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281. Re: ['53 Alpine transmission] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 13 Jul 2001 12:19:53 EDT; Check the linkage to make sure he is "all the way into 1st gear" at the transmission when he puts the lever in first. Since first is "up and into the windscreen" on those cars, the lever may be hitti; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00191.html (7,317 bytes)
282. Re: [Re: Tiger Owner becomes Charitable] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 13 Jul 2001 15:05:52 EDT; I bet you are looking forward to reading bedtime stories in bed to them! Jan Dear Friends, As some of you may know, I have two grown children, and 5 grandchildren. They are dear to me, and the grand; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00196.html (8,321 bytes)
283. Re: [Rootes Question (Minx not Alpine)] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 13 Jul 2001 15:21:17 EDT; There sure is a Hillman list..... hillman@can-inc.com We are a little less formal then the Alpine list (some say a whole lot less formal) but come on over and join us! We have members from everywhere; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00198.html (8,276 bytes)
284. Re: [Rootes Question (Minx not Alpine)] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 13 Jul 2001 15:36:11 EDT; In rockers At rear of front fenders (particularly at top!) Behind rear wheels All of the usual places. The same people who did the body design work on the Alpine did the Minx so they tend to rust in; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00200.html (8,354 bytes)
285. Re: [Rootes Question (Minx not Alpine)] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 13 Jul 2001 15:40:20 EDT; Finally, there is a club for Hillmans in the USA- it is called "The Brotherhood of the Three Spires" and has a quarterly newsletter called "Melodies" (because the first car ever equipped with a radio; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00201.html (7,343 bytes)
286. Re: [Re: ['53 Alpine transmission]] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 16 Jul 2001 22:51:43 EDT; Jan Actually 1st is DOWN and up for first, straight down for 2nd, UP (at the neutral position) and UP for third and straight down for 4th. There are adjustments at the transmission cover levers whic; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00232.html (8,811 bytes)
287. Re: [Re: 5-Speed Conversions] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 17 Jul 2001 10:29:20 EDT; Is fifth gear on these boxes an overdrive??? Thanks, Jan Thomas Wiencek <wiencek@anl.gov> wrote: Thank you for your comments, Paul and everyone else. I think anyone who makes this swap will be quite; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00239.html (9,490 bytes)
288. Re: [Re: [Re: ['53 Alpine transmission]]] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 17 Jul 2001 20:26:38 EDT; Surprising as American cars had MUCH better linkage then the Rootes cars. It was rare that the American linkage got out of adjustment (although it sometimes did). Second gear was the problem in Ameri; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00255.html (6,834 bytes)
289. Re: [RE: Gas Tanks] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 17 Jul 2001 20:31:32 EDT; Where are you and who is this shop??? I was quoted $180 for one tank!! (A Hillman 8 1/2 gallon one) Jan Eyerman New Jesrsey I took my tanks and crossover tubes to a local radiator shop. They chemica; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00256.html (7,961 bytes)
290. Re: [Re: 5-Speed Conversions] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 19 Jul 2001 23:19:45 EDT; The original Colts of 1971 and later in the seveties were rear wheel drive. In fact, in 1973 (and later) in Canada, the Colt was sold as the "Cricket" so there is kind of a Rootes connection!!! Howev; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00301.html (8,494 bytes)
291. Re: [Re: Looking for owner of an Alpine for wheel and tire (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 19 Jul 2001 23:24:45 EDT; Thank you for giving out the "secret" information.... the Rootes bolt circle is 108mm!!! That is extremely useful information. Thanks again, Jan Eyerman 1959 Hillman Minx Series III DeLuxe (with 15 i; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00302.html (8,788 bytes)
292. Re: [Re: [Re: 5-Speed Conversions]] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 21 Jul 2001 00:02:35 EDT; That is an interesting way to look at it, the question is-what were the ratios? Obviously if the "power ratio" was 4.0:1 but the "regular" ratio was 3.50:1 you would effectively have an "overdrive" i; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00315.html (9,581 bytes)
293. Re: [Re: [Re: 5-Speed Conversions]] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 21 Jul 2001 00:20:53 EDT; Being a Diana Riggs fan, I was thinking of Emma. Jan Yes the '70s Colts were RWD but I don't think they had the 2 speed final drive; the one I was thinking of was the 1980's model. BTW Jan, now that; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00317.html (9,054 bytes)
294. Re: [Re: Looking for owner of an Alpine for wheel and (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 23 Jul 2001 21:42:47 EDT; Rootes bought many of their parts (major assemblies) fom their suppliers. Since Rootes was the smallest of the British major manufacturers, they did not have much pull. I would bet that the rear axle; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00352.html (8,442 bytes)
295. Re: [brake lights] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 24 Jul 2001 21:59:53 EDT; I like that idea, I am going to research it some more.....I have tiny brake lights on my '59 Minx and anything that would make them more visible would be good. It is nice keeping to stock and all, bu; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00367.html (6,926 bytes)
296. Re: [re: Jack Needed] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 24 Jul 2001 22:04:05 EDT; Always use jack stands and always through something under the car as an "emergency" support. Years ago a friend of mine was unbolting something under a car and pulled so hard on his breaker bar that; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00368.html (7,859 bytes)
297. OFF TOPIC-Definition of "Minx" (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 25 Jul 2001 12:09:54 EDT; While a Gazelle is not to my taste, a Minx or maybe an Imp would be (although I would have to make sure the Imp wasn't under age!). (Note: Dictionary definition: A Minx is a cute, pert woman) Jan HA; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00376.html (6,807 bytes)
298. Re: [Re: brake lights] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 26 Jul 2001 22:21:35 EDT; I can see the problem regarding heat in the old Healey's-the entire socket is encased in a rubber boot and the glass lens seals it in. Great to prtect it from water but not good in letting heat out.; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00396.html (8,183 bytes)
299. Electric Tach Wiring (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 29 Jul 2001 21:22:40 EDT; I have an electronic tach that I pulled out of an '69 Alpine GT fastback many years ago, it has three connections on the back- a "lucar" square spade type connector, a round plug in "male" connector; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00421.html (6,521 bytes)
300. Re: [It Lives...BIG MOTOR Update...Rootes Racing Report] (score: 1): Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; Date: 31 Jul 2001 09:46:56 EDT; TERRIFIC!!! Many congratulations. Keep up the great work of flying the Alpine/Sunbeam/Rootes banner. Looking forward to your build sheet-pictures would be great too! Jan Eyerman (cheering in the stan; /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00435.html (8,294 bytes)

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