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1. Re: [Re: Crank] (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:27:27 -0500
Hello All, Legend has it, Henry Ford insisted an electric starter be installed in his cars (Model A?) after a close friend died of complications from injuries sustained from hand cranking a Model T.
/html/alpines/2002-03/msg00018.html (6,737 bytes)

2. Overdrive oil (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 23:27:16 -0500
Hello All, It's recommended to use straight non-detergent 30 weight oil in the transmission and overdrive, right? But my question is, does anyone use 80-90 in their gearboxes with overdrives, anyway?
/html/alpines/2002-02/msg00060.html (7,661 bytes)

3. Re: Overdrive oil (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 08:58:23 -0500
Hello All, I want to thank everyone with opinions, and advice! I certainly don't want to ruin either overdrive or transmission. The rumor is Ferrari knew about this problem and made separate oil rese
/html/alpines/2002-02/msg00068.html (7,194 bytes)

4. RE: Formula 1 GPs - nil alpine content (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:23:48 -0500
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who hates this change over to "Speed Channel!" I've never liked NASCAR, and find the "pro wrestling" style of fanfare and announcing embarassing, but I guess we'
/html/alpines/2002-02/msg00178.html (8,242 bytes)

5. Gear-OD Oil (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 08:47:08 -0500
Penrite http://www.penrite.co.uk/ has a non additive 30wt gear oil that they recommend for Laycock overdrives, and is also the right weight for the Alpine transmission. http://www.classicautolubes.co
/html/alpines/2002-02/msg00199.html (7,419 bytes)

6. Re: I'm stuck under my Sunbeam (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 10:50:50 -0400
Hi Dan, Your story reminds me of a similar situation when I was removing my leaf springs from a '65 Mustang. The bolts rusted solid with the steel sleeve inside the rubber bushing, and wouldn't budge
/html/alpines/2001-10/msg00100.html (7,999 bytes)

7. Re: A state of war? Yes (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 16:07:32 -0400
I uns*bscribed to the list for a couple of days because I originally was going on vacation, but... I was in NYC when the first plane hit the Trade Towers. I was leaving the city, and only realized th
/html/alpines/2001-09/msg00116.html (7,344 bytes)

8. Pebble Beach, some Alpine content (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:01:46 -0400
Hello Jay, et All, I was there too, and made it to just about all the events that weekend had to offer! It's too bad I didn't know you were going because I'm sure we crossed paths at some point over
/html/alpines/2001-08/msg00294.html (8,617 bytes)

9. Alpining without a hitch! (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:09:40 -0400
Hello All, I just wanted to share with everyone how happy I am with my Alpine because only you guys would understand! I took my Series V Alpine out for the few days surrounding the Fourth of July to
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00136.html (8,668 bytes)

10. Re: [Alpining without a hitch!] (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:53:11 -0400
Hi Jan, I think I intuitively went into the water slow, and kept the revs up in second gear. As I gained some speed, the water was high enough to splash over the hood. I was worried all the way throu
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00142.html (7,445 bytes)

11. Tank Boiling Sealing (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 00:11:34 -0400
Hi Chris, I guess the only way to keep rust from returning is to make sure the tanks are down to bare metal if you're going to paint them with spray paint. Use a good primer, and paint. When I restor
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00316.html (7,824 bytes)

12. The dreaded fuel "T" (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 13:46:15 -0400
Hello All, I was driving my Series V when I noticed the smell of fuel wafting about. I checked under the hood, and the soft fuel line leading to the carbs was wet. The heat from the exhaust manifolds
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00326.html (7,933 bytes)

13. Re: The dreaded fuel "T" (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 19:21:39 -0400
The crack I had form is not at the carb side, but rather the bottom of the "T" where the soft fuel line clamps to. Tom Message text written by INTERNET:SloMoIV@aol.com T-fitting break. I think a lot
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00338.html (7,618 bytes)

14. The dreaded fuel "T" (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:05:32 -0400
Hi Jay, I've thought about that route, but that's no easy solution either! There are brake M/C issues, Air cleaner issues, and other clearance issues! Nothing is easy! Besides, my carbs run fine, sta
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00351.html (7,544 bytes)

15. 14" wheels (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:47:26 -0400
Hi Bill, I have 14 inch Minilites with 205 60 14s. Although they stick a little further out in the front of my series V because of the wider track, the tires aren't affected by potholes, even while d
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00369.html (7,555 bytes)

16. Re: 14" wheels (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:36:30 -0400
Hi Bill, The rear drums on the Series V does not have a flat space across the bolt surface, so unless the wheels you use mate perfectly to this space, other wheels will not fit right. You may be able
/html/alpines/2001-07/msg00373.html (7,388 bytes)

17. Sunbeam Spotted (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 19:17:31 -0400
Hello All, I was on a drive in Northwest NJ when I spotted a Carnival Red Sunbeam with Mini Lites. It was either a Tiger, or a late series Alpine. It was coming out of "High Point State Park" turning
/html/alpines/2001-06/msg00014.html (6,352 bytes)

18. Flex fan (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:15:26 -0400
Hello All, Here's an update on what I did to make a Flex-o-lite Stainless steel Flex Fan fit a Series V Alpine. As I discovered when I bought the 13" unit, I realized that it would not simply bolt on
/html/alpines/2001-06/msg00051.html (7,723 bytes)

19. Fans and oil filters (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 20:23:47 -0400
Hello All, I just wanted to let people know the new SS Flex works great! I may have to go to a hotter thermostat now that more air is being pulled through the radiator! With the old fan, the gauge wo
/html/alpines/2001-06/msg00201.html (6,800 bytes)

20. Re:Overdrives (score: 1)
Author: Tom Yang <TYang@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 19:39:21 -0400
Hello All, With all this talk of Overdrives, here's a question from someone without an overdrive. Someday, I'll get one, but until then, does anybody know how fast the Series V engine is approximatel
/html/alpines/2001-06/msg00228.html (6,766 bytes)


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