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21. Re: Anyone Take Pictures at SUNI IV? (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 09:09:51 -0700
I'm not looking for any apologies. Since the list was in a quiet mode, I took advantage and sent a loaded response to the request for pictures. Not necessarily all in fun, but also not meant to demea
/html/tigers/2004-07/msg00127.html (11,553 bytes)

22. Re: Stumbling in cruise (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 18:22:00 -0700
I said I wasn't going to do this often, but here I am again. Actually Scott, you are on the path to tuning you Tiger for optimum fuel efficiency. Under rapid acceleration, you get a squirt of gas fro
/html/tigers/2004-07/msg00134.html (8,194 bytes)

23. Ball Joint Boots (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 21:17:48 -0700
Some time ago, Bob Palmer discovered a replacement for our lower ball joint boots. It was identified as VW Part No 211 405-375 fitting a Type II VW Bus. I currently have need for a supplier for these
/html/tigers/2004-05/msg00088.html (7,368 bytes)

24. Follow up on the Ball Joint Boot Search (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 20:17:21 -0700
Just a quick report to let the list know that the "Bus Boys" in Redding, CA had stock on the boot covers under the VW part number (211 405 375). They had 12 and now they have 4, but the $1.80 unit pr
/html/tigers/2004-05/msg00118.html (6,877 bytes)

25. Re: T5 Trans ratio (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:48:31 -0700
Cliff, I don't know were you are in the selection process but I am in the process of creating a new casting to replace the AMC units that are so difficult to find. The prototype castings are about to
/html/tigers/2004-04/msg00058.html (8,647 bytes)

26. RE: Hot Alternator Output Wire Problem Solved (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:05:34 -0700
To Steve, Bob, Theo, etc. Been extra busy this week and didn't have time till now to get in on this discussion. I have some experience that could be related to this situation. Last year, while drivin
/html/tigers/2004-04/msg00115.html (11,449 bytes)

27. Re: Low Vacuum question (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 20:57:15 -0800
1. Check the function of the check valve at the booster. If it's not closing properly, it won't hold the vacuum already in the can, down stream from the valve. 2. Check the vacuum hose between the ma
/html/tigers/2004-03/msg00043.html (7,298 bytes)

28. Re: Side molding install (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 10:19:26 -0800
The threaded retainers for the accessible ends of the molding that Steve described are easily made from 4-40 round head brass screws. The 4-40 screw heads are the correct size but they need to be mod
/html/tigers/2004-02/msg00038.html (7,983 bytes)

29. Coolants - an added note (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:02:07 -0800
No discussion on coolants would be complete without a mention of our old enemy cavitation. The radiator normally gets the worst damage from the crud buildup and the Gano works well at controlling thi
/html/tigers/2004-01/msg00111.html (7,091 bytes)

30. RE: Possible disaster??? (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:59:03 -0800
A few comments: First Tom's rope trick works much better if you draw the piston down the cylinder, install several inches of a soft rope, and then raise the piston until it stops. This generally give
/html/tigers/2003-12/msg00078.html (9,099 bytes)

31. Dangerous Handling (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:45:26 -0700
Sounds like something is loose or badly out of adjustment somewhere. The other possibility, particularly if the car has been off the road for a long time, is a tire miss-match. A mixture of radial an
/html/tigers/2003-09/msg00075.html (6,531 bytes)

32. Re: Waterpump hub (more ?) (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2003 13:44:49 -0700
When you know that Ford Industrial supplied the engines, it only seems natural that they'd go to their own part bins first. I'd guess that the Industrial "JZ' in the part number matches several items
/html/tigers/2003-08/msg00005.html (6,878 bytes)

33. Re: Fulcrim pin bushing disaster! (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 17:24:09 -0700
Running the OEM pins in the reverse direction will give you about 3 degrees of positive caster above the original design. It's entirely possible that you may be able to use the setup as-is and adjust
/html/tigers/2003-08/msg00063.html (8,112 bytes)

34. Re: Drilling hole in tempered glass? (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 22:29:51 -0700
They say the memory goes first. No, I actually cut the quarter window shapes, wet sanded the edges, and drilled the holes with a diamond core drill before I had the tempered. I also replaced all of t
/html/tigers/2003-08/msg00222.html (7,851 bytes)

35. Re: The Book of Norm (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:13:58 -0700
I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed by the book. The magic of this Marque or any other for that matter. is not contained on the printed page, as Norm will be glad to tell you. It involves a lo
/html/tigers/2006-05/msg00105.html (8,127 bytes)

36. Exhaust - The perspective of age (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:21:49 -0700
If you enjoy driving somewhat aggressively, consider the total package of tires and exhaust. The lower the wear rating and the softer the tone, the less attention your aggressive enjoyment will bring
/html/tigers/2006-06/msg00015.html (6,631 bytes)

37. Re: Fuel pump (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:16:17 -0700
Which is symptomatic of the failure of the OEM tank lining which requires removal and appropriate refurbishment of the tank "system". If you or previous owners haven't done this process after 40 year
/html/tigers/2006-08/msg00016.html (6,930 bytes)

38. Re: Lat 5 weld on bars (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:16:13 -0700
I have a reinforcing kit available for that area of the frame. Rob and I haven't had a chance to add it to our web site yet but I do have stock. I have a draft of the procedure and several photos of
/html/tigers/2006-08/msg00119.html (9,271 bytes)

39. Re: Engine breathing (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:32:49 -0800
The addition of air from any source to the exhaust system is a complex situation. OEM air pumps make this "injection" very close to the exhaust valve. Injecting air farther down the exhaust system ge
/html/tigers/2006-12/msg00095.html (8,066 bytes)

40. Kit Instructions (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hall <modtiger@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:16:30 -0800
For those of you who have been waiting for me to publish the Installation Tech Tips for the Frame Reinforcement Kit and the Panhard Repair Kit, the complete instructions are now available on line at
/html/tigers/2007-01/msg00082.html (5,918 bytes)


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