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21. Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 12:18:18 -0600
Hard Nut to Crack? Free up that Rusted Nut and Bolt An old farmers trick, when you are fighting that rusted bolt and nut that absolutely refuses to come apart without resorting to the grinder/cutoff
/html/alpines/2004-03/msg00022.html (7,281 bytes)

22. Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:19:40 -0600
I`ve recently replaced my windshield on my 79 MGB. The windshield frame to body seal was a serious challenge, when you have roll out the leading edge of the seal once on the car. I've read several wa
/html/alpines/2004-02/msg00000.html (6,970 bytes)

23. LBC Owners Memory Tip ;-) (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:23:05 -0600
LBC Owners Memory Tip ;) The older I get, the less information it seems that I can retain. When it comes to the LBC's information, I just can't remember what type of spark plug to use to the weight o
/html/alpines/2004-02/msg00014.html (7,408 bytes)

24. Luggage Space (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 11:05:55 -0600
Luggage space is so limited in the MGA (or Sunbeam) that I wanted to make sure all cubic inches were effectively utilized. The spare tire is mounted top side up, and there seemed to be space between
/html/alpines/2004-01/msg00006.html (7,086 bytes)

25. Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 16:46:30 -0600
LBCarCo Tech Tips <http://www.lbcarco.com/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=lbtech> each Week a New Reader Submitted Tech Tip! Our Tech Tip this week is from Doug McLaren. I recently had to replace the Male stud
/html/alpines/2003-12/msg00019.html (7,132 bytes)

26. Tech Tip (May Apply to Sunbeams) (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:06:32 -0600
Are your seals leaking? The transmission and differential seals on TR's and MG's always seem to leak causing that wonderful coating on the bottom of your car. Well, maybe it isn't the seal leaking! I
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00013.html (7,836 bytes)

27. Ebay Item number: 2441869535 (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:33:35 -0600
Does anyone know anything about this book? Is it a reprint? Thanks. Tom
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00014.html (6,438 bytes)

28. Hub Puller (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:34:37 -0600
Never tried this but it looks like it might work on an Alpine if you drill and tap two holes in the hubs. Here's a quick tip for removing the rear hubs on a disc wheel MGB without a hub puller. The r
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00021.html (7,503 bytes)

29. Series I and II Windshield Rubber (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 10:11:39 -0600
Someone (In Canada?) was reproducing the rubber moulding for around the Series I and II windshield. Does anyone have contact information? Thanks. Tom
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00022.html (6,351 bytes)

30. Untimate Alpine Motor Swap (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:31:21 -0600
I just saw an article that said Ford will be selling a new crate 5.0 Liter engine (FI and OHC) that will bolt into any vintage 5-L powered car. It produces 420-hp for less than $15,000. (Only $14,995
/html/alpines/2003-11/msg00034.html (6,735 bytes)

31. Cold Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:13:56 -0500
Installing a rear or front main seal on the B series MGB engine is a lot easier when the seal is frozen solid. Metals and rubber contract - get smaller - when they freeze. Pop that new seal in the fr
/html/alpines/2003-10/msg00043.html (6,530 bytes)

32. Get Smart Johnny Lighting 1/64 Model (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 15:04:54 -0600
Has anyone found this model in a chain store like Walmart? If yes, where and how much was it? Thanks. Tom
/html/alpines/2003-10/msg00059.html (6,340 bytes)

33. Looking for 25-SPLINE yoke (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:16:51 -0500
Can anyone help Gary? Tom, I'm looking for a trans output yoke to fit an all-synchro 4-speed trans which , I THINK, may have come a series V or Alpine G.T. car. Am told that some (early '70's?) Plymo
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00005.html (7,608 bytes)

34. RE: What temp should I expect (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:35:35 -0500
Please tell us what you find. Thanks for the info, It is a complete rebuild done by Bob "Herbeam" Willis and Smitty's of San Diego a few years ago. It has less then 150 miles on it after the rebuild.
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00028.html (9,477 bytes)

35. Wire Wheel Nuts and Cubby Box Surround (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:34:06 -0500
Good morning Sunbeams. Would someone please tell me which thread is on which side of the car for the wire wheel nuts? I seem to remember that the right side has left hand thread and the left side has
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00126.html (6,780 bytes)

36. Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:17:49 -0500
Here is a method for cleaning out the inside of plastic reservoirs - such as coolant over flow tanks. I often find these full of 'crud' (sorry for the technical language) that defies soap & water but
/html/alpines/2003-09/msg00128.html (6,643 bytes)

37. RE: Using The Crank To Start A Tiger (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:55:53 -0500
I've been told that there was a stock brace on the valance. Can anyone confirm this? I thought that would get your attention. Since I can't actually use the crank hole in front to start a Tiger (I ha
/html/alpines/2003-08/msg00001.html (7,772 bytes)

38. Tech Tip (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:15:28 -0500
All of us have had a rusty bolt to loosen at least once. While taking a Ford Model A apart I had a bunch of rusted nuts, bolts and screws. I asked an old time restorer what the best penetrating oil w
/html/alpines/2003-08/msg00004.html (6,767 bytes)

39. RE: gettin' warm (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 10:30:28 -0500
Did you clean the casting sand out of the block around the rear two cylinders? This can cause overheating problems also. Hi All, I had my series II radiator recorded last year and it was $170. I stay
/html/alpines/2003-08/msg00020.html (9,678 bytes)

40. RE: Sunbeam Alpine/Rapier Coupe (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Wiencek" <wiencek@anl.gov>
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 08:55:41 -0500
Does anyone have a picture of this spoiler? I'd like to see how it Those were only fitted to Rapier H120s. They're probably going to very hard to come by outside of the UK. Russ -- RockStar30cars@aol
/html/alpines/2003-08/msg00030.html (7,349 bytes)


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