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    Dissy 180 degs out of wack

    Thanks - thats what I thought
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    Dissy 180 degs out of wack

    I am getting ready to put back my dizzy . . what is the original orientation ? ( vacuum chamber facing the rear of the engine or the front ) ?
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    Crank pulley - slinger "seal"

    I am rebuilding my engine and I have discovered that the rubber ring that sits inside of the timing chain cover ( slinger seal) is missing (from this forum, i realized that there should be one) Anyways, I have a box of extra parts that came with the car and I think I have found a new one still...
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    Electronic ignition -

    Do you have any information regarding "Advanced Distributors" so I can contact them. THanks Also - will I be able to use the "newer" style cap with my existing distributor ? ( with push on wires, insted of the old screw peircing type)
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    Electronic ignition -

    Are you saying that the "newer" style electonic distributor will not work ok on the alpines ? ( I am new to this topic) Thanks
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    Electronic ignition -

    I have a 65 alpine and I am considering changing the distributor over to electonic ignition ( buy the whole distributor ) Any thoughts ? Also - Do you know if there is a distributor cap that has "standard" push on plug wires ( as apposed to the type that you slip into the cap and then the...
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    What Year Engine ?

    Thanks - It looks like the engine is does not match the vin exactly - but still the same year - Thanks !
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    What Year Engine ?

    My Sunbeam is a '65 - not sure of the engine year Here are some numbers on the block: WMO 22672 1912K 1600 1980917 * Can anyone tell me what year this is ? * What Horse Power ?
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    Series IV Transmission - popping out of 3rd gear

    I have a 1965 Alpine with a 4 speed standard transmission - NOT sure if this is the original transmission. There are some numbers on the outside of the transmission housing: 1981060 2DA21055 26 8 66 QUESTION: I am assuming that the last number means that it was cast on August 26th 1966 -...
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    oil leak

    Rubber ring Does anyone know where I can by the "rubber ring" that fits on the back of the timing chain cover ?
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    oil leak

    I have one last question regarding the rubber O ring (seal) on the timing chain cover / timing pulley . . . I just looked closer at my engine , there is a stamped sheet metal ring of sorts slipped on the crank shaft over the key way. does the surface of this ring seal against the rubber O ring...
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    Wheels, tires on Series V

    Wire wheels I have a '65 with wire wheels / knock offs - Question: If I want to put on the newer style rims that I see in the photos ,what happens to the hubs that are on my car ? i.e is it a major job to change from center mount splined hubs to lug nut version ??
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    oil leak

    Crank Pulley / Seal Does the "O" ring seal attach to the crankshaft itself . . or does it attach to the back side of the sheet metal timing cover ?
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    Original Engine paint

    Was the aluminum head and valve cover left "aluminum" in color . . . or was it originally painted the same color as the cast engine block ?
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    oil leak

    Crank pulley / O ring Does the ORing fit on the acutal crank shaft OR is attached to the stamped metal timing cover itself ?
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