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121. Re: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 5, Issue 14 (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:19:35 -0800
I thought a Slim Jim was used to break into cars...? ;) Jim B382000446 Yes, the correct wrench name is Super Slim. Slim Jim is purchased at check out at Seven Eleven, it resembles a sausage. ________
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00087.html (7,521 bytes)

122. Re: [Tigers] Factory 289 in Mk1...? (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:53:39 -0800
I think Bob's comment was to do with the Lemans coupes specifically... NOT the production cars... I was just reading about Shelby's LeMan's efforts in 1963/4 and it appears that he in fact was using
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00274.html (10,769 bytes)

123. Re: [Tigers] more cubes (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:42:02 -0800
A little bit off the topic but my dad bought a new '68 Falcon Futura sports coupe with a 289 2v.... he also had a brochure for that model and it listed 2 v8 options... the 289 2v and the 302 4v ... c
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00320.html (9,060 bytes)

124. Re: [Tigers] WOW Tiger Sale (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:01:10 -0800
I guess that makes the one they sold in Kansas City a couple months back look like a bargain...!! It went for $45k http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=KC1210-103887 Jim B382000446 The
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00349.html (7,500 bytes)

125. Re: [Tigers] WOW Tiger Sale (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:03:03 -0800
Oops... edit that last post.. the Kansas City car was bid to $45k but didn't The Tiger at the Kissimmee, FL auction went for $80K. Mecum Auctions normally don't bring the big prices like BJ so this i
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00350.html (7,305 bytes)

126. Re: [Tigers] tiger blocks (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:57:08 -0800
Ya... I noticed that too about the bore sizes...a 302 is a stroked 289 ... I don't remember much about my first Tiger from the seventies except it did have a 260 when I bought it... Of course the fir
/html/tigers/2011-01/msg00380.html (9,059 bytes)

127. Re: [Tigers] World Of Wheels car show (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:42:25 -0800
I don't mind it when one guy shows up as you can usually explain the 'Tiger story' to him... the funniest is when 2 guys are looking... one of them is always the 'expert' and usually tells the other
/html/tigers/2011-02/msg00120.html (10,555 bytes)

128. Re: [Tigers] Muffler (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:21:22 -0800
I went with Spintech 'cruizers' http://www.spintechmufflers.com/mufflers/street-mufflers/cruiser-mufflers-70 00-series/round-collars/cat_120.html ..I don't think you can buy anything more low profile
/html/tigers/2011-02/msg00126.html (9,025 bytes)

129. Re: [Tigers] 5 speed transmission (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:50:21 -0800
The S10 tail housing to T5 is a fairly common swap as many hotrodders with older bench seat cars need that forward shifter location. The speedo drive gear has to be relocated on the output shaft to l
/html/tigers/2011-02/msg00196.html (8,371 bytes)

130. Re: [Tigers] Toploader trans fluid (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:50:28 -0700
Actually, Tony said 'synthetic transmission fluid' ... which would be ATF? The 'world class' T5's use the ATF because of the needle bearings... the older T5's use gear oil. Jim B382000446 Tony The Fo
/html/tigers/2011-03/msg00267.html (11,331 bytes)

131. Re: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:22:10 -0700
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
/html/tigers/2011-04/msg00004.html (8,714 bytes)

132. Re: [Tigers] Tach / Speedo parts (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:02:02 -0700
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..
/html/tigers/2011-04/msg00016.html (8,929 bytes)

133. Re: [Tigers] tach project (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:41:20 -0700
I believe that the fellow on e-Bay listing the gauge kits has this http://www.classicbezels.com/ Jim B382000446 Thanks to all I decided to get the kit as my bezel and glass are not perfect. I'll flat
/html/tigers/2011-04/msg00027.html (7,294 bytes)

134. Re: [Tigers] Pentastar (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 14:17:10 -0700
An old co-worker told me that back in the day, he bought a brand new MKII in Ontario... and his story was that it was sitting right beside a brand new Mustang convertible... and he chose the Sunbeam
/html/tigers/2011-05/msg00118.html (7,504 bytes)

135. Re: [Tigers] Auto Meter tach (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 18:36:07 -0700
Hi Jim I thought I'd chime in here as the 'green' wire might be confusing... I say that because the existing 'green' wire that went to the original tach is 12v ! As you know there is no color code on
/html/tigers/2011-05/msg00127.html (10,568 bytes)

136. Re: [Tigers] Engine run in (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:29 -0800
Hi Tim As far as a good oil to use...our English car club ( central island branch ) looked into what's available as far as oils containing zinc... "... Since 2006, a new designation "API Service SM"
/html/tigers/2011-11/msg00063.html (10,653 bytes)

137. Re: [Tigers] Oil consumption (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:46:11 -0700
Hi Allan You mention that you have no baffles to clear the rockers... what type of rockers? I know that my engine has 'rollers' with no baffles and 1/2" spacers under the cast Tiger covers... and no
/html/tigers/2011-09/msg00055.html (11,997 bytes)

138. Re: [Tigers] 427 Tiger (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:37:51 -0800
Nice car... would have liked to see more detailed pics of it.. Hmmm... topped out at $55k... but had a 75k reserve Jim I like the car! And the 427 is not the 427 of old, ie it is not an FE motor but
/html/tigers/2012-01/msg00142.html (10,315 bytes)

139. Re: [Tigers] Off Topic: Want to buy a new '65 Mustang Convertible? (score: 1)
Author: jim@island.net
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:27:39 -0700
How did the word 'fiberglass' come into this conversation...?? Jim B382000446 _______________________________________________ tigers@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: ht
/html/tigers/2011-10/msg00131.html (11,547 bytes)

140. Re: [Tigers] Converting from 5 bolt to 6 bolt bellhousing and harmonic balancer question (score: 1)
Author: "jim" <jim@island.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:31:27 -0800
I can tell you that the Lakewood won't fit the tunnel without mods... either 'stretch' the tunnel or cut the corners off the bell... I've had both versions of that. The Quicktime tapers down from the
/html/tigers/2012-03/msg00030.html (13,426 bytes)

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