FC6A27C3BB06B8@JPC> Message-ID: Jim This should give you a bit of a visual check as to which type of bulb holder you have. The flange of the non removable bulb holder is 1" in diameter and looks just bigger than where the bulb holder. The flange of the removable bulb holder is 1 3/8" in diameter; flange looks much bigger than the bulb holder. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lindner Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:47 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement Hi All, I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger ownership... Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough to change...not so fast. Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached in and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was reluctant to apply too much pressure. I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jim _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3583 - Release Date: 04/20/11 06:34:00 From allanballard at att.net Wed Apr 20 09:00:38 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (allanballard at att.net) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:00:38 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> <406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8FA7A999-E23F-4751-9237-BD5CF9CE56A5@att.net> Thanks for all comments, they are very helpful. Yes, they knew it was a tiger rebuild; they know the car already from a few repairs done there. I assume they knew it has an electric pump after putting the motor back together and into the car. I'll keep the list posted. Allan Ballard Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2011, at 10:07 PM, "Thomas Witt" wrote: > I'm still curious to know if the builder knew the engine was going in a Tiger... and that the Tiger uses an electrical fuel pump. In my first post I eluded to this. I mean if the builder thinks gas leaked in to the block at the mechanical fuel pump then he's caught right there. > > I think Allan needs to ask questions of the builder in a ordered way so as not to tip him off, but see the builders "logic" or lack of. In situations like this people often say, "something smells fishy." It this case something doesn't smell "gassy." > > Tom > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > Hello all, > A crankcase full of gasoline seems odd. How does a carb of any type overflowing for any reason not produce hydrostatic lock in a cylinder with the quantity of fuel described? What path to the oil pan is open to gasoline through the carb? In a properly built system; there is no such path. I think gasoline in the oil is not the problem leading to cam bearing destruction. > Alex Gabbard > > > > Allan, > > There are just too many red flags to pin the cam bearing damage on a crank case full of gasoline diluted oil. Is it a small possibility (?) - yes, but very, very small. > As it has been pointed out the gas would have likely leaked out the carburetor and been noticeable on the ground. If per chance fuel had actually leaked into the engine it likely would not have started either because it was hydro-locked or been ridiculously rich. In any of the cases the smell of gas would have been noticeable. > > If the cam bearing was noticeable bad, what was the condition of the other bearing and for that matter the cam itself? To find that out the engine had to be opened up. If only the cam bearing is bad it seems to indicate improper installation. That being either the bearing was misaligned (though getting the cam in would have made that noticeable) OR more likely the oil hole was not aligned with the galley. I would press the matter before accepting it as "your" problem. > > Tom (Witt) > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From choffman9 at cinci.rr.com Wed Apr 20 09:33:00 2011 From: choffman9 at cinci.rr.com (Curt Hoffman) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:33:00 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question In-Reply-To: <8FA7A999-E23F-4751-9237-BD5CF9CE56A5@att.net> References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2> <406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <8FA7A999-E23F-4751-9237-BD5CF9CE56A5@att.net> Message-ID: <005801cbff70$3b3cee20$b1b6ca60$@cinci.rr.com> Just as an aside, this all could be a red herring. I had my engine built and we failed two cams right on the startup. Actually one starting up on the dyno for a break in and the next rebuild after about 25 miles. Turned out to be due to using flat tappets and the new oils not being up to the task. Went to roller rockers and Rotella T oil and so far no issues on the 3rd generation rebuild. Curt -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of allanballard at att.net Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:01 AM To: Thomas Witt Cc: Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Thanks for all comments, they are very helpful. Yes, they knew it was a tiger rebuild; they know the car already from a few repairs done there. I assume they knew it has an electric pump after putting the motor back together and into the car. I'll keep the list posted. Allan Ballard From CoolVT at aol.com Wed Apr 20 09:56:02 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:56:02 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Message-ID: <24ebe.3ce78792.3ae05c12@aol.com> Seems to me there was an article in Hot Rod Magazine a few years back on bad batches of cams. Can't remember the manufacturer or application. In a message dated 4/20/2011 11:38:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, choffman9 at cinci.rr.com writes: Just as an aside, this all could be a red herring. I had my engine built and we failed two cams right on the startup. Actually one starting up on the dyno for a break in and the next rebuild after about 25 miles. Turned out to be due to using flat tappets and the new oils not being up to the task. Went to roller rockers and Rotella T oil and so far no issues on the 3rd generation rebuild. Curt -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of allanballard at att.net Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:01 AM To: Thomas Witt Cc: Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Thanks for all comments, they are very helpful. Yes, they knew it was a tiger rebuild; they know the car already from a few repairs done there. I assume they knew it has an electric pump after putting the motor back together and into the car. I'll keep the list posted. Allan Ballard _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From mgman71 at comcast.net Wed Apr 20 10:10:29 2011 From: mgman71 at comcast.net (George Re) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:10:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Wiper motor brush set Message-ID: <1623762374.175416.1303315829462.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hello again I am now looking to replace the brushes in the wiper motor does anyone know a source as to where to get them? Thanks in advance. George Re B9471055 From CoolVT at aol.com Wed Apr 20 10:25:04 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:25:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Wiper motor brush set Message-ID: <26688.77a61b9d.3ae062df@aol.com> George, I would think that if you take a sample into almost any shop that repairs electric motors that they could find something that would work well. In a message dated 4/20/2011 12:22:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mgman71 at comcast.net writes: Hello again I am now looking to replace the brushes in the wiper motor does anyone know a source as to where to get them? Thanks in advance. George Re B9471055 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From jliny5 at cox.net Wed Apr 20 11:14:51 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:14:51 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement In-Reply-To: <5F55D78B-1C71-4FD1-9327-39F2DAB5CE5F@cox.net> References: <434817600.203190.1303306064085.JavaMail.root@sz0064a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <5F55D78B-1C71-4FD1-9327-39F2DAB5CE5F@cox.net> Message-ID: <7C73276DBB784928BFEA35C58CB95F96@JPC> Thanks Again guys. I removed bezel and lens without any problems and changed bulb. The bulb actually looked good, but it was not properly seated. I changed it anyway...all is working fine...and I learned something new. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lindner" To: "Gary Winblad" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement > Thanks for the timely replies. Just the info I needed. > > Thx, Jim > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Gary Winblad wrote: > >> Oh. >> Well .by now parts have been mixed and matched amongst >> most cars. >> Don't fear removing the wingnuts and the whole light assembly. >> Alot of dust and dirt accumulates inside and its always a good >> time to clean them out. Just don't drop the wingnuts or the >> lockwashers or they will be REALLY hard to get back. >> Once out, you can see how to remove the bulbs. >> Without external screws, your bulb sockets should be removable >> BUT someone might have changed your chrome base and >> put hidden screws you can't access until you remove the whole >> assembly. >> Gary >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: James Lindner >> To: Gary Winblad >> Cc: tigers at autox.team.net >> Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:09:33 -0000 (UTC) >> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement >> >> I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens >> side, > only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly, > inside. >> >> Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb. >> >> Thx, >> >> Jim >> Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jliny5 at cox.net From bikengreg at hughes.net Wed Apr 20 20:24:01 2011 From: bikengreg at hughes.net (Greg Christensen) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:24:01 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Fuel pump question References: <1870192686.312055.1302889575137.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net><7F1028BA5E524B3FA39F77FD976C21A3@student2><406486.65766.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com><8FA7A999-E23F-4751-9237-BD5CF9CE56A5@att.net> <005801cbff70$3b3cee20$b1b6ca60$@cinci.rr.com> Message-ID: <592E86851B474283A2CAC22101DD9E9F@MiniDell> Curt, Amsoil sells a 10W40 that has the correct amounts of zink that were present in oil from back in the day, when flat tappets rulled! I did some extensive research on the subject comparing brands (along with Rotella T which did not measure up) and found that Amsoil has the correct ratio (and amount) of zink and phosphorus. These trace metals form a boundry layer that keeps the cam lob and lifer appart. Seems that they are removing these lubricant additives to keep O2 and A/F sensors front being fouled with ash. During break-in use a non-detergent oil with an additive specificaly to protect the cam for the first 50 miles of bed in. Summit sells several diffrerent additives specifically for this purpose. After 50 miles, dump the oil and fill will a high quality "non synthetic" for the next 450 miles of break in...dump again and fill with oil of your choice. Bedding the cam is scarry because it goes against the need to keep the RPM's low to prevent the rings from fluttering. Flat tappet cams need to be immediately rev'd to around 2000 to sling oil from the crank up into the valve train, otherwise the lifter will not retain crucial lubrication during the first few minutes of operation. Seems that loosing two cams in a row is a little suspect and may be due to the guy behind the dyno. Clear skys forever, Greg Christensen Tiger MK1a Nissan TECH LINE ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt Hoffman To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Just as an aside, this all could be a red herring. I had my engine built and we failed two cams right on the startup. Actually one starting up on the dyno for a break in and the next rebuild after about 25 miles. Turned out to be due to using flat tappets and the new oils not being up to the task. Went to roller rockers and Rotella T oil and so far no issues on the 3rd generation rebuild. Curt -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of allanballard at att.net Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:01 AM To: Thomas Witt Cc: Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel pump question Thanks for all comments, they are very helpful. Yes, they knew it was a tiger rebuild; they know the car already from a few repairs done there. I assume they knew it has an electric pump after putting the motor back together and into the car. I'll keep the list posted. Allan Ballard _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bikengreg at hughes.net From geowiz.sgy at cox.net Wed Apr 20 20:52:31 2011 From: geowiz.sgy at cox.net (James E. Pickard) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:52:31 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Non-tiger Miata question Message-ID: <450F89BBB12E4C7FAE90ACD3B881E5C1@JEPHome> Sorry to bomb the list, but does anybody know a Miata expert? I've converted a 1990 model into an electric vehicle. Now I need to wire up the tach, but I can't figure out which of the numerous wires is the signal. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) - sold 2003 Mini Cooper 1990 Electric Miata Lafayette, LA From v8tracker at gmail.com Wed Apr 20 22:02:30 2011 From: v8tracker at gmail.com (A. C. Tynes) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:02:30 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Non-tiger Miata question In-Reply-To: <450F89BBB12E4C7FAE90ACD3B881E5C1@JEPHome> References: <450F89BBB12E4C7FAE90ACD3B881E5C1@JEPHome> Message-ID: <6872502077244E83A8932C9FA339C3C6@DellD4700> Jim, According to Flyin' Miata's website, the tach signal for a 1990 Miata is a yellow wire with a blue stripe. Their website lists the colors for various year models and discusses where to tap into the wires to set up a shift light. Try http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/instructions/misc/revlight.pdf. Out of curiosity, what will the tach measure? Is it a hybrid with the gas engine still running? Hope this helps and good luck. Keep us posted on how it works out. A. C. Tynes New Orleans -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James E. Pickard Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:53 PM To: Tiger List Subject: [Tigers] Non-tiger Miata question Sorry to bomb the list, but does anybody know a Miata expert? I've converted a 1990 model into an electric vehicle. Now I need to wire up the tach, but I can't figure out which of the numerous wires is the signal. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) - sold 2003 Mini Cooper 1990 Electric Miata Lafayette, LA _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/v8tracker at gmail.com ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3585 - Release Date: 04/20/11 From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Thu Apr 21 04:05:39 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Clarkwgriswold) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:05:39 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Non-tiger Miata question In-Reply-To: <6872502077244E83A8932C9FA339C3C6@DellD4700> References: <450F89BBB12E4C7FAE90ACD3B881E5C1@JEPHome> <6872502077244E83A8932C9FA339C3C6@DellD4700> Message-ID: <3473D2FE-1A75-4F5A-B0C3-4E7D453D6205@gmail.com> Jim, I'm interested too. I know the subject is not tiger related, so send off list if you need to, but can you tell more about your elec miata? Cullen Sent from my iPhone. On Apr 20, 2011, at 11:02 PM, "A. C. Tynes" wrote: > Jim, > > According to Flyin' Miata's website, the tach signal for a 1990 Miata is a > yellow wire with a blue stripe. Their website lists the colors for various year > models and discusses where to tap into the wires to set up a shift light. Try > http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/instructions/misc/revlight.pdf. > > Out of curiosity, what will the tach measure? Is it a hybrid with the gas > engine still running? > > Hope this helps and good luck. Keep us posted on how it works out. > > A. C. Tynes > New Orleans > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of James E. Pickard > Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:53 PM > To: Tiger List > Subject: [Tigers] Non-tiger Miata question > > Sorry to bomb the list, but does anybody know a Miata expert? I've converted > a 1990 model into an electric vehicle. Now I need to wire up the tach, but I > can't figure out which of the numerous wires is the signal. Any help would be > greatly appreciated! > > Jim Pickard > B9473298 ('65 Tiger) > AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) - sold > 2003 Mini Cooper > 1990 Electric Miata > Lafayette, LA > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/v8tracker at gmail.com > > > ________________________________ > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3585 - Release Date: 04/20/11 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com From genepadgett at comcast.net Thu Apr 21 13:30:33 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:30:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Road Wheel Nut Torque In-Reply-To: <1835114526.270534.1303414107109.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <2090264245.270621.1303414233534.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi All, anyone know if the stock 7/16 wheel studs can safely take the lug nuts being torqued to more than the 48 lbs. ft specified in the shop manual if one is now using aftermarket wheels and lug nuts? Torque charts today say to go to 70-80 ft. pounds on 7/16 studs. Maybe the 48 lbs. ft. stock figure is due to limits imposed by strength of the OEM nut or wheel rather than stud strength? Cheers, Gene From rfraser at bluefrog.com Thu Apr 21 17:36:34 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Road Wheel Nut Torque In-Reply-To: <2090264245.270621.1303414233534.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Gene It all depends on the material of the bolt and how it was made. Generally a grade 8, 7/16 bolt can be torqued to 78 ft lbs. I'm not sure what grade bolt the wheel studs are. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of genepadgett at comcast.net Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:31 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Road Wheel Nut Torque Hi All, anyone know if the stock 7/16 wheel studs can safely take the lug nuts being torqued to more than the 48 lbs. ft specified in the shop manual if one is now using aftermarket wheels and lug nuts? Torque charts today say to go to 70-80 ft. pounds on 7/16 studs. Maybe the 48 lbs. ft. stock figure is due to limits imposed by strength of the OEM nut or wheel rather than stud strength? Cheers, Gene _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3585 - Release Date: 04/21/11 06:34:00 From ora_archy at yahoo.com Thu Apr 21 18:12:09 2011 From: ora_archy at yahoo.com (Brian Glenn) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:12:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter Message-ID: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> All, I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. Can I use the 260 starter? I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. Where would I find information, purchase and how much? Any drawbacks to the new starter? Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. Brian From owain.lloyd at gmail.com Thu Apr 21 18:28:29 2011 From: owain.lloyd at gmail.com (Owain Lloyd) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:28:29 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter In-Reply-To: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <149618B2-89AD-4B45-9FD6-9EB8115B8251@gmail.com> all 157 tooth flywheel starters are the same. the gear reduction ones are smaller, lighter and easier on the battery. also easier on your solenoid because you are only switching the load of the built in solenoid, which is probably the biggest benefit. unless you want to be concours I can see no drawback. summit have an own brand one that is cheap and has never let me down. On Apr 21, 2011, at 20:12, Brian Glenn wrote: > All, > > I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. > Can I use the 260 starter? > > I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. > Where would I find information, purchase and how much? > Any drawbacks to the new starter? > > Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. > Brian > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/owain.lloyd at gmail.com From phastphill at aol.com Thu Apr 21 19:03:25 2011 From: phastphill at aol.com (phastphill at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:03:25 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Road Wheel Nut Torque In-Reply-To: <2090264245.270621.1303414233534.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <8CDCEA037E9885A-165C-6412@webmail-m050.sysops.aol.com> ---- Original Message ---- From: genepadgett at comcast.net To: tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, Apr 21, 2011 3:30 pm Subject: [Tigers] Road Wheel Nut Torque Hi All, anyone know if the stock 7/16 wheel studs can safely take the lug nuts eing torqued to more than the 48 lbs. ft specified in the shop manual if one is ow using aftermarket wheels and lug nuts? Torque charts today say to go to 0-80 ft. pounds on 7/16 studs. Maybe the 48 lbs. ft. stock figure is due to imits imposed by strength of the OEM nut or wheel rather than stud strength? heers, Gene ______________________________________________ igers at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/phastphill at aol.com I have always just used my1/2 in rattle gun and a80lb torque stick...never had a prob have always just used my1/2 in rattle gun and a80lb torque stick...never had a prob From jliny5 at cox.net Thu Apr 21 19:14:49 2011 From: jliny5 at cox.net (James Lindner) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:14:49 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter In-Reply-To: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0D55BEF0109348D8993A4E77ECFF82AC@JPC> Brian Here is the text from an email I sent to the list back last fall. I was having problems with my original starter on my Mk1, so I switched to the one mentioned below. After some problems this summer, I had my starter replaced with a more current high torque Ford PMGR starter (Napa Part # 4N9240...$144)) based upon some recommendations from this List. It is the same starter as for the early 90s Mustang 302. In addition to being more efficient it is smaller thereby allowing for some room between the exhaust header and the starter, which I was lead to believe would help keep down the heat. Other than some adjustments to the wiring to accomodate the solenoid built right onto the starter, it was a perfect fit. If you are interested I can forward a wiring diagram that Tom Parker provided me. I believe Tom also has this starter installed. Hope this helps. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Glenn" To: Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:12 PM Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter > All, > > I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. > Can I use the 260 starter? > > I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. > Where would I find information, purchase and how much? > Any drawbacks to the new starter? > > Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. > Brian > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jliny5 at cox.net From tkparker1941 at gmail.com Thu Apr 21 20:39:48 2011 From: tkparker1941 at gmail.com (Tom Parker) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:39:48 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter In-Reply-To: <0D55BEF0109348D8993A4E77ECFF82AC@JPC> References: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <0D55BEF0109348D8993A4E77ECFF82AC@JPC> Message-ID: Jim's right, as is Owain. The starter will work wherever the old starter worked, with the 160 tooth flywheel and the 157 tooth flywheel. The wiring change is simple, the starter fits better under headers and appears to be easily removable. Tom ' 67 Tiger On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 9:14 PM, James Lindner wrote: > Brian > > Here is the text from an email I sent to the list back last fall. I was > having problems with my original starter on my Mk1, so I switched to the one > mentioned below. > > After some problems this summer, I had my starter replaced with a more > current high torque Ford PMGR starter (Napa Part # 4N9240...$144)) based > upon some recommendations from this List. It is the same starter as for the > early 90s Mustang 302. In addition to being more efficient it is smaller > thereby allowing for some room between the exhaust header and the starter, > which I was lead to believe would help keep down the heat. > > Other than some adjustments to the wiring to accomodate the solenoid built > right onto the starter, it was a perfect fit. If you are interested I can > forward a wiring diagram that Tom Parker provided me. I believe Tom also > has > this starter installed. > > Hope this helps. > > Jim > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Glenn" > To: > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:12 PM > Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter > > > All, >> >> I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. >> Can I use the 260 starter? >> >> I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. >> Where would I find information, purchase and how much? >> Any drawbacks to the new starter? >> >> Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. >> Brian >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jliny5 at cox.net >> > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tkparker1941 at gmail.com From JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net Thu Apr 21 21:19:20 2011 From: JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net (Jerry & Maureen (Mo)) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:19:20 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter In-Reply-To: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <15AA5021A1314D0C877E4CBBEEADA8C4@jerry> The small geared Ford starter works just fine; there are at least three ways to wire it. If you have money to burn get a new one, otherwise like I did, I bought one from a wrecking yard for $30.00, disassembled and cleaned it; it's been in my Tiger for 10 years, works great. Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brian Glenn Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:12 PM To: Tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter All, I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. Can I use the 260 starter? I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. Where would I find information, purchase and how much? Any drawbacks to the new starter? Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. Brian _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net From bobdixon at frii.com Thu Apr 21 21:49:38 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:49:38 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter References: <966711.9388.qm@web112504.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <105294811D294410B1F12D6BF2545B87@BobsDell> Hi Brian, I found this tech tip extremely helpful. My 289 uses an 'automatic' starter. My 347 used a 'manual'. Both in a Tiger. http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/91067433.pdf Good luck, Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Glenn" To: Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:12 PM Subject: [Tigers] 260 versus 302 Starter > All, > > I'm just wrapping up a change over to a 302. > Can I use the 260 starter? > > I recall someone mentioning a smaller, stronger starter. > Where would I find information, purchase and how much? > Any drawbacks to the new starter? > > Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. > Brian > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/bobdixon at frii.com From geowiz.sgy at cox.net Fri Apr 22 06:12:41 2011 From: geowiz.sgy at cox.net (James E. Pickard) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:12:41 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] non-Tiger: electric Miata Message-ID: <4C1C24B179C64BC6AC8C7B7E39D5EA3A@JEPHome> Sorry to bomb the list, but several have asked for details on my electric Miata conversion. So for those not interested, please delete now. Otherwise, read on. I obtained a 1990 Miata with a nice paint job but a broken crank for $1500. I didn't find a kit I liked, so I pieced together the parts from various sources. The motor is an Advanced DC FB1-4001 (9" diameter). It is bolted to the stock transmission with an adapter plate from CanEV. I used a Curtis control and all the standard parts required to wire an EV. The batteries are 36 ThunderSky lithium ion cells, all wired in series for ~120V. 14 live in the trunk in a box below the floor where the muffler used to live. 13 occupy the spot that previously housed the gas tank (this was the hard part). And 9 live up front where the radiators used to reside. The batteries only weight about 250 lbs, so the car is a little lighter than an IC Miata. Figuring out how to wire up the battery management system for the lithium batteries was a little tricky. I had to call on my EE cousin for help. Otherwise the conversion was pretty straightforward. The car has no heater, AC, or power steering (it doesn't need power steering). I've ordered a vacuum pump to restore the power brakes, because you have to stand on the pedal to stop it without the assist. I haven't driven it much yet, as I need to get the tach working so I can drive it efficiently. You start in 2nd gear and it zips along quite nicely. No clutch required I don't know what the range is yet. With the limited driving I've done, I estimate maybe 30 miles to a charge. I've got about $15K in this project, less a $1500 tax credit. My original plan was for this to be a test mule for an electric Bug-eyed Sprite. But it has turned out so well, I plan to keep it for awhile. Especially if I can get the range up to about 40 miles. Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) - sold 2003 Mini Cooper 1990 EV Miata Lafayette, LA From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Fri Apr 22 08:50:46 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (wsamouce at kc.rr.com) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:50:46 +0000 Subject: [Tigers] Engine dyno breaking-in and power runs. In-Reply-To: <20110126152231.6IBRG.8653.root@hrndva-web19-z01> Message-ID: <20110422145046.FNLCU.220625.root@hrndva-web27-z02> I am happy to say that my engine has a date with an engine dyno on Monday. I have done some research but would like the lists collective recommendations for the dyno. Being that it is a complete roller engine, I plan on the following. With the known working Autolite 4100 1.08 carb I had on the 260, will get the engine running and very the rpm under 4000K for 20-30 minutes. I will then drain all of the oil and replace oil and filter. Then the power runs will be run with the Autolite 4100 1.12 and then the Holley 600DP. Runs will be completed with and without the air filter for compression. Will be running 91 octane, the highest I can get at the pump easily. Compression ratio is 10.75:1. Static timing will be 10-16 degrees depending on how the engine likes it. Mechanical is a max of 20 degrees all in by 2500 rpm. I can change the mechanical advance if need be. Thanks for any advice! Duke B382002037 - soon to be a wheel spinnin monster Tiger. From mgman71 at comcast.net Fri Apr 22 09:29:49 2011 From: mgman71 at comcast.net (George Re) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:29:49 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Flywheel/starter motor ? Message-ID: <1498406695.278803.1303486189510.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Here I go again with more questions.. I just got my flywheel back from the machine shop and now I am looking to get a mini starter motor but I am confused. My flywheel number is C30E-6380 B the ring gear is a 160 tooth but when I start to look for starters the say they fit a 157 tooth or 164 is there a mini starter that will work with the 160 tooth ring gear or do I just get the original rebuilt...Thanks in advance for the help.... George Re From CoolVT at aol.com Fri Apr 22 09:46:46 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:46:46 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Engine dyno breaking-in and power runs. Message-ID: <18fb7.a367b42.3ae2fce6@aol.com> Duke, Most of the dyno print outs show the HP/TQ from 3,500 and above. I've always wanted to know what the specs were from 2,000-3,500 because 90% of the time the engine is in that range. Seems that I got some vague reasons of "that's just the way the machine is set up". Just a thought you might want to discuss with the operator. And then again maybe you don't care what it is in that range:-) Mark In a message dated 4/22/2011 10:56:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wsamouce at kc.rr.com writes: I am happy to say that my engine has a date with an engine dyno on Monday. I have done some research but would like the lists collective recommendations for the dyno. Being that it is a complete roller engine, I plan on the following. With the known working Autolite 4100 1.08 carb I had on the 260, will get the engine running and very the rpm under 4000K for 20-30 minutes. I will then drain all of the oil and replace oil and filter. Then the power runs will be run with the Autolite 4100 1.12 and then the Holley 600DP. Runs will be completed with and without the air filter for compression. Will be running 91 octane, the highest I can get at the pump easily. Compression ratio is 10.75:1. Static timing will be 10-16 degrees depending on how the engine likes it. Mechanical is a max of 20 degrees all in by 2500 rpm. I can change the mechanical advance if need be. Thanks for any advice! Duke B382002037 - soon to be a wheel spinnin monster Tiger. _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From bobdixon at frii.com Fri Apr 22 10:22:39 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:22:39 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] Flywheel/starter motor ? In-Reply-To: <1498406695.278803.1303486189510.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1498406695.278803.1303486189510.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <7e055f3401a914826791ec22851de39c@localhost> I believe the 157 and 160 tooth flywheels are compatible. The 164 tooth is a larger diameter. I also believe that the starters are the same. It comes down to automatic vs manual. This tutorial answers a lot of questions: http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/91067433.pdf Good luck, Bob On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:29:49 +0000 (UTC), George Re wrote: > Here I go again with more questions.. I just got my flywheel back > from the machine shop and now I am looking to get a mini starter motor > but I am confused. My flywheel number is C30E-6380 B the ring gear is > a 160 tooth but when I start to look for starters the say they fit a > 157 tooth or 164 is there a mini starter that will work with the 160 > tooth ring gear or do I just get the original rebuilt...Thanks in > advance for the help.... George Re > _______________________________________________ From bobdixon at frii.com Fri Apr 22 11:12:54 2011 From: bobdixon at frii.com (Bob Dixon) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:12:54 -0600 Subject: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? In-Reply-To: <7e055f3401a914826791ec22851de39c@localhost> References: <1498406695.278803.1303486189510.JavaMail.root@sz0112a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <7e055f3401a914826791ec22851de39c@localhost> Message-ID: Howdy gang, I'm about to secure my carpets and was wondering if I should use glue or snaps? I'm thinking about snaps just so I can take it out to dry if it ever gets wet. Thanks, Bob From todbrown at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 22 12:53:15 2011 From: todbrown at roadrunner.com (Tod Brown) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:53:15 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Seat Springs Message-ID: <4DB1CE9B.7030105@roadrunner.com> In the process of redoing the upholstery on my seats, I discovered that the small spring that tensions the lever to adjust the seat back angle is missing on both the seats (Part #193 on Plate B, Section YX in the Alpine Parts Manual). I figure I can get them at my local hardware store, but I need to know a little bit about the length and diameter to make a good choice. Anybody have one they could take a look at and make some measurements? Thanks in advance. Tod B382002384LRXFE From maliburevue at yahoo.com Fri Apr 22 14:04:51 2011 From: maliburevue at yahoo.com (Gary) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:04:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Flywheel/starter motor ? In-Reply-To: <7e055f3401a914826791ec22851de39c@localhost> Message-ID: <587725.35635.qm@web33208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The starters for the 157 an 164 tooth are NOT interchangeable. Don't know about the 160 tooth. Anyone? --- On Fri, 4/22/11, Bob Dixon wrote: From: Bob Dixon Subject: Re: [Tigers] Flywheel/starter motor ? To: "George Re" Cc: Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 9:22 AM I believe the 157 and 160 tooth flywheels are compatible. The 164 tooth is a larger diameter. I also believe that the starters are the same. It comes down to automatic vs manual. This tutorial answers a lot of questions: http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/91067433.pdf Good luck, Bob On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:29:49 +0000 (UTC), George Re wrote: > Here I go again with more questions.. I just got my flywheel back > from the machine shop and now I am looking to get a mini starter motor > but I am confused. My flywheel number is C30E-6380 B the ring gear is > a 160 tooth but when I start to look for starters the say they fit a > 157 tooth or 164 is there a mini starter that will work with the 160 > tooth ring gear or do I just get the original rebuilt...Thanks in > advance for the help.... George Re > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/maliburevue at yahoo.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Fri Apr 22 14:09:54 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:09:54 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5DA8C1CE83CC46439FB6CD342C75F0BA@ronpc1> Bob The original carpets were installed with snaps. Removing the carpets is always a good idea especially if they happen to get wet. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Dixon Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:13 PM To: Tigers Subject: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? Howdy gang, I'm about to secure my carpets and was wondering if I should use glue or snaps? I'm thinking about snaps just so I can take it out to dry if it ever gets wet. Thanks, Bob _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3587 - Release Date: 04/22/11 06:34:00 From lpaulick1 at verizon.net Fri Apr 22 14:12:46 2011 From: lpaulick1 at verizon.net (Larry Paulick) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:12:46 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Engine dyno breaking-in and power runs. In-Reply-To: <18fb7.a367b42.3ae2fce6@aol.com> References: <18fb7.a367b42.3ae2fce6@aol.com> Message-ID: <4DB1E13E.1070501@verizon.net> A good dyno man can tune the engine at the lower ranges as well. I and several other Tigers owner used the same guy and his nunbers started at 1500 rpm in 500 rpm increments. I agree with the low rpm statement as this is where most of the car spends it's life. Larry On 4/22/11 11:46 AM, CoolVT at aol.com wrote: > Duke, > Most of the dyno print outs show the HP/TQ from 3,500 and above. I've > always wanted to know what the specs were from 2,000-3,500 because 90% of the > time the engine is in that range. Seems that I got some vague reasons of > "that's just the way the machine is set up". Just a thought you might want > to discuss with the operator. And then again maybe you don't care what it > is in that range:-) > Mark > > > In a message dated 4/22/2011 10:56:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > wsamouce at kc.rr.com writes: > > I am happy to say that my engine has a date with an engine dyno on Monday. > > I have done some research but would like the lists collective > recommendations for the dyno. > > Being that it is a complete roller engine, I plan on the following. With > the known working Autolite 4100 1.08 carb I had on the 260, will get the > engine running and very the rpm under 4000K for 20-30 minutes. I will then > drain all of the oil and replace oil and filter. Then the power runs will > be run with the Autolite 4100 1.12 and then the Holley 600DP. Runs will be > completed with and without the air filter for compression. > > Will be running 91 octane, the highest I can get at the pump easily. > Compression ratio is 10.75:1. Static timing will be 10-16 degrees depending on > how the engine likes it. Mechanical is a max of 20 degrees all in by 2500 > rpm. I can change the mechanical advance if need be. > > > Thanks for any advice! > > Duke > B382002037 - soon to be a wheel spinnin monster Tiger. > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/lpaulick1 at verizon.net From michael.s.king at gmail.com Fri Apr 22 18:39:53 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:39:53 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? In-Reply-To: <5DA8C1CE83CC46439FB6CD342C75F0BA@ronpc1> References: <5DA8C1CE83CC46439FB6CD342C75F0BA@ronpc1> Message-ID: Ron is correct that the mats were installed with snaps, the tunnel and sides along with the vertical rear panel were glued to the body, not sure snaps could be used in those areas.. if they ever get wet hiy them with a portable heater or hair dryer ASAP. On 23/04/2011, Ron Fraser wrote: > Bob > The original carpets were installed with snaps. Removing the > carpets is always a good idea especially if they happen to get wet. > > Ron Fraser > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Bob Dixon > Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:13 PM > To: Tigers > Subject: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? > > > Howdy gang, > > I'm about to secure my carpets and was wondering if I should use glue or > snaps? I'm thinking about snaps just so I can take it out to dry if it ever > gets wet. > > Thanks, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3587 - Release Date: 04/22/11 > 06:34:00 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > -- Regards Michael King From genepadgett at comcast.net Fri Apr 22 19:38:16 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:38:16 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Seat Springs In-Reply-To: <241179648.334508.1303522486261.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1740977763.334581.1303522696041.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi Tod, I am working on my seats too. That spring is not so small by my standards. I measure it overall outside length to be 4.99 inches, say 5 for practical purposes. The length of of the coiled section is 3.515 inches.B The cross dimension of the coiled section measures 0.756 inch ,B so say 3/4 inch .B The diameter of the wire it is made out of is 0.105 inches.B Very strong tension, as you would expect with that thick of a coil material. Let me know if a pic would be helpful or there is anything else you need. Cheers,B Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tod Brown" To: Tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:53:15 PM Subject: [Tigers] Seat Springs In the process of redoing the upholstery on my seats, I discovered that the small spring that tensions the lever to adjust the seat back angle is missing on both the seats (Part #193 on Plate B, Section YX in the Alpine Parts Manual). B I figure I can get them at my local hardware store, but I need to know a little bit about the length and diameter to make a good choice. B Anybody have one they could take a look at and make some measurements? B Thanks in advance. Tod B382002384LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From genepadgett at comcast.net Fri Apr 22 21:22:33 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:22:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] Seat Springs In-Reply-To: <1193000912.338010.1303528619751.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <838518510.338147.1303528953677.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Tod, my apologies for the info on the wrong spring . Plus I did not see any list responses and did not realize you had already gotten your answer. I also measure the small spring in zip-lock bag number two at about 2 inches overall.B Fully coiled portion i s 0.725 inch long and about 0.450 inch across coils , with wire diameter 0.065 inch.B B Hooks on ends oriented 90 degrees to each other. Gene B ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tod Brown" To: genepadgett at comcast.net Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 9:53:20 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Seat Springs Hi Gene: It sounds like you are referring to the spring that fits on the bottom of the seat and controls the sliding mechanism.B The one I am missing is the one that releases the seat back so that one can control the angle of the seat back.B From others who have written, it seems the spring I am looking for is about 2 inches long. Cheers, Tod On 4/22/2011 9:38 PM, genepadgett at comcast.net wrote: Hi Tod, I am working on my seats too. That spring is not so small by my standards. I measure it overall outside length to be 4.99 inches, say 5 for practical purposes. The length of of the coiled section is 3.515 inches.B The cross dimension of the coiled section measures 0.756 inch,B so say 3/4 inch.B The diameter of the wire it is made out of is 0.105 inches.B Very strong tension, as you would expect with that thick of a coil material. Let me know if a pic would be helpful or there is anything else you need. Cheers,B Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tod Brown" To: Tigers at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:53:15 PM Subject: [Tigers] Seat Springs In the process of redoing the upholstery on my seats, I discovered that the small spring that tensions the lever to adjust the seat back angle is missing on both the seats (Part #193 on Plate B, Section YX in the Alpine Parts Manual). B I figure I can get them at my local hardware store, but I need to know a little bit about the length and diameter to make a good choice. B Anybody have one they could take a look at and make some measurements? B Thanks in advance. Tod B382002384LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From jxnichols at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 23 10:34:25 2011 From: jxnichols at sbcglobal.net (Jeffrey Nichols) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:34:25 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Message-ID: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from the factory? Jeff From CoolVT at aol.com Sat Apr 23 11:01:00 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:01:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Message-ID: <18a4.60b9dd19.3ae45fcc@aol.com> Jeff, You're sure to open a can of worms on this one;-) I guess the discussion would have to open with defining "survivor". With all the parts that have been replaced and a former paint job, many will not consider it a survivor. It's surprising to me that they did not clean up the surface rust under the hood and in the trunk. Will someone comment on the rivets? The bending on the exhaust is unbelievable. It appears at one point on the right side that it is squashed down to 1" or less. Strange that they would go with such a crappy job for a car that was in a museum and for a car that they expect to get top dollar. M In a message dated 4/23/2011 12:34:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jxnichols at sbcglobal.net writes: Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from the factory? Jeff _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From drmayf at mayfco.com Sat Apr 23 12:59:20 2011 From: drmayf at mayfco.com (Larry Mayfield) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:59:20 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> Message-ID: <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them and our numbers are only a couple hundred different. Nice looking car though, mayf On 4/23/2011 9:34 AM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: > Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # > 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks > good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having > a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from > the factory? > > > > > > > > Jeff > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/drmayf at mayfco.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 23 13:55:19 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:55:19 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> Message-ID: <000001cc01f0$5fcd7160$1f685420$@rr.com> Not original rivets. Exhaust is an abomination that I would not allow even on a AMC Pacer. Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:59 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them and our numbers are only a couple hundred different. Nice looking car though, mayf On 4/23/2011 9:34 AM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: > Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # > 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks > good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having > a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from > the factory? > > > > > > > > Jeff > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/drmayf at mayfco.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sat Apr 23 14:06:17 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:06:17 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> Message-ID: <77182E81183B4F4AA31F50A1656FEECD@ronpc1> Mayf I agree it is a very nice looking Tiger and it is listed in TBON. As for the rivet - NO; even the vin plate is a repop; polished vin tag, numbers hammered into the metal. This is still a good looking Tiger. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:59 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them and our numbers are only a couple hundred different. Nice looking car though, mayf On 4/23/2011 9:34 AM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: > Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # > 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks > good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having > a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came > from the factory? > > > > > > > > Jeff > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/drmayf at mayfco.com _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3590 - Release Date: 04/22/11 06:34:00 From DRVEE12 at aol.com Sat Apr 23 15:06:32 2011 From: DRVEE12 at aol.com (DRVEE12 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:06:32 EDT Subject: [Tigers] Tiger seats wanted Message-ID: <4a23a.71bc5a47.3ae49958@aol.com> Anyone have a pair of decent useable or easily restorable seats for my 66 MK l? Thanks! Steve Berman B382000793LRXFE From mark44124 at gmail.com Sat Apr 23 15:38:06 2011 From: mark44124 at gmail.com (Mark Rense) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:38:06 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 5, Issue 177 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: While I have never wet the carpets, I nearly soiled the drivers seat the first time I banged second in the stroker car! :>) Bugz Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:09:54 -0400 From: Ron Fraser Subject: Re: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? Bob The original carpets were installed with snaps. Removing the carpets is always a good idea especially if they happen to get wet. Ron Fraser From drmayf at mayfco.com Sat Apr 23 16:06:03 2011 From: drmayf at mayfco.com (Larry Mayfield) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:06:03 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <000001cc01f0$5fcd7160$1f685420$@rr.com> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> <000001cc01f0$5fcd7160$1f685420$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4DB34D4B.9090303@mayfco.com> Oh, now y o u have done it! The Pacer crowd will be camped on your doorstep before dark, lol...... I agree that the exhaust didn't look good though. When you make you dyno runs, please scan and shoot me a copy of each pull? I wold appreciate it.. mayf On 4/23/2011 12:55 PM, Samouce's wrote: > Not original rivets. Exhaust is an abomination that I would not allow even > on a AMC Pacer. > > Duke > B382002037 > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:59 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles > > Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them and > our numbers are only a couple hundred different. > > Nice looking car though, > > mayf > > On 4/23/2011 9:34 AM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: >> Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # >> 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks >> good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car > having >> a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from >> the factory? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jeff >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/drmayf at mayfco.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From CoolVT at aol.com Sat Apr 23 16:06:34 2011 From: CoolVT at aol.com (CoolVT at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:06:34 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 5, Issue 177 Message-ID: Ah, the need for snap on seat covers! In a message dated 4/23/2011 5:38:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mark44124 at gmail.com writes: While I have never wet the carpets, I nearly soiled the drivers seat the first time I banged second in the stroker car! :>) Bugz Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:09:54 -0400 From: Ron Fraser Subject: Re: [Tigers] Glue or snaps? Bob The original carpets were installed with snaps. Removing the carpets is always a good idea especially if they happen to get wet. Ron Fraser _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 23 16:12:35 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:12:35 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <4DB34D4B.9090303@mayfco.com> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> <000001cc01f0$5fcd7160$1f685420$@rr.com> <4DB34D4B.9090303@mayfco.com> Message-ID: <000601cc0203$8d2dacc0$a7890640$@rr.com> I see your Pacer and raise you a Gremlin.............don't make me get the Javelin! Here is a pic for you guys.... http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/004-6.jpg Larry....you really want all the pulls with three different carbs? Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: Larry Mayfield [mailto:drmayf at mayfco.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 5:06 PM To: Samouce's Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Oh, now y o u have done it! The Pacer crowd will be camped on your doorstep before dark, lol...... I agree that the exhaust didn't look good though. When you make you dyno runs, please scan and shoot me a copy of each pull? I wold appreciate it.. mayf On 4/23/2011 12:55 PM, Samouce's wrote: > Not original rivets. Exhaust is an abomination that I would not allow even > on a AMC Pacer. > > Duke > B382002037 > > -----Original Message----- > From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:59 PM > To: tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles > > Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them and > our numbers are only a couple hundred different. > > Nice looking car though, > > mayf > > On 4/23/2011 9:34 AM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote: >> Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # >> 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks >> good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car > having >> a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from >> the factory? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Jeff >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/drmayf at mayfco.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/wsamouce at kc.rr.com From michael.s.king at gmail.com Sat Apr 23 18:48:28 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:48:28 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> Message-ID: I posted about this car on the CAT forum the other day. Its interesting as it came up for sale on craiglist late last year for 1/2 the asking price and vanished fast.. so there is something gogin on there. http://www.catmbr.org/VB_forum/showthread.php?t=565 -- Regards Michael King From drmayf at mayfco.com Sat Apr 23 19:23:40 2011 From: drmayf at mayfco.com (Larry Mayfield) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:23:40 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <4DB3737D.4070809@comcast.net> References: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> <4DB32188.80507@mayfco.com> <4DB3737D.4070809@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4DB37B9C.7000008@mayfco.com> Well, crappy dooly... I just went out and looked. Like to apologize to all about the incorrect tivets remark I made. Turns out that this was my first mistake today. I was remembering the rivets on the race car which is a later Alpine body. My Mk SN B9471136 rivets do indeed look exactly like the one in the ebay listing. Hanging my head in shame... My JAL number is 60644 if anyone want s to know.. Thanks for setting me straight Mr. Hall..... mayf worlds fastest sunbeam. period. On 4/23/2011 5:49 PM, tom Hall wrote: > On 4/23/2011 11:59 AM, Larry Mayfield wrote: >> Hmmm, are those original vin tag rivets? Mine do not look like them >> and our numbers are only a couple hundred different. >> >> Nice looking car though, >> >> mayf > Dear Doc, > These rivets are appropriate for a Mk I in this run of production. From atwittsend at verizon.net Sat Apr 23 19:49:36 2011 From: atwittsend at verizon.net (Thomas Witt) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:49:36 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger at Bob's, Van Nuys last night? Message-ID: <63AF060A70754D37B1133F812D2A22D0@student2> Does the Tiger that was at Bob's last night belong to anyone on the list? Color looks to be metallic maroon. It has a front air dam that blends into the front flairs and black side pipes. A buddy of mine saw it last night and asked me about it. I didn't recognize the car. Tom From awtiger at cox.net Sun Apr 24 22:23:17 2011 From: awtiger at cox.net (awtiger) Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:23:17 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <18a4.60b9dd19.3ae45fcc@aol.com> References: <18a4.60b9dd19.3ae45fcc@aol.com> Message-ID: <1630F6833C674E72B323DFE07BB6D652@awtigerPC> Hey, guys: Regarding the red Tiger Mk1 on Ebay, I wondered when this car would surface. Actually, somebody is going to get themselves a very nice Tiger. If I had the money, it would be sitting in my shop right now, no questions asked. >From 1982 through 1994, I served on the BOD of the Oklahoma Region of SAAC and we put on the Mid-America Shelby Meet, as it was called back then. Wayne Curry, the former owner of this car, was a regular at our meets and could always be counted on to bring something spectacular. He brought this very car to our meet back in 1983 (I may be a year or two off, either way...). I vividly remember this car being trailered into the parking lot. Being a Tiger owner, I dropped what I was doing and followed Wayne as he pulled in. The story that the museum is telling in the Ebay listing is the same story Wayne told me all those years ago. At the time, the car was an absolute time machine; original to the nth degree. It had the redwalls and LAT 9's on it back then, too. I remember that Wayne had the factory hardtop on the car for the weekend and I lusted after that, since my Tiger at the time (B9470058) had no factory hardtop. Can it be called a survivor? That's up to the bidders and ultimate buyer to decide. At the time I knew the car, I would have felt comfortable calling it a survivor. When I left the Shelby club back in '94, I lost track of Wayne. I would see him every now and then at the meet, but then I heard he got cancer and eventually passed away. Wayne did have a very extensive and nice collection of Shelby cars, including a totally original blue 427 Cobra and a black '68 G.T.500 KR convertible. He would cheerfully give rides to anyone who wanted the 427 Cobra experience, too. He was really a heck of a nice individual and his cars were outstanding, this Tiger included. I see no misrepresentation in the Ebay listing at all. My estimation here is that someone is going to be very happy to get this car, even at the kind of money they are asking. In the long run, I'd bet on it being a good investment. My .02 worth, Andy Walker Edmond, OK B382001600LRXFE TAC #740 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles > Jeff, > You're sure to open a can of worms on this one;-) I guess the discussion > would have to open with defining "survivor". With all the parts that > have > been replaced and a former paint job, many will not consider it a > survivor. > It's surprising to me that they did not clean up the surface rust under > the > hood and in the trunk. > Will someone comment on the rivets? > The bending on the exhaust is unbelievable. It appears at one point on > the right side that it is squashed down to 1" or less. Strange that they > would go with such a crappy job for a car that was in a museum and for a > car > that they expect to get top dollar. > M > > > In a message dated 4/23/2011 12:34:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jxnichols at sbcglobal.net writes: > > Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # > 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks > good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car > having > a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from > the factory? > > > > > > > > Jeff > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/coolvt at aol.com > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/awtiger at cox.net From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sat Apr 23 12:15:53 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:15:53 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles In-Reply-To: <7615743FEE0A4D86B9B43E21EC3F19F8@jeffnicholsPC> Message-ID: <7EE876F707574CDAB42DF67E81F36FFB@ronpc1> Jeff Some of the slant seems to change a little from picture to picture maybe due to the way they moved the car around to get photos. Possibly just the photos themselves. I agree the front looks a bit low but that is the way mine looks with the thinner Mustang II rubber donut on top of the front springs. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Nichols Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:34 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Low Mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles Take a gander at this low mileage Tiger - 26,961 miles - on Ebay. # 370504101887. I like the red line tires with the "pie" mags. It looks good with the carnival red paint. The side view photos show the car having a pronounced downward slant to the front. Is that the way they came from the factory? Jeff _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3590 - Release Date: 04/22/11 06:34:00 From Rollright at aol.com Sun Apr 24 18:50:04 2011 From: Rollright at aol.com (Rollright at aol.com) Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:50:04 EDT Subject: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Message-ID: <3e3a.7edb3078.3ae61f3c@aol.com> Hello all, Got the final parts in and started final assy. of tach. People have advised me to apply 12 VDC to the tach to establish "0" RPM point. Try as I might, on the positive and negative terminals on the back of the tach, I get no movement (or pressure in either direction). Can anybody suggest anything? What am I overlooking or doing wrong? Best regards, Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE From cbowland at msn.com Mon Apr 25 07:23:12 2011 From: cbowland at msn.com (Curt Bowland) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:23:12 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger wins award in Copperstate 1000 Message-ID: Good news for Tiger fans. Many of you are familiar with the many vintage rally's being conducted in various parts of our country. I believe last week was the completion of the 2011 Copperstate 1000, held mostly in Arizona. It seems this year the weather was below normal, quite cold for this time of year. A number of cars were forced to drop out due to mechanical issues, especially hard hit were Jaguars and Porsches. A individual was awarded the "Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award" presented to Sonia Breslow, the car listed was a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. Hopefully there may be some pictures in some of the magazines who cover some of these events. Still always nice to see a Tiger grab some press. Any other people on the list have photos or additional information or picture of Sonia or the Tiger? Curt Bowland Chicago From Carmods at aol.com Mon Apr 25 07:49:50 2011 From: Carmods at aol.com (Carmods at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:49:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Message-ID: People have advised me to apply 12 VDC to the tach to establish "0" RPM point. Hi Jim, When I hooked up my Autometer tachometer I did nothing to zero it and it began reading RPM as soon as I started the engine. The needle stays where it was when I last turned off the ignition. John Logan From rootes1 at earthlink.net Mon Apr 25 09:14:40 2011 From: rootes1 at earthlink.net (Norman C. Miller) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:14:40 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger wins award in Copperstate 1000 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Breslow MK II: https://4dejda.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p1gGch3cjXZi3JTcdmP397dIzyOTcx5GVrL9b5VWLpfGOT8o22TtSvBERGsUokHuIHYPB9DFCkzQd_XEbNyOVJoQaYUW0Nf19/cloud-image.jpg?psid=1 Norm At 06:23 AM 4/25/2011, Curt Bowland wrote: >Good news for Tiger fans. Many of you are familiar with the many vintage >rally's being conducted in various parts of our country. > >I believe last week was the completion of the 2011 Copperstate 1000, held >mostly in Arizona. It seems this year the weather was below normal, quite cold >for this time of year. A number of cars were forced to drop out due to >mechanical issues, especially hard hit were Jaguars and Porsches. > >A individual was awarded the "Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award" presented to Sonia >Breslow, the car listed was a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. Hopefully there may be some >pictures in some of the magazines who cover some of these events. Still always >nice to see a Tiger grab some press. Any other people on the list have photos >or additional information or picture of Sonia or the Tiger? From sfranklin at tds.net Mon Apr 25 12:07:02 2011 From: sfranklin at tds.net (sfranklin tds.net) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:07:02 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Sheet Metal Message-ID: I,m looking for sheet metal repair piece RH lower front fender. Is VB the only supplier? Steve F 67 MK II From allanballard at att.net Mon Apr 25 12:31:49 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (Allan Ballard) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:31:49 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger wins award in Copperstate 1000 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Participants Choice: Sue & Rick Nash, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Zagato Louis Lafflin Spirit Award: Newt Withers, 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award: Sonia Breslow, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Good Samaritan: Shawn McGregor, Phoenix Metro Towing MAC Award: Susan & John Barrett, 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Fur Piece Award: Will Mittler (Vermont), 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Immaculate Presentation: Alden & Herb Wolfe, 1948 Cisitalia 202 SMM Nuvolari Spider Condolence Awards: Jody & Scott Rosen, 1956 Maserati 350S; Jane & Tom Smith, 1952 Aston Martin DB2 http://www.vintagemotorsport.com/show_news.asp?id=2104 Anyone else running vintage car rallies? I have been running two yearly in my Alpine and will substitute the Tiger in the Fall, about 400 miles across Georgia. Openings are still available if anyone is interested. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger SIV Alpine On Apr 25, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Norman C. Miller wrote: > The Breslow MK II: > > https://4dejda.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p1gGch3cjXZi3JTcdmP397dIzyOTcx5GVrL9b5 VWLpfGOT8o22TtSvBERGsUokHuIHYPB9DFCkzQd_XEbNyOVJoQaYUW0Nf19/cloud-image.jpg?p sid=1 > > Norm > > At 06:23 AM 4/25/2011, Curt Bowland wrote: >> Good news for Tiger fans. Many of you are familiar with the many vintage >> rally's being conducted in various parts of our country. >> >> I believe last week was the completion of the 2011 Copperstate 1000, held >> mostly in Arizona. It seems this year the weather was below normal, quite cold >> for this time of year. A number of cars were forced to drop out due to >> mechanical issues, especially hard hit were Jaguars and Porsches. >> >> A individual was awarded the "Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award" presented to Sonia >> Breslow, the car listed was a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. Hopefully there may be some >> pictures in some of the magazines who cover some of these events. Still always >> nice to see a Tiger grab some press. Any other people on the list have photos >> or additional information or picture of Sonia or the Tiger? > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From owain.lloyd at gmail.com Mon Apr 25 12:33:05 2011 From: owain.lloyd at gmail.com (Owain Lloyd) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:33:05 +0200 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger wins award in Copperstate 1000 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2A14006B-0463-4738-80C7-8BFF6C47C0B7@gmail.com> wow! some badass cars there! On Apr 25, 2011, at 20:31, Allan Ballard wrote: > Participants Choice: Sue & Rick Nash, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Zagato > Louis Lafflin Spirit Award: Newt Withers, 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C > Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award: Sonia Breslow, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger > Good Samaritan: Shawn McGregor, Phoenix Metro Towing > MAC Award: Susan & John Barrett, 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso > Fur Piece Award: Will Mittler (Vermont), 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C > Immaculate Presentation: Alden & Herb Wolfe, 1948 Cisitalia 202 SMM Nuvolari > Spider > Condolence Awards: Jody & Scott Rosen, 1956 Maserati 350S; Jane & Tom Smith, > 1952 Aston Martin DB2 > > http://www.vintagemotorsport.com/show_news.asp?id=2104 > > Anyone else running vintage car rallies? > > I have been running two yearly in my Alpine and will substitute the Tiger in > the Fall, about > 400 miles across Georgia. Openings are still available if anyone is > interested. > > Allan Ballard > Mk1a Tiger > SIV Alpine > > On Apr 25, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Norman C. Miller wrote: > >> The Breslow MK II: >> >> > https://4dejda.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p1gGch3cjXZi3JTcdmP397dIzyOTcx5GVrL9b5 > VWLpfGOT8o22TtSvBERGsUokHuIHYPB9DFCkzQd_XEbNyOVJoQaYUW0Nf19/cloud-image.jpg?p > sid=1 >> >> Norm >> >> At 06:23 AM 4/25/2011, Curt Bowland wrote: >>> Good news for Tiger fans. Many of you are familiar with the many vintage >>> rally's being conducted in various parts of our country. >>> >>> I believe last week was the completion of the 2011 Copperstate 1000, held >>> mostly in Arizona. It seems this year the weather was below normal, quite > cold >>> for this time of year. A number of cars were forced to drop out due to >>> mechanical issues, especially hard hit were Jaguars and Porsches. >>> >>> A individual was awarded the "Dan Rowan Co-Driver Award" presented to > Sonia >>> Breslow, the car listed was a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. Hopefully there may be > some >>> pictures in some of the magazines who cover some of these events. Still > always >>> nice to see a Tiger grab some press. Any other people on the list have > photos >>> or additional information or picture of Sonia or the Tiger? >> _______________________________________________ >> Tigers at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/owain.lloyd at gmail.com From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Mon Apr 25 18:03:13 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:03:13 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] 347 start attempt............day 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000601cc03a5$562e64f0$028b2ed0$@rr.com> Hello all, After ~5 hours of work, engine was finally on the dyno ready to be started for the first time. As seen and heard (back fire through the exhaust) timing is way off. I had also just gotten a call from work and my brief to a GO was moved up....I had to go. Will pull the valve cover off in the morning to check that #1 is TDC on the compression stroke and then re stab the distributer. Tomorrow should be a day of many power runs. See video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffNCJ_4hGzg Duke B382002037 From lon at sedona.net Mon Apr 25 18:17:15 2011 From: lon at sedona.net (Lon) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:17:15 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Found Tools . . . Message-ID: <000301cc03a7$4c42a6c0$e4c7f440$@net> Cleaning out the garage, (again . . . way too much crap). I found part of my old tool kit for a Tiger I owned in 1966. Believe this is the last of my parts hoard. Three superslim wrenches, adjustable "King Dick" (love that name), and hub cap puller. Was going to ebay them but thought I'd check here first to see if anyone needs these to compete a project. Be happy to blast them, and will if you desire, but the patina is nice. Also happy to send shots, and need a reasonable offer. Whole thing goes, I don't need to part it out, just want it gone to a good home since I've had these for 45 years. Off list is fine, lon at sedona.net. From Rollright at aol.com Tue Apr 26 10:47:08 2011 From: Rollright at aol.com (Rollright at aol.com) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:47:08 EDT Subject: [Tigers] Fwd: Auto Meter tach for Tiger Message-ID: <2b1b.4556408f.3ae8510c@aol.com> Hi Others are having the same issue about zero-ing the Smiths needle on the AutoMeter Tach Can anyone help? Jim Armstrong ____________________________________ From: ross_hulse at sbcglobal.net To: Rollright at aol.com Sent: 4/26/2011 10:26:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: RE: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Jim, Have you received a definitive answer to your question? I have the same issue I am wondering how to zero the needle after replacing the original indicator needle with the Smiths needle. Thanks in advance Ross -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:50 PM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Hello all, Got the final parts in and started final assy. of tach. People have advised me to apply 12 VDC to the tach to establish "0" RPM point. Try as I might, on the positive and negative terminals on the back of the tach, I get no movement (or pressure in either direction). Can anybody suggest anything? What am I overlooking or doing wrong? Best regards, Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/ross_hulse at sbcglobal.net From sganz at pacbell.net Tue Apr 26 11:24:54 2011 From: sganz at pacbell.net (Sandy Ganz) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:24:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Fwd: Auto Meter tach for Tiger In-Reply-To: <2b1b.4556408f.3ae8510c@aol.com> References: <2b1b.4556408f.3ae8510c@aol.com> Message-ID: <785733.89892.qm@web82808.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Jim - The Autometer Tach must be powered for it to return to 0 RPM, Make sure you have it connected correctly and that should work. I have one in my car that does the same thing if power it cut off before the tach settles, hit the power again and it pops back to 0 Rpm. >From Autometer as well - Your Auto Meter tachometer should go to Zero when powered on with the engine off. *See Shift-Lite Tach exceptions below. >Please keep in mind that the tachometer does not necessarily go to, or stay at >Zero when the power is off. If it does not go to zero with power on, engine off, >please verify your power and ground connections and available voltage. If the >problem persists, visit the Ask A Question or Contact Us pages to communicate >with a Tech Department representative. > Sandy ________________________________ From: "Rollright at aol.com" To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 9:47:08 AM Subject: [Tigers] Fwd: Auto Meter tach for Tiger Hi Others are having the same issue about zero-ing the Smiths needle on the AutoMeter Tach Can anyone help? Jim Armstrong ____________________________________ From: ross_hulse at sbcglobal.net To: Rollright at aol.com Sent: 4/26/2011 10:26:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: RE: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Jim, Have you received a definitive answer to your question? I have the same issue I am wondering how to zero the needle after replacing the original indicator needle with the Smiths needle. Thanks in advance Ross -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rollright at aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:50 PM To: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach for Tiger Hello all, Got the final parts in and started final assy. of tach. People have advised me to apply 12 VDC to the tach to establish "0" RPM point. Try as I might, on the positive and negative terminals on the back of the tach, I get no movement (or pressure in either direction). Can anybody suggest anything? What am I overlooking or doing wrong? Best regards, Jim Armstrong Mk 1A 382002083 LRXFE _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/ross_hulse at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/sganz at pacbell.net From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Tue Apr 26 15:32:20 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:32:20 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 416 HP @ 5800. This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still need to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. Duke B382002037 From tkparker1941 at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 16:04:53 2011 From: tkparker1941 at gmail.com (Tom Parker) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:04:53 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> Message-ID: "Engine would not idle below 1500" That's a bit high even with an aggressive cam... Timing? Vacuum leak? Idle adjustment? Stuck throttle cable? (I've run into all those birthing the 289 in my Mark 2...). With a mild Edelbrock flat tappet cam, Edelbrock heads, full length headers, and a 600 Holley 4160 (vacuum secondaries) I can get the idle down to 800 - 900 rpm, relatively smoothly. The gas mileage, however, is not as good as I'd like it. Maybe because the carb's sized for @ 350 CI. After a discussion with Dr. Mayfield a few months ago I ordered a wide-band Air/Fuel gauge. Once it's in I hope to know more. As it is, the limited driving I've done eats through a 6 gallon gas can full way to quickly. Hope you have an engine hoist, Duke, You're getting to the fun part! Tom ' 67 Mark 2 On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Samouce's wrote: > 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 > > 416 HP @ 5800. > > This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am > sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. > Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still > need > to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tkparker1941 at gmail.com From michael.s.king at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 16:48:56 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:48:56 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> Message-ID: Duke, frommichael king toSamouce's date14 April 2011 10:49 subjectRe: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! mailed-bygmail.com hide details 14 Apr (13 days ago) im going in for 418bhp I was only 2bhp off!!! On 27 April 2011 07:32, Samouce's wrote: > 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 > > 416 HP @ 5800. > > This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am > sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. > Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still > need > to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > -- Regards Michael King From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Tue Apr 26 17:19:26 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:19:26 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> NICE! Here are the numbers - http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/347EngineDyn onumbers.jpg No fancy graph, just a dot matrix print out. I was disappointed he did not do from 1500 rpm on up. He claimed he was not able to do it. No matter, will get all of that info on a chassis dyno. Here is the video - The sparks are from the flywheel ring-gear contacting the steel scatter shield. Both were his and won't be on my car. http://youtu.be/gBUFgMc-HvQ Duke B382002037 From: michael king [mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:49 PM To: Samouce's Cc: Tigers TIGER Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Duke, frommichael king toSamouce's date14 April 2011 10:49 subjectRe: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! mailed-bygmail.com hide details 14 Apr (13 days ago) im going in for 418bhp I was only 2bhp off!!! On 27 April 2011 07:32, Samouce's wrote: 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 416 HP @ 5800. This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still need to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com -- Regards Michael King From michael.s.king at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:24:22 2011 From: michael.s.king at gmail.com (michael king) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:24:22 +1000 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> Message-ID: Duke, Firstly... was i the closest.. and if so what do i WIN? :-D Interesting to see the BHP and torque figures.. I'd love to know what you are gettig at around 2800-3700rpm. On 27 April 2011 09:19, Samouce's wrote: > NICE! > > > > Here are the numbers - > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/347EngineDyno numbers.jpg > > No fancy graph, just a dot matrix print out. I was disappointed he did not > do from 1500 rpm on up. He claimed he was not able to do it. No matter, > will get all of that info on a chassis dyno. > > > > Here is the video - The sparks are from the flywheel ring-gear contacting > the steel scatter shield. Both were his and wont be on my car. > > http://youtu.be/gBUFgMc-HvQ > > > > Duke > > B382002037 > > > > *From:* michael king [mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:49 PM > *To:* Samouce's > *Cc:* Tigers TIGER > *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! > > > > Duke, > > > > frommichael king > toSamouce's > > date14 April 2011 10:49 > subjectRe: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! > mailed-bygmail.com > > hide details 14 Apr (13 days ago) > > im going in for 418bhp > > I was only 2bhp off!!! > > > > > On 27 April 2011 07:32, Samouce's wrote: > > 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 > > 416 HP @ 5800. > > This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am > sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. > Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still > need > to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. > > Duke > B382002037 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com > > > > > -- > Regards > > Michael King > -- Regards Michael King From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Tue Apr 26 17:29:37 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:29:37 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000c01cc0469$cf482230$6dd86690$@rr.com> You are the closest thus far. I bet I'll be able to spin them at just about any rpm. You will win my admiration! Duke From: michael king [mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:24 PM To: Samouce's Cc: Tigers TIGER Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Duke, Firstly... was i the closest.. and if so what do i WIN? :-D Interesting to see the BHP and torque figures.. I'd love to know what you are gettig at around 2800-3700rpm. On 27 April 2011 09:19, Samouce's wrote: NICE! Here are the numbers - http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/347EngineDyn onumbers.jpg No fancy graph, just a dot matrix print out. I was disappointed he did not do from 1500 rpm on up. He claimed he was not able to do it. No matter, will get all of that info on a chassis dyno. Here is the video - The sparks are from the flywheel ring-gear contacting the steel scatter shield. Both were his and won't be on my car. http://youtu.be/gBUFgMc-HvQ Duke B382002037 From: michael king [mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:49 PM To: Samouce's Cc: Tigers TIGER Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Duke, frommichael king toSamouce's date14 April 2011 10:49 subjectRe: [Tigers] I present....My Tiger's TEETH! mailed-bygmail.com hide details 14 Apr (13 days ago) im going in for 418bhp I was only 2bhp off!!! On 27 April 2011 07:32, Samouce's wrote: 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 416 HP @ 5800. This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still need to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/michael.s.king at gmail.com -- Regards Michael King -- Regards Michael King From jteepen at usatoday.com Tue Apr 26 20:56:29 2011 From: jteepen at usatoday.com (Teepen, Jere) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:56:29 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> Message-ID: An interesting side note: While watching the video note the lower water intake hose. It is collapsing during acceleration. A good example of what happens if a hose is used without an internal spring to support it. Jere -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:19 PM To: 'michael king' Cc: 'Tigers TIGER' Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! NICE! Here are the numbers - http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/Tigers%20Teeth/347EngineDyn onumbers.jpg No fancy graph, just a dot matrix print out. I was disappointed he did not do from 1500 rpm on up. He claimed he was not able to do it. No matter, will get all of that info on a chassis dyno. Here is the video - The sparks are from the flywheel ring-gear contacting the steel scatter shield. Both were his and won't be on my car. http://youtu.be/gBUFgMc-HvQ Duke B382002037 From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Tue Apr 26 21:00:18 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:00:18 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com> <000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000c01cc0487$3dd2e830$b978b890$@rr.com> Yea....I noticed that the first time I saw the video. With all the runs we did, I never saw it. I thought I would also pass this on about my timing fun today. Timing....what a PITA. Lets talk about what hell I went through with timing today. 1. Pulled the valve cover over #1 to determine TDC for the compression stroke. Discovered there were two identical sets of 0-40 degree timing marks oriented the same way ~45 degrees apart (there are others that face the other direction for a pointer on the other side) on the balancer. I had obviously referenced the wrong one. So I marked the correct with white paint. 2. Got it running and discovered that if the distributer was not really tightened down (were talking torque down hard), it would turn and retard the timing. This would happen over 3000 rpm. That screwed up some runs. 3. The mechanical advance weights in the BRAND STINKING NEW BIG $$$$ MSD distributer kept get stuck in the rotor cap. I had to remove the cap and do surgery with a dremel to correct the problem (calling MSD tomorrow). This also screwed up runs when I discovered the advance would not go past 20 degrees and was stuck partially advanced. So, you can see why I was happy with the 416 HP and got the hell out of there. Will do the rest of the tuning with it in the car and/or a chassis dyno. Almost makes my EFI days seem easier...........almost. Duke B382002037 From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Wed Apr 27 08:13:42 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (wsamouce at kc.rr.com) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:13:42 +0000 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <20110422145046.FNLCU.220625.root@hrndva-web27-z02> Message-ID: <20110427141342.KM8HN.248149.root@hrndva-web05-z01> I figured out a big part of my idle problem yesterday. A flex plate with and adapter for the input shaft for the dyno was used. This set up weighs ~20% of what the flywheel and clutch does. I bet that the engine will idle much better with the proper mass on the rear. Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:32 PM To: 'Tigers TIGER' Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! 415 lb-ft torque @ 4800 416 HP @ 5800. This was on the Holley 600 DP. Engine would not idle below 1500 and I am sure there will be drivability issues. Just ran out of time and moola. Much more detail and videos to follow. My butt is worn out and I still need to get the engine out of the back of the Acadia. Duke B382002037 From JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net Wed Apr 27 10:56:06 2011 From: JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net (Jerry & Maureen (Mo)) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:56:06 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <000c01cc0487$3dd2e830$b978b890$@rr.com> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com><000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> <000c01cc0487$3dd2e830$b978b890$@rr.com> Message-ID: <9FF799A559AB470DB887234E2DA1331F@jerry> Remember those of you that buy and use a new MSD dist. They ship them with the strongest springs they have. Look on the side of the package and determine what curve you want and use the springs and bushings that will give you what you want. Of all the "curves" I've done on MSD distributers the ones that give the best performances is either of the two bottom right examples ( I like the middle one the best) it gives you, with the blue bushing, 21 degrees of mechanical and if you have the max set at 36 degrees (a Ford recommendation) that will give you about 15 degrees at idle, which if you have a cam that has more than 280 duration you are about right. And as you can see on the graph all the mechanical is in at about 2500RPM. Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:00 PM To: 'Teepen, Jere'; 'michael king' Cc: 'Tigers TIGER' Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Yea....I noticed that the first time I saw the video. With all the runs we did, I never saw it. I thought I would also pass this on about my timing fun today. Timing....what a PITA. Lets talk about what hell I went through with timing today. 1. Pulled the valve cover over #1 to determine TDC for the compression stroke. Discovered there were two identical sets of 0-40 degree timing marks oriented the same way ~45 degrees apart (there are others that face the other direction for a pointer on the other side) on the balancer. I had obviously referenced the wrong one. So I marked the correct with white paint. 2. Got it running and discovered that if the distributer was not really tightened down (were talking torque down hard), it would turn and retard the timing. This would happen over 3000 rpm. That screwed up some runs. 3. The mechanical advance weights in the BRAND STINKING NEW BIG $$$$ MSD distributer kept get stuck in the rotor cap. I had to remove the cap and do surgery with a dremel to correct the problem (calling MSD tomorrow). This also screwed up runs when I discovered the advance would not go past 20 degrees and was stuck partially advanced. So, you can see why I was happy with the 416 HP and got the hell out of there. Will do the rest of the tuning with it in the car and/or a chassis dyno. Almost makes my EFI days seem easier...........almost. Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Wed Apr 27 11:43:31 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:43:31 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! In-Reply-To: <9FF799A559AB470DB887234E2DA1331F@jerry> References: <000a01cc0459$6ce725b0$46b57110$@rr.com><000401cc0468$63265c30$29731490$@rr.com> <000c01cc0487$3dd2e830$b978b890$@rr.com> <9FF799A559AB470DB887234E2DA1331F@jerry> Message-ID: <000901cc0502$9fd37290$df7a57b0$@rr.com> That is exactly how my distro is set up, blue springs and bushing. Jerry, can you remove your cap and rotor and get a good picture of the mechanical weight assembly for me. I would like to compare it to my own. I'd like to see if there is anything different. Duke B382002037 -----Original Message----- From: Jerry & Maureen (Mo) [mailto:JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 11:56 AM To: 'Samouce's'; 'Teepen, Jere'; 'michael king' Cc: 'Tigers TIGER' Subject: RE: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Remember those of you that buy and use a new MSD dist. They ship them with the strongest springs they have. Look on the side of the package and determine what curve you want and use the springs and bushings that will give you what you want. Of all the "curves" I've done on MSD distributers the ones that give the best performances is either of the two bottom right examples ( I like the middle one the best) it gives you, with the blue bushing, 21 degrees of mechanical and if you have the max set at 36 degrees (a Ford recommendation) that will give you about 15 degrees at idle, which if you have a cam that has more than 280 duration you are about right. And as you can see on the graph all the mechanical is in at about 2500RPM. Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Samouce's Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:00 PM To: 'Teepen, Jere'; 'michael king' Cc: 'Tigers TIGER' Subject: Re: [Tigers] My 347 numbers! Yea....I noticed that the first time I saw the video. With all the runs we did, I never saw it. I thought I would also pass this on about my timing fun today. Timing....what a PITA. Lets talk about what hell I went through with timing today. 1. Pulled the valve cover over #1 to determine TDC for the compression stroke. Discovered there were two identical sets of 0-40 degree timing marks oriented the same way ~45 degrees apart (there are others that face the other direction for a pointer on the other side) on the balancer. I had obviously referenced the wrong one. So I marked the correct with white paint. 2. Got it running and discovered that if the distributer was not really tightened down (were talking torque down hard), it would turn and retard the timing. This would happen over 3000 rpm. That screwed up some runs. 3. The mechanical advance weights in the BRAND STINKING NEW BIG $$$$ MSD distributer kept get stuck in the rotor cap. I had to remove the cap and do surgery with a dremel to correct the problem (calling MSD tomorrow). This also screwed up runs when I discovered the advance would not go past 20 degrees and was stuck partially advanced. So, you can see why I was happy with the 416 HP and got the hell out of there. Will do the rest of the tuning with it in the car and/or a chassis dyno. Almost makes my EFI days seem easier...........almost. Duke B382002037 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net From twotigers at verizon.net Wed Apr 27 18:20:37 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:20:37 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) Message-ID: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> The other day, I decided to finally get around to fixing my non-working ignition warning light. It's been in that condition for the 23 years I've owned this Tiger. During that time, I've had flawless performance from my generator. Even had a battery last 18 years in this car with only occasional driving! The bulb tested fine.tracing the wiring, I found it was cut clean about 3 inches behind the light. I found the other ends hanging in the wiring. The wires were color code correct with the wiring diagram. This is probably when a bell should have gone off, but I went ahead and connected the wires and turned on the ignition. Turning the key on produced a red light. Started the car, still had a red light. Revved the motor, still had a red light (although somewhat dimmer). Darn thing never went out! After about a minute or so, I shut off the car and disconnected the wires. Upon re-starting the car, the ammeter showed a slight discharge. Revving the motor never budged the ammeter needle. Previous to connecting the ignition light, the ammeter would swing from slight discharge at idle to a positive charge condition while running at speeds above idle (as it should). I was hoping the ammeter had just taken a hit from the ignition light hook up , but shortly thereafter I developed a miss in the engine and cranking speed at start up was starting to slow. Apparently, the generator didn't take too kindly to the ignition light experiment. Now I know why the wires had been cut and left hanging there! I'm hoping those on the list with more electrical expertise than myself (and that would be most of you) might be able to shed some light on what happened, and if you think the generator is a goner.TIA! Kirk B382000503 From tkparker1941 at gmail.com Wed Apr 27 19:14:15 2011 From: tkparker1941 at gmail.com (Tom Parker) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:14:15 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> References: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> Message-ID: Kirk, Start here (If you haven't already!): http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/wsm/tt-images/MKIBIGwiring.jpg The light connects 12v from the ignition switch through the lamp to the "D" terminal on the voltage regulator. >From the diagram it looks like the D connector on the voltage regulator is connected to the output of the generator; the only other connection shown is the Field connection in the generator. If that's so, the voltage regulator may have welded a relay point; the battery charge is through the voltage regulator. The last time I saw this problem was in a 1949 Ford around 1958... (there was no light; the VR had failed.) I'm not sure why connecting the lamp would cause this problem... Tom ' 67 Mark 2 (which, fortunately, doesn't have a generator...) On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 8:20 PM, Kirk Smith wrote: > The other day, I decided to finally get around to fixing my non-working > ignition warning light. It's been in that condition for the 23 years I've > owned this Tiger. During that time, I've had flawless performance from my > generator. Even had a battery last 18 years in this car with only > occasional driving! > > > > The bulb tested fine.tracing the wiring, I found it was cut clean about 3 > inches behind the light. I found the other ends hanging in the wiring. > The > wires were color code correct with the wiring diagram. This is probably > when a bell should have gone off, but I went ahead and connected the wires > and turned on the ignition. Turning the key on produced a red light. > Started the car, still had a red light. Revved the motor, still had a red > light (although somewhat dimmer). Darn thing never went out! After about > a > minute or so, I shut off the car and disconnected the wires. > > > > Upon re-starting the car, the ammeter showed a slight discharge. Revving > the motor never budged the ammeter needle. Previous to connecting the > ignition light, the ammeter would swing from slight discharge at idle to a > positive charge condition while running at speeds above idle (as it > should). > I was hoping the ammeter had just taken a hit from the ignition light hook > up , but shortly thereafter I developed a miss in the engine and cranking > speed at start up was starting to slow. Apparently, the generator didn't > take too kindly to the ignition light experiment. Now I know why the wires > had been cut and left hanging there! > > > > I'm hoping those on the list with more electrical expertise than myself > (and > that would be most of you) might be able to shed some light on what > happened, and if you think the generator is a goner.TIA! > > > > Kirk > > B382000503 > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tkparker1941 at gmail.com From twotigers at verizon.net Wed Apr 27 22:40:50 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:40:50 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: References: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> Message-ID: <000001cc055e$73f0b000$5bd21000$@net> Tom, The voltage regulator sounds like a good place to start.Thanks for the info! Kirk From: Tom Parker [mailto:tkparker1941 at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:14 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] (no subject) Kirk, Start here (If you haven't already!): http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/wsm/tt-images/MKIBIGwiring.jpg The light connects 12v from the ignition switch through the lamp to the "D" terminal on the voltage regulator. >From the diagram it looks like the D connector on the voltage regulator is connected to the output of the generator; the only other connection shown is the Field connection in the generator. If that's so, the voltage regulator may have welded a relay point; the battery charge is through the voltage regulator. The last time I saw this problem was in a 1949 Ford around 1958... (there was no light; the VR had failed.) I'm not sure why connecting the lamp would cause this problem... Tom ' 67 Mark 2 (which, fortunately, doesn't have a generator...) On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 8:20 PM, Kirk Smith wrote: The other day, I decided to finally get around to fixing my non-working ignition warning light. It's been in that condition for the 23 years I've owned this Tiger. During that time, I've had flawless performance from my generator. Even had a battery last 18 years in this car with only occasional driving! The bulb tested fine.tracing the wiring, I found it was cut clean about 3 inches behind the light. I found the other ends hanging in the wiring. The wires were color code correct with the wiring diagram. This is probably when a bell should have gone off, but I went ahead and connected the wires and turned on the ignition. Turning the key on produced a red light. Started the car, still had a red light. Revved the motor, still had a red light (although somewhat dimmer). Darn thing never went out! After about a minute or so, I shut off the car and disconnected the wires. Upon re-starting the car, the ammeter showed a slight discharge. Revving the motor never budged the ammeter needle. Previous to connecting the ignition light, the ammeter would swing from slight discharge at idle to a positive charge condition while running at speeds above idle (as it should). I was hoping the ammeter had just taken a hit from the ignition light hook up , but shortly thereafter I developed a miss in the engine and cranking speed at start up was starting to slow. Apparently, the generator didn't take too kindly to the ignition light experiment. Now I know why the wires had been cut and left hanging there! I'm hoping those on the list with more electrical expertise than myself (and that would be most of you) might be able to shed some light on what happened, and if you think the generator is a goner.TIA! Kirk B382000503 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/tkparker1941 at gmail.com From achd73 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 28 00:32:35 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:32:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] charging problem In-Reply-To: <000001cc055e$73f0b000$5bd21000$@net> Message-ID: <630139.73077.qm@web34207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Group-I have been out of state for the past 3 weeks and lost use of a pc the 2nd day gone. I also had no transportation-the last time I allow that to happen. I had responded to the post concerning the 331 gear and posi- if that is still available, would the owner please contact me off list. Im also looking for a decent set of hubcaps. As for the light causing the generator to no longer charge- I would try polarizing the VR. Have no idea if that is the fix but years ago, I often had to polarize the VR to get my ginny to start charging again.Good luck Tom P. Both Tom Hall and Theo have a fix for the charging light and the gauge voltage stabilzer for lack of a better adjective. Two cures in one part.I have Theo's but to be honest I was only told Tom had the same thing. I suppose Im taking for granted his also has the small light bulb to insert in place of the stock bulb. TtT From rfraser at bluefrog.com Thu Apr 28 06:26:30 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:26:30 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> Message-ID: Kirk You need to check all the wires in the charging system and starting system to make sure the wires and connections are still in good shape. It almost seems like that cut wire is going right to ground. You need to trace that cut wire to find out where it goes and see if it is shorted in the harness somehow. The NY wire should run from the voltage regulator D terminal to the bulb and the W wire should run from the bulb to the #2 ignition switch lug. I had a lot of difficulty with voltage regulators. The points would get dirty or arch together so take the cover off the VR and check the points. I installed a voltmeter to catch VR problems sooner. I converted to an alternator once I figured out the complete system and how to clean up the wiring at the VR. Slow cranking can be due to a low battery, bad connections at the starter relay or battery or the relay going bad. Good luck Hope it is something simple with little damage. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Smith Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:21 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) The other day, I decided to finally get around to fixing my non-working ignition warning light. It's been in that condition for the 23 years I've owned this Tiger. During that time, I've had flawless performance from my generator. Even had a battery last 18 years in this car with only occasional driving! The bulb tested fine.tracing the wiring, I found it was cut clean about 3 inches behind the light. I found the other ends hanging in the wiring. The wires were color code correct with the wiring diagram. This is probably when a bell should have gone off, but I went ahead and connected the wires and turned on the ignition. Turning the key on produced a red light. Started the car, still had a red light. Revved the motor, still had a red light (although somewhat dimmer). Darn thing never went out! After about a minute or so, I shut off the car and disconnected the wires. Upon re-starting the car, the ammeter showed a slight discharge. Revving the motor never budged the ammeter needle. Previous to connecting the ignition light, the ammeter would swing from slight discharge at idle to a positive charge condition while running at speeds above idle (as it should). I was hoping the ammeter had just taken a hit from the ignition light hook up , but shortly thereafter I developed a miss in the engine and cranking speed at start up was starting to slow. Apparently, the generator didn't take too kindly to the ignition light experiment. Now I know why the wires had been cut and left hanging there! I'm hoping those on the list with more electrical expertise than myself (and that would be most of you) might be able to shed some light on what happened, and if you think the generator is a goner.TIA! Kirk B382000503 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3598 - Release Date: 04/27/11 06:34:00 From twotigers at verizon.net Thu Apr 28 08:49:53 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:49:53 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: References: <000001cc053a$19f09120$4dd1b360$@net> Message-ID: <001201cc05b3$8a2ab000$9e801000$@net> Thanks to all for the suggestions. The regulator will be the first thing I check. All other wiring, battery, starter, connections are in good shape, clean and tight. The recent battery drain is from repeated startings without the benefit of a working charging system (only present after I hooked up the ignition warning lamp). Hopefully, it's as simple as some bad points in the regulator. I'll know more later today... -----Original Message----- From: Ron Fraser [mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:27 AM To: 'Kirk Smith'; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) Kirk You need to check all the wires in the charging system and starting system to make sure the wires and connections are still in good shape. It almost seems like that cut wire is going right to ground. You need to trace that cut wire to find out where it goes and see if it is shorted in the harness somehow. The NY wire should run from the voltage regulator D terminal to the bulb and the W wire should run from the bulb to the #2 ignition switch lug. I had a lot of difficulty with voltage regulators. The points would get dirty or arch together so take the cover off the VR and check the points. I installed a voltmeter to catch VR problems sooner. I converted to an alternator once I figured out the complete system and how to clean up the wiring at the VR. Slow cranking can be due to a low battery, bad connections at the starter relay or battery or the relay going bad. Good luck Hope it is something simple with little damage. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Smith Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:21 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) The other day, I decided to finally get around to fixing my non-working ignition warning light. It's been in that condition for the 23 years I've owned this Tiger. During that time, I've had flawless performance from my generator. Even had a battery last 18 years in this car with only occasional driving! The bulb tested fine.tracing the wiring, I found it was cut clean about 3 inches behind the light. I found the other ends hanging in the wiring. The wires were color code correct with the wiring diagram. This is probably when a bell should have gone off, but I went ahead and connected the wires and turned on the ignition. Turning the key on produced a red light. Started the car, still had a red light. Revved the motor, still had a red light (although somewhat dimmer). Darn thing never went out! After about a minute or so, I shut off the car and disconnected the wires. Upon re-starting the car, the ammeter showed a slight discharge. Revving the motor never budged the ammeter needle. Previous to connecting the ignition light, the ammeter would swing from slight discharge at idle to a positive charge condition while running at speeds above idle (as it should). I was hoping the ammeter had just taken a hit from the ignition light hook up , but shortly thereafter I developed a miss in the engine and cranking speed at start up was starting to slow. Apparently, the generator didn't take too kindly to the ignition light experiment. Now I know why the wires had been cut and left hanging there! I'm hoping those on the list with more electrical expertise than myself (and that would be most of you) might be able to shed some light on what happened, and if you think the generator is a goner.TIA! Kirk B382000503 _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3598 - Release Date: 04/27/11 06:34:00 From rfraser at bluefrog.com Thu Apr 28 09:03:39 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:03:39 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <001201cc05b3$8a2ab000$9e801000$@net> Message-ID: <02A223F12B684AF4A2943990310A4393@ronpc1> Kirk Once you have a problem like this, never assume wires are not burned or the connections are good until you check them. Even after you find the problem be on the look for any possible collateral damage. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Smith [mailto:twotigers at verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:50 AM To: rfraser at bluefrog.com; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) Thanks to all for the suggestions. The regulator will be the first thing I check. All other wiring, battery, starter, connections are in good shape, clean and tight. The recent battery drain is from repeated startings without the benefit of a working charging system (only present after I hooked up the ignition warning lamp). Hopefully, it's as simple as some bad points in the regulator. I'll know more later today... From twotigers at verizon.net Thu Apr 28 09:14:27 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:14:27 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <02A223F12B684AF4A2943990310A4393@ronpc1> References: <001201cc05b3$8a2ab000$9e801000$@net> <02A223F12B684AF4A2943990310A4393@ronpc1> Message-ID: <001b01cc05b6$f7f7a310$e7e6e930$@net> Ron, I will have my 'Lucas Smoke Detector' on high alert to make sure no smoke escapes from the wiring (LOL)! Thanks for the tip. -----Original Message----- From: Ron Fraser [mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:04 AM To: 'Kirk Smith'; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) Kirk Once you have a problem like this, never assume wires are not burned or the connections are good until you check them. Even after you find the problem be on the look for any possible collateral damage. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Smith [mailto:twotigers at verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:50 AM To: rfraser at bluefrog.com; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) Thanks to all for the suggestions. The regulator will be the first thing I check. All other wiring, battery, starter, connections are in good shape, clean and tight. The recent battery drain is from repeated startings without the benefit of a working charging system (only present after I hooked up the ignition warning lamp). Hopefully, it's as simple as some bad points in the regulator. I'll know more later today... From milward at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 28 12:13:50 2011 From: milward at roadrunner.com (Bill Rogers Motorsport Memories) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:13:50 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Voltage Regulators Message-ID: <833538AAFEFB4DBBA4F330AA6B772E55@BillPC> Hey Kirk, If you need a VR the classic Mustang shop in Ventura, National Parts Depot, has correct ones. Bill From achd73 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 28 12:50:46 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:50:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <002101cc05b8$19467130$4bd35390$@net> Message-ID: <43584.97922.qm@web34206.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Kirk- You strp the insulation off both ends of a piece of wire. Hold one end to the battery lug on the VR and flash touch the other end to the armature. It will spark and you are polarized. I hope this solves your problem. The guy at the rebuild shop thought it would after I explained what happened when you wired the light in. Good luck, Tony From achd73 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 28 13:13:12 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] charging problem Message-ID: <923509.99769.qm@web34202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I went to the local rebuild shop to ask what two lugs you flash to polarize a generator for Kirk and he replied the battery and the armature but Kirk says the book says the battery and the field. SO, does anyone know for sure. Theo??? Tom Hall?? I kow we have to have someome who knows. I just cant remember. At one time the covers used to tell you which lugs to flash. A little help please. TtT From genepadgett at comcast.net Thu Apr 28 13:39:29 2011 From: genepadgett at comcast.net (genepadgett at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:39:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Tigers] charging problem In-Reply-To: <923509.99769.qm@web34202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1175986640.613769.1304019569028.JavaMail.root@sz0058a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Found this on the internet.B B All you wanted to ever know and more!B B http://web.utk.edu/~tprather/FoothillsTractorClub/TechTips/PolarizeGenerator. html . By process of elimination, Generator and Armature must be the same posts. Cheers, Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Somebody" To: "Beamclub" Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:13:12 PM Subject: [Tigers] charging problem I went to the local rebuild shop to ask what two lugs you flash to polarize a generator for Kirk and he replied the battery and the armature but Kirk says the book says the battery and the field. SO, does anyone know for sure. Theo??? Tom Hall?? I kow we have to have someome who knows. I just cant remember. At one time the covers used to tell you which lugs to flash. A little help please. TtT _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/genepadgett at comcast.net From achd73 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 28 13:48:50 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:48:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <003a01cc05d7$f8a76810$e9f63830$@net> Message-ID: <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Kirk, my mechainc says it is the battery and the field also. Tony --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith wrote: > From: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:10 PM > Thanks, Tony! Appreciate all of > you efforts!! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:09 PM > To: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > Kirk- Did it work? here is his phone number 618 932 6122 > and I was talking > to the young guy. tell him the big blonde with the Sunbeam > Tiger and ask > him. I cant get in my storage building for tress that fell > while I was in > Fla. I have an old VR in there. I will go to my car and see > if it shows. I > will also ask a young mechanic and call an old one IF he > answers. The one > that would know for sure retired then passed away. I would > call the guy at > Marvins Rebuilders at the number I gave you, tell him what > the book says and > what I told you he said and ask him what happens when you > go the route the > book says. Personally, Im pretty confident in these guys as > they have been > in business a long time BUT perhaps Theo or others will > reply. I will ask > them. > Tony > > --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith > wrote: > > > From: Kirk Smith > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:00 PM > > Tony- The shop manual said to use the > > battery lug and the field connection > > to polarize (which is what I did). Your guy at the > > rebuild shop said to do > > it between the battery lug and the armature > > connection? I wonder which is > > correct? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:51 AM > > To: Kirk Smith > > Cc: Beamclub > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > > > Kirk- You strp the insulation off both ends of a piece > of > > wire. Hold one end > > to the battery lug on the VR and flash touch the other > end > > to the armature. > > It will spark and you are polarized. I hope this > solves > > your problem. The > > guy at the rebuild shop thought it would after I > explained > > what happened > > when you wired the light in. > > Good luck, Tony From twotigers at verizon.net Thu Apr 28 14:01:38 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:01:38 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <003a01cc05d7$f8a76810$e9f63830$@net> <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <004601cc05df$173c1080$45b43180$@net> This is getting real interesting... The shop that Tony uses for generator rebuilds and the link Gene sent say to jump the battery lug and the generator (or armature) lug. The shop manual and Tony's mechanic say to jump the battery lug and the field connection. I've already tried it between the battery connection and the field connection and I still have a negative charge condition...a little leery to try it between the battery and armature! -----Original Message----- From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:49 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk, my mechainc says it is the battery and the field also. Tony --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith wrote: > From: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:10 PM > Thanks, Tony! Appreciate all of > you efforts!! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:09 PM > To: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > Kirk- Did it work? here is his phone number 618 932 6122 > and I was talking > to the young guy. tell him the big blonde with the Sunbeam > Tiger and ask > him. I cant get in my storage building for tress that fell > while I was in > Fla. I have an old VR in there. I will go to my car and see > if it shows. I > will also ask a young mechanic and call an old one IF he > answers. The one > that would know for sure retired then passed away. I would > call the guy at > Marvins Rebuilders at the number I gave you, tell him what > the book says and > what I told you he said and ask him what happens when you > go the route the > book says. Personally, Im pretty confident in these guys as > they have been > in business a long time BUT perhaps Theo or others will > reply. I will ask > them. > Tony > > --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith > wrote: > > > From: Kirk Smith > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:00 PM > > Tony- The shop manual said to use the > > battery lug and the field connection > > to polarize (which is what I did). Your guy at the > > rebuild shop said to do > > it between the battery lug and the armature > > connection? I wonder which is > > correct? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:51 AM > > To: Kirk Smith > > Cc: Beamclub > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > > > Kirk- You strp the insulation off both ends of a piece > of > > wire. Hold one end > > to the battery lug on the VR and flash touch the other > end > > to the armature. > > It will spark and you are polarized. I hope this > solves > > your problem. The > > guy at the rebuild shop thought it would after I > explained > > what happened > > when you wired the light in. > > Good luck, Tony From twotigers at verizon.net Thu Apr 28 14:03:41 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:03:41 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <004601cc05df$173c1080$45b43180$@net> References: <003a01cc05d7$f8a76810$e9f63830$@net> <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <004601cc05df$173c1080$45b43180$@net> Message-ID: <004701cc05df$6023da30$206b8e90$@net> I have to go out of town for the rest of the day. Darn! To be continued... -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Smith Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:02 PM To: 'Tony Somebody'; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Charging problem This is getting real interesting... The shop that Tony uses for generator rebuilds and the link Gene sent say to jump the battery lug and the generator (or armature) lug. The shop manual and Tony's mechanic say to jump the battery lug and the field connection. I've already tried it between the battery connection and the field connection and I still have a negative charge condition...a little leery to try it between the battery and armature! -----Original Message----- From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:49 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk, my mechainc says it is the battery and the field also. Tony --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith wrote: > From: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:10 PM > Thanks, Tony! Appreciate all of > you efforts!! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:09 PM > To: Kirk Smith > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > Kirk- Did it work? here is his phone number 618 932 6122 > and I was talking > to the young guy. tell him the big blonde with the Sunbeam > Tiger and ask > him. I cant get in my storage building for tress that fell > while I was in > Fla. I have an old VR in there. I will go to my car and see > if it shows. I > will also ask a young mechanic and call an old one IF he > answers. The one > that would know for sure retired then passed away. I would > call the guy at > Marvins Rebuilders at the number I gave you, tell him what > the book says and > what I told you he said and ask him what happens when you > go the route the > book says. Personally, Im pretty confident in these guys as > they have been > in business a long time BUT perhaps Theo or others will > reply. I will ask > them. > Tony > > --- On Thu, 4/28/11, Kirk Smith > wrote: > > > From: Kirk Smith > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > To: "'Tony Somebody'" > > Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:00 PM > > Tony- The shop manual said to use the > > battery lug and the field connection > > to polarize (which is what I did). Your guy at the > > rebuild shop said to do > > it between the battery lug and the armature > > connection? I wonder which is > > correct? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:51 AM > > To: Kirk Smith > > Cc: Beamclub > > Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem > > > > Kirk- You strp the insulation off both ends of a piece > of > > wire. Hold one end > > to the battery lug on the VR and flash touch the other > end > > to the armature. > > It will spark and you are polarized. I hope this > solves > > your problem. The > > guy at the rebuild shop thought it would after I > explained > > what happened > > when you wired the light in. > > Good luck, Tony _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/twotigers at verizon.net From rfraser at bluefrog.com Thu Apr 28 14:21:00 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:21:00 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5F757600BC1742118C34E2B5AA8669E4@ronpc1> Voltage Regulator Terminals should be clearly marked; Arm, Fld and Bat, new VRs usually have an instruction sheet included. The instruction sheet I have states: Disconnect wire at VR terminal marked Fld Momentarily touch (2 seconds Max ) this wire to the Bat terminal screw There maybe a spark but there is no danger to you Reconnect wire to Fld terminal Tiger wire diagram: VR terminals: Bat - N wire Fld - NG wire D = Arm - NY wire Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tony Somebody Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:49 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: Re: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk, my mechainc says it is the battery and the field also. Tony From JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net Thu Apr 28 14:54:51 2011 From: JCMC2006 at suddenlink.net (Jerry & Maureen (Mo)) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:54:51 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <5F757600BC1742118C34E2B5AA8669E4@ronpc1> References: <965760.77726.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <5F757600BC1742118C34E2B5AA8669E4@ronpc1> Message-ID: I think you're right Ron, I've always heard the expression "flashing the field" to get the current flowing in the right direction. Jerry Christopherson 9473187 -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fraser Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:21 PM To: 'Tony Somebody'; 'Kirk Smith' Cc: 'Beamclub' Subject: Re: [Tigers] Charging problem Voltage Regulator Terminals should be clearly marked; Arm, Fld and Bat, new VRs usually have an instruction sheet included. The instruction sheet I have states: Disconnect wire at VR terminal marked Fld Momentarily touch (2 seconds Max ) this wire to the Bat terminal screw There maybe a spark but there is no danger to you Reconnect wire to Fld terminal Tiger wire diagram: VR terminals: Bat - N wire Fld - NG wire D = Arm - NY wire Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tony Somebody Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:49 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: Re: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk, my mechainc says it is the battery and the field also. Tony _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/jcmc2006 at suddenlink.net From allanballard at att.net Thu Apr 28 15:23:06 2011 From: allanballard at att.net (allanballard at att.net) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:23:06 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Camshafts-color coded? In-Reply-To: <001b01cc05b6$f7f7a310$e7e6e930$@net> References: <001201cc05b3$8a2ab000$9e801000$@net> <02A223F12B684AF4A2943990310A4393@ronpc1> <001b01cc05b6$f7f7a310$e7e6e930$@net> Message-ID: The cam taken from the 289 going into my Tiger appears to be color coded, with yellow paint dabbed on one area and pink on another. One end has four red dots that resemble "A's." Does this mean anything? Just curious. Allan Ballard Ml1a Tiger Sent from my iPhone On Apr 28, 2011, at 11:14 AM, "Kirk Smith" wrote: > Ron, > > I will have my 'Lucas Smoke Detector' on high alert to make sure no smoke > escapes from the wiring (LOL)! Thanks for the tip. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Fraser [mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com] > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:04 AM > To: 'Kirk Smith'; tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) > > Kirk > Once you have a problem like this, never assume wires are not burned > or the connections are good until you check them. Even after you find the > problem be on the look for any possible collateral damage. > > Ron Fraser > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kirk Smith [mailto:twotigers at verizon.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:50 AM > To: rfraser at bluefrog.com; tigers at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Tigers] (no subject) > > > Thanks to all for the suggestions. The regulator will be the first thing I > check. All other wiring, battery, starter, connections are in good shape, > clean and tight. The recent battery drain is from repeated startings > without the benefit of a working charging system (only present after I > hooked up the ignition warning lamp). Hopefully, it's as simple as some bad > points in the regulator. I'll know more later today... > _______________________________________________ > Tigers at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/allanballard at att.net From rfraser at bluefrog.com Thu Apr 28 17:56:06 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:56:06 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Camshafts-color coded? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <53DBA500A7B84203990D910C975ABD87@ronpc1> Allan Normally any paint dap on a Ford part has a meaning but I have no idea or any information about paint daps on a cam. Sometimes paint daps are just an inspection marker. The only ID marks on a cam are the letters next to the last bearing journal probably UA over X in this case. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: allanballard at att.net [mailto:allanballard at att.net] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:23 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: ; Subject: Camshafts-color coded? The cam taken from the 289 going into my Tiger appears to be color coded, with yellow paint dabbed on one area and pink on another. One end has four red dots that resemble "A's." Does this mean anything? Just curious. Allan Ballard Ml1a Tiger Sent from my iPhone From sawhill at att.net Thu Apr 28 18:37:42 2011 From: sawhill at att.net (Kenda Sawhill) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:37:42 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] FW: Annual All British Motorcar Show and Swap Meet Message-ID: <977D103149F647ADAC73C5F96DE7232E@HomeOffice> _____ Just a heads up for those with in driving distance to Sacramento, looking to be another great show! Mac Sawhill B9470860 **ALERT  ONLY 8 days left** Have you registered for the Annual All British Motorcar Show & Swap Meet on May 22nd? Sunday, May 22, 201 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds is the place to be for your complete British connection. See vendors of new and used parts, food vendors, and beautiful cars and motorcycles in the show, as well as many on sale in the swap area. We will have a silent auction with exciting items donated by businesses and individuals! Pre-registration closes Friday, May 6th, so hurry before the prices go up! Go to our web site, www.ubscc.org, and download the registration form or pay on-line, just follow the links! As of April 28, there are 15 trophy classes and 100 show cars and motorcycles with room for more. We also have room for more business and swap vendors, so take a moment to send in the registration form if you want to participate in this great event! The following vehicles are one entrant away from setting another trophy class: MG TD, MGBGT, MG 74 =- 80, Austin Healey 100-4, Triumph TR2 & TR3, Triumph TR3A & TR3B, Lotus, Vintage Mini, Land Rover, Morris Minor Traveller, and Motorcycles. The following vehicles are two entries away from setting another trophy class: MG TC, MG TF, Aston Martin, Austin, Jaguar E-Type, Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar XKR, Rolls Royce, New Mini, and Sunbeam. We are the only All British event that sets the trophy classes based on pre-registrations, so make the most of this show and enter your vehicle! If you dont see the class you want, get your friends to register TODAY! Pre-registration allows us to set the trophy classes and organize the field, so please dont wait, register now! Cant remember if you registered or not? A full list of entrants and trophy classes may be found at www.UBSCC.org. See who has entered with what car and where they are coming from. Caravan with fellow British car owners if possible! This is a great event that should not be missed! If you dont have a car to enter, remember that this is free for the attending public, so come out and see all the British beauties and support the vendors and individuals that make this event possible. From rande at thecia.net Fri Apr 29 04:13:03 2011 From: rande at thecia.net (rande) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:13:03 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger cover story - last call Message-ID: <4dba8f2f.1f03.0@thecia.net> I noticed the book stores still have copies of Thoroughbred & Classic Cars April 2011 with the cover story about the Tiger Mk I and Tiger Mk II. The cars featured in the article are a Midnight Blue(and blue interior) Mark I, and John Day's Commodore Blue Mark II (formerly motor journalist Gregor Grant's second Tiger and newly restored)that Day has owned since 1976. Great pictures and fine article. Get a copy before the May issue replaces it. From jteepen at usatoday.com Fri Apr 29 10:29:09 2011 From: jteepen at usatoday.com (Teepen, Jere) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:29:09 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger cover story - last call In-Reply-To: <4dba8f2f.1f03.0@thecia.net> References: <4dba8f2f.1f03.0@thecia.net> Message-ID: Be quick! Larger independent newsstands have already changed to the May issue. Your best bet is Barnes & Noble and Borders (if you can find one!). -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rande Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 3:13 AM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] Tiger cover story - last call I noticed the book stores still have copies of Thoroughbred & Classic Cars April 2011 with the cover story about the Tiger Mk I and Tiger Mk II. The cars featured in the article are a Midnight Blue(and blue interior) Mark I, and John Day's Commodore Blue Mark II (formerly motor journalist Gregor Grant's second Tiger and newly restored)that Day has owned since 1976. Great pictures and fine article. Get a copy before the May issue replaces it. From choffman9 at cinci.rr.com Fri Apr 29 10:50:12 2011 From: choffman9 at cinci.rr.com (Curt Hoffman) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:50:12 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] Tiger cover story - last call In-Reply-To: References: <4dba8f2f.1f03.0@thecia.net> Message-ID: <004601cc068d$81bffc60$853ff520$@cinci.rr.com> Helps to have a wife who works at B&N and runs the magazine section. She had pulled it off when it first came in thinking I might have an interest. Go figure : ) curt -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Teepen, Jere Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:29 PM To: rande at thecia.net; tigers at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger cover story - last call Be quick! Larger independent newsstands have already changed to the May issue. Your best bet is Barnes & Noble and Borders (if you can find one!). From clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 14:16:57 2011 From: clarkwgriswold2nd at gmail.com (Cullen McCann) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:16:57 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] throw out bearing help? long or short style? Message-ID: <01a401cc06aa$646661a0$2d3324e0$@com> Good afternoon friends of the list.this is not specifically Tiger related but I suppose it could be. I am running a 4 speed toploader ford behind a 351 windsor based motor in another project.and I installed the clutch and Lakewood scattershield, etc..with the clutch fork, and the "throw" or distance that the fork can disengage the clutch is WAY to short.it would need to move a lot farther two disengage the clutch and before It can, it bottoms out against the opening of the scattershield. I didn't know it at the time but I understand now that there are two different sizes of throw out bearing depths? If I had the short bearing ( and it was short, about the depth of a hockey puck..or an inch or less..) the geometry of what im looking at suggests it behave this way. What application or description would lead me towards a long style throwout bearing? Hope im making sense.ugh. Thanks!! Cullen From achd73 at yahoo.com Fri Apr 29 20:22:26 2011 From: achd73 at yahoo.com (Tony Somebody) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:22:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Tigers] Charging problem In-Reply-To: <004601cc05df$173c1080$45b43180$@net> Message-ID: <204822.65961.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Kirk and List I just found a VR behind my computer desk (yes, Im single and there are lots of Beam parts in the living room) NEway, the cover on the regulator states. "Before starting engine momentarily connect "BAT" terminal to "GEN" (which is marked ARM on the lug but GEN on the cover)to properly polarize generator". Sounds like my rebuild shop was right but my younger mechanic wrong. Tony From twotigers at verizon.net Fri Apr 29 21:26:41 2011 From: twotigers at verizon.net (Kirk Smith) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:26:41 -0700 Subject: [Tigers] FW: Charging problem Message-ID: <002101cc06e6$6c7d0880$45771980$@net> -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Smith [mailto:twotigers at verizon.net] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:23 PM To: 'Tony Somebody' Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Well, that's 3 that support the armature touching battery and 3 that vote for the field touching the battery...total confusion! -----Original Message----- From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 7:22 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk and List I just found a VR behind my computer desk (yes, Im single and there are lots of Beam parts in the living room) NEway, the cover on the regulator states. "Before starting engine momentarily connect "BAT" terminal to "GEN" (which is marked ARM on the lug but GEN on the cover)to properly polarize generator". Sounds like my rebuild shop was right but my younger mechanic wrong. Tony From rfraser at bluefrog.com Sat Apr 30 09:56:39 2011 From: rfraser at bluefrog.com ( Ron Fraser) Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:56:39 -0400 Subject: [Tigers] FW: Charging problem In-Reply-To: <002101cc06e6$6c7d0880$45771980$@net> Message-ID: <45032091F7124E958D5296192D0D2876@ronpc1> Kirk The purpose of polarizing a generator is to put a little magnetism into the field coils. You do that by touching the field and battery wires momentarily. I don't see how touching the Arm wire to the Bat wire can put energy through the field coils to create magnetism. I'll stick with touching the FLD wire to Bat if I ever work on a Ford generator system again. Ron Fraser -----Original Message----- From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Smith Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:27 PM To: tigers at autox.team.net Subject: [Tigers] FW: Charging problem -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Smith [mailto:twotigers at verizon.net] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:23 PM To: 'Tony Somebody' Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Well, that's 3 that support the armature touching battery and 3 that vote for the field touching the battery...total confusion! -----Original Message----- From: Tony Somebody [mailto:achd73 at yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 7:22 PM To: Kirk Smith Cc: Beamclub Subject: RE: [Tigers] Charging problem Kirk and List I just found a VR behind my computer desk (yes, Im single and there are lots of Beam parts in the living room) NEway, the cover on the regulator states. "Before starting engine momentarily connect "BAT" terminal to "GEN" (which is marked ARM on the lug but GEN on the cover)to properly polarize generator". Sounds like my rebuild shop was right but my younger mechanic wrong. Tony _______________________________________________ Tigers at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser at bluefrog.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3604 - Release Date: 04/29/11 06:34:00 From wsamouce at kc.rr.com Sat Apr 30 16:23:43 2011 From: wsamouce at kc.rr.com (Samouce's) Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:23:43 -0500 Subject: [Tigers] Clutch moment video..like your thumbs up! In-Reply-To: <45032091F7124E958D5296192D0D2876@ronpc1> References: <002101cc06e6$6c7d0880$45771980$@net> <45032091F7124E958D5296192D0D2876@ronpc1> Message-ID: <000001cc0785$44374760$cca5d620$@rr.com> Take a look at this video of the clutch movement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YjhqiqSt7U Let me know if you think it looks like the actuation will be far enough to disengage the clutch. The off-set dowel in place. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/005-10.jpg Flywheel and friction disk installed. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/002-26.jpg Pressure plate installed. http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/003-19.jpg The scatter shield was off .038 at 12 O'clock and .039 at 9 O'clock. The .014 offset dowel brought it in too 0 vertically and .005 at 9 O'clock. Duke B382002037