[Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 10, Issue 78

Sat Apr 21 10:09:01 MDT 2018

TOWING WITH 2 WHEEL DOLLY
I towed from Des Moines to Casper Wyoming and burned up the bearing at the output shaft.
 I would advise removing the driveshaft if towing a long distance. Had to remove the transmission the tailshft to remove the yoke.

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Today's Topics:

  1. Re: Overheating (D or G at sbc)
  2. Re: Tigers 'n Dollies (Tom Witt)
Fan belt slipping (not tight enough), also not likely, but possible, bad water pump, or head gaskets on backwards?

David

      From: Joel Martin via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
 To: Tiger List Serve <tigers at autox.team.net> 
 Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 5:44 AM
 Subject: [Tigers] Overheating

 Well after 8 years and a gazillion dollars, I am officiallycompletely discouraged.  I have thehardtop yet to put together, fit the new Robbins top which after stretching inthe sun, still is about 2 inches from being even close to fit and wheelalignment.  Toneau cover and top bootcovers look good though. I have had my radiator, not an original tiger radiator,re-cored, rebuilt 289 engine – done by machine shop with .30 pistons, hipoheads, arp bolts, new values, oil pump, gaskets etc with new SS water pump,nothing left untouched. Generator rebuilt, voltage regulator replaced multipletimes, rebuilt AMP gauge – this worked for a few months.  Replaced generator with alternator, lastweek, 100 amp American made – older CAT 1 piece bracket and a Jaeger volt gauge– looking good on this front. Overheating defined as greater than 210 at idle orrunning.  No expansion tank. Temporarymanual temperature gauge installed until sort things out, if ever – did notfeel could trust the electric sending unit or rebuilt gauge at this point.Things tried:   
   - New copper core, I believe, not aluminum – totally taken advantage of by this individual here, so no confidence in job performed.
   - 16 pound radiator cap – have used the SS 7 pound one as well 
   - 160 degree thermostat and 180 as well – 160 currently installed
   - 14” 6 blade plastic fan
   - Fan spacer made to move fan with 1” of radiator fins.
   - Custom made fan shroud
   - Spacer in upper radiator hose to slow down flow – have put this in and out multiple times, no real difference – currently installed
   - 2 – 10” pusher electric fans with relay and in line 30 amp fuse, last thing I did, no help.
 Oh and the SS heater control valve lasted 80 miles.  Moss Motors valve lasted about a week, thesecond Moss one leaking after about 10 minutes from cold start up.  All 3 diaphragms split and blew coolant allover.  Received credit and currentlyhave plugged both hoses going in and out of heater valve so I could leave valvein place and look correct till overheating and better parts solution presentsitself. Here how things went from cold start up yesterday – about 72degrees outside.Starts on the first turn of the key.Let idle until electric choke brings to 950 rpm.Off we go, about 4 miles of running at 190.Stop at stop light – turn on electric fans, temp up to 200really quickly.Running at 60 mph for another 10 miles at 200 degreesPull into gas station that is suppose to have ethenal freegas for new weed eater – not there 30 seconds – temp up to 210 with electricfans on.Temp stays at 210 the next 12 miles or so – tried fans onand then off – no difference.Next stop light, about 1.5 minutes, temp goes to 220, fansonStays at 220 until I can get home.Blowing coolant, slight coming into house – not sure for howlong.Fans on, hood up – heat soak up to 230 before coming backdown. My last observations: temp goes up amazingly fast when stopped at idle and does not come downwith electric fans running or driving. At one point, the temp used to drop when driving back to 195/200, not surewhen this stopped. I have had 3 different mechanics look at this with me tothis point, no more recommendations from them unless try an aluminum radiator. I am completely stumped at this point and beyonddisappointment and discouraged.So, team Tiger owners – ideas, recommendations or just putthe car cover on it and leave it for the next person?  Joel Martin

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   Terry,I have no experience to offer. However, in some states (California forinstance) if any portion of the tires touch the roadway the vehicle needs to beregistered and insured.  So, something to consider in using a two wheel toedolly. A full trailer avoids those requirements. From: Terry Packer via Tigers Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 8:24 AMTo: tigers at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Tigers] Tigers 'n Dollies I curious of the List's consensus on whether a Tiger can be safely towed ona two-wheeled car dolly? For example, are there any special precautions whichmust be observed to avoid mechanical damage? Is there anything unusual about thegeometry or dimensions of a Tiger which make the use of a tow dolly inadvisable?All wisdom valued but I would especially appreciate hearing from anyone whoseactually done it, and the results either good or bad.
 Thanks
Terry Packer

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