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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 -

    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 ?

    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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    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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