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    Tube shock set up proper (Finally) Series 1

    A couple of years ago bought a kit for tube shocks from a member and some Spax for a later model Alpine. Messed around getting the upper mount worked out, then drove it around with the rear bottoming over moderate bumps. This year I finally applied myself and determined the shocks are too long...
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    Valve train adventures

    Gents--after solving my cooling issues, I have happily driving the Sunbeam around, finishing off the second tank of gas. Molly and I did a big loop through Sedgewick. Turned onto Parker Point road for the little buzz home and the car lost power, started clanking. Running on three barrels. Turned...
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    Series 2 running hot

    Gents-- My Alpine seems to be running hot. Recored radiator, new hoses, new thermostat. No leaks, seems full. It has an overflow tank. New temp gauge sender. Gauge slowly climbs to 195 and I shut it off. It has the vizard combustion chamber, a downdraft weber. A cam from Delta. I went up on...
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    Overdrive on a Series 1

    Gents- The overdrive in my Series 1 (Haworth Kit) has stopped working this year. Can you all walk me through a test sequence for the relay, solenoid ? None of the spade connectors have power at the relay, either in 1st with switch off, or in 4th with switch on. thanks--
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