Alpdavegre(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> Paul & Listers,
>
> I looked this up in my file for Alpine stuff from the net. Robert Dobrowski
> stated that the Ausin Healey 3000 and maybe Triumph Spitfires used an
> identical valve. I had ordered one from V.B. and it was right. You do have to
> use your old bottom piece to get the angle right and you have to remove the
> rivet and reclock the valve to match the Sunbeam position. It worked great on
> my S4. Cost about $35. For Mk 1 Tigers I think they used a different valve?
> At least thats what I see on Ebay when they want $100 plus for a Tiger valve.
> Must make the water flow faster!
> Dave Green
Mk1 Tiger is the same for S3-IV Alpine (and maybe S2 Alpine, according
to Curt)
Early Alpine is different.
Alpine S5, Mk1a & MkII Tiger are a different style again.
The bottom piece (that ally casting) of mine is the one that is kaput,
unfortunately :-(
I have had some help today from listers, thanks.
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