I've actually invented new words when assembeling the Series V seat
diaphragms.
bmounce@impop.bellatlantic.net wrote:
>
> I was taught cussing is mandatory when working on a LBC. Did Father O'Reilly
> give me bad advice? Bill
>
> Paul and Susan Almjeld wrote:
>
> > Yo Tom:
> >
> > Great tip! Thanks! See ya in a couple of days!
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas Wiencek
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:08 AM
> > To: Message Alpine
> > Subject: Tech Tip this week
> >
> > Our Tech Tip this week is from Thomas Keith - Thanks Tom
> >
> > Installing the new rubber seat diaphragms in seats can be much easier with
> > a simple tool to grab the metal hooks. Having tried various pliers, vise
> > grips, screwdrivers, etc., I found it much better just to make a very
> > simple tool from a screw-in hook from a hardware store. I fashioned a
> > straight wood handle about 8 inches long to fit my grip and then just
> > screwed a 2-inch hook securely into one end. You can grab those hooks in
> > a strong new diaphragm and stretch 'em right over the tiny holes in the
> > seat frame, easy as pie, with no cussing.
--
Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
'61 Series II Alpine B9104704 LRX
'61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9116754 OD LRX
'62 Harrington Le Mans BH9117497 OD LRX
'64 Series IV Automatic B9401426 BW LRX
'67 Series V Alpine B395016967 LRX
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