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  1. ForzaDesign

    clutch wont bleed

    Well its been 4 years and I am finally stumped. Last week my clutch stopped working. Noticed fluid coming from the slave. So I decided to rebuild both the master and slave. Got the kits from SS. Disassembled, bores look great, and did the 15 minute reassemble. Did a bench bleed to make sure...
  2. ForzaDesign

    Durite solenoid switch

    has anyone used the Durite 033501 solenoid switch? Thanks, Jim
  3. ForzaDesign

    Hitachi alternator w/ dual Spal fans

    Guys, As usual great input. I would agree that the alternator output will vary with speed. I would have to see the power curves to determine the actual output. It is a tough nut though. We actually need the maximum fan output at idle. I cant remember ever seeing elevated temps when driving over...
  4. ForzaDesign

    electric fan installation

    Hello team, I finally made the decision to convert the SV to electric fans. After my trip to Vegas last month worrying about sitting at idle. I purchased a pair of SPAL 9" pullers. Great kit with all the harnesses. My only obstacle now is what to do for a temp switch. The one I ordered is a...
  5. ForzaDesign

    Wilwood clutch master

    I am attempting to replace my Lockeed clutch master with the a Wilwood. Issue I am encountering. 1. Hydraulic line is different size from factory slave. 3/8-24 versus 7/16-20. 2. Pedal rod is too long. Tried to switch the original but factory spherical washer is too thick. 3. Moisture...
  6. ForzaDesign

    Vin Tag Repro

    I remember seeing reproduction aluminum SV vin tags somewhere. Perhaps UK? Can anyone jog my memory here. I found a nice car without a VIN. Would really be a shame to cut up a body this nice. Thanks, Jim
  7. ForzaDesign

    temp sending unit impedance value

    I just bought a new temp sending unit from SS. My car immediately to show extremely hot temps. I compared the impedance value of the new against the old one and the results as follows? Original is 1.08Ω at 20K scale New is .88Ω at 20K scale Does anyone know what the real value should be to...
  8. ForzaDesign

    Glove box installation

    I just purchased the walnut dash with glove box door as well as the cubby box. How does this install? does it screw in from the back of dash or the inside lip where the door fits in to? Thanks, Jim
  9. ForzaDesign

    Rota 15 X 7 wheels

    Has anyone used the Rota 15 X 7 wheels on their Sunbeam? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X7-ROTA-RB-4x108-15-WHEELS-SUNBEAM-TIGER-CAPRI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5ac44208QQitemZ130371830280QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Thanks, Jim
  10. ForzaDesign

    factory tool kit inventory

    Can anyone tell me what the original tool kits actually consisted of? Thanks, Jim
  11. ForzaDesign

    rotor position at TDC

    Hi Guys, Need some input. Just completed rebuilding the front CD150. Drove the car 75miles to LA. Ran perfect. On the way home car starting missing badly. Popping, no power barely idling. Some how got the car home. The next morning car would barely start. will not idle over 500rpm until is get...
  12. ForzaDesign

    CD150 needle/seat tool

    Is there a special tool for the stromberg needle/seat? They don't seem to be 1/2 or 13MM. I've installed these twice now and they were buggered both times. Thanks, Jim
  13. ForzaDesign

    Speedo rebuild

    Does anyone remember a DIY for Jaeger speedo's? I;m putting the OD speedo in my alpine now that the OD is installed. Don't feel comfortable going 130:) while disassembling, I'm having trouble getting the trip cable off. Thanks, Jim
  14. ForzaDesign

    Original wheel color

    Does anyone have the original color code for the wheels? Four of my original SV wheels have a cream like white. Need to do my spare. Thanks, Jim
  15. ForzaDesign

    Any Vegas members out there?

    On my way to Vegas in the SV this afternoon.......hopefully! Is there any Vegas members out there willing to give me there contact info in case I need it? Thanks, Jim
  16. ForzaDesign

    Traveling tool kit suggestions

    Well I'm almost ready for vacation to Vegas next week. And yes the SV is my choice of travel. That's why I rebuilt the thing right! I"m thinking on bringing some emergency breakdown supplies and would like some input from the group. Here is what I was thinking of: -3/8 socket set -3/8...
  17. ForzaDesign

    Any ignition guru's listening

    Well after about 1500 miles of a great running car after the resto, the SV began to have trouble starting. Finally would not start again. Here's the background. -Complete motor rebuild -Complete Strombergs rebuilt -Distributor rebuilt w/Petronix -Fuel pump rebuilt Here's what I was...
  18. ForzaDesign

    Rear axle gear ratio confirmation

    Looking for input from the rear axle guroos out there. I have the drive shaft out SV being shortened for the OD installation this weekend. So I decided to check on the gear ratio while I was at it. I marked the left backing plate and drum from the inside so I could see the relationship while...
  19. ForzaDesign

    Washer bag wanted

    I am looking for a nice SV washer bag. Mine accidentally got blown against my exhaust manifold. Any help? Thanks, Jim
  20. ForzaDesign

    Speedo dial face calibration numbers

    Does anyone have any data on the numbers on dial face of speedo's and tach's? Thanks, Jim
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