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Recent content by 10sguru

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    Tachometer Schematic

    Thanks Roots Racer and Tom. I'm just getting my 1966 Ser V back on the road after a 14 year hiatus. I had misplaced my Rootes Shop Manual and just recently found it. I found this schematic folded up loose in between a couple of pages in the binder and just couldn't remember where it came from...
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    Tachometer Schematic

    I Was going through some old Alpine notes and found the attached document. It appears to be instructions on hooking up a tachometer. My OCD was wondering if anyone recognizes it and the possible source. Please advise. Thanks. Jim
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    Rear Brakes

    Mike, Just finished mounting the shoes with springs attached as shown in that excellent photo you provided. Mounted one brake shoe to the fixed post then turned the other shoe perpendicular to the fixed post. Placed the screwdriver blade between the two, prised toward the back plate and the...
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    Rear Brakes

    Thanks Charlie & Mike. One other question. When I first started this repair I had removed the springs and shoes from one side of the car and when I finally got back to the project I removed the other side. I did note that the short pull off spring was mounted in the brake shoe holes with the...
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    Rear Brakes

    Finishing up a rear brake shoes and wheel cylinder replacement job on a 1966 Series V that was started many years ago, don't ask it's a long story. At any rate everything has been replaced except for an issue with the short pull-off spring. Can any of you tech gurus suggest the best way to get...
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    SV Choke Cable Needed

    Repaired the cable using JB Weld's strongest steel reinforced epoxy rated at a tensile strength of 3,960 PSI. Let it cure for 48 hours, re-installed and works perfectly :cool:
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    SV Choke Cable Needed

    Jim (Alpine 1789) - I actually had a buddy mention the heat shrink tubing and then I suggested adding a small hose clamp. Good to know great minds think alike :D and that this fix has been holding for 5 years. Thanks for the reply. Cheers.
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    SV Choke Cable Needed

    Dan, I am in Bristol, Tennessee. Just recently joined the forum and have updated my profile. I am running the stock setup with twin Stromberg 150s.
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    SV Choke Cable Needed

    Choke cable housing has separated from the shaft mounting on the back side of the dash. Cable and knob are in great shape. Can anybody help? Thanks. Jim
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