Ed E. Powell wrote:
>
> Can't find mine, unfortunately (I think it might have fallen into the heater
> core well), but my 1A came -- stock -- with the _weighted_ air cleaner wing
> nut. I confess that I don't know the exact composition of the material, but
> rumor and volumetric analysis suggests that it is filled with lead. There
>does
> appear to be some marring of the threads, perhaps due to the softer inner
> material. As most Tigeroos know, the additional weight was necessary for a
>few
> late 1As to keep the front end down during acceleration of the 289 engine.
> Sadly, Rootes records do not document this, and getting a TAC for my car is
> impossible.
>
> Nuts.
>
> Eddy - grinnin' in Albany
Outstanding, Eddy!
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Rick Hoefle 1964 Tiger B9470508 - HIS
1969 MGC - HERS
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