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  1. V_Mad

    V6 Conversion in the UK

    Not been here for a long time guys. When I had a V6 Alpine I used to post regularly and enjoyed the company here. Just got distracted with my other loves. Reason for posting is that if anyone in the UK wants some help/advice with their V6 Ford 2.8L conversion, I am willing to help if I...
  2. V_Mad

    Valve Clearances (lash)

    I have read the WSM several times, to see what the procedure is for setting valve lash, and I am more confused than before. There seems to be two methods depending on whether the tappets are full of oil or not. The problem I have is the variability of clearance due to loss of oil from...
  3. V_Mad

    Electronic Tachometer Specialist

    I have been working on Series IV tachometer, which I changed over to neg ground (easy) and attempted to recalibrate for 8 cylinder operation (adjust the pot). I can get accurate readings at either end of the scale, but not both. If I adjust for correct readings at 5000 rpm I get a high reading...
  4. V_Mad

    Cola; myth or magic?

    I had a slight boil over the other day, caused by too many spirited runs, and forgetting to switch on the electric fan. I didnt lose much water, but I was not pleased with the colour of the water, which was brown. At home I drained the rad and there was quite a bit of brown sediment in the...
  5. V_Mad

    Ageing: Another milestone for me!

    Well guys, I know that some (or many) Sunbeam owners are no longer members of the younger section of the population (note how pc I worded that!). Today I reached another age milestone, its my 60th! A couple of months ago I, unintentionally started fighting against the advancing years by...
  6. V_Mad

    How many passenger seats?

    An unsual question for the forum, how many passengers are the Alpines & Tigers designed to carry? Is there a statement on this in the owners handbook or other available manufacturers literature? The reason for this is that, as a volunteer driver at my local museum I am only allowed to carry...
  7. V_Mad

    Prince of Darkness?

    I just had some weird faults on my wipers. They started running on their own, and would not switch off! After a bit of messing around I could not get them to work at all. Motor was taking current but no motion. I took out the motor (DR3 type), and noticed the field winding looked...
  8. V_Mad

    Alpine Steering Box (UK)

    I have a steering box for sale on ebay UK if anyone is interested. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190227602004&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=009 Item No 190227602004 I dont think it will be economical to ship to the USA but I am hoping some of you...
  9. V_Mad

    Customs Duty

    Can anyone shed any light on the likely duties payable on shipping our historic car parts to USA from UK/Europe?
  10. V_Mad

    Low ratio differential

    I am looking at an option of putting a 3.7:1 diff in my rear axle. Someone suggested using a Hunter axle, which seems a good idea, and I have located one already from a Hunter Eestate car. But on Googling the axle ratio, I found that the 3.7 axle only seems to appear on the Hunter GT, whereas...
  11. V_Mad

    Steering Box Joy

    I recently replaced my steering box as my old one often seemed stiff in operation, and what a difference it has made. The car seems so much more responsive now, I was surprised how much better it is. I think it is important that the worm drive is in perfect condition, as the my old one had...
  12. V_Mad

    Engineers etc.

    I noticed that there are two distinct groups of people posting in the technical section of this forum; those (like myself) who have an engineering or science background, and those who presumably dont. The differences in approach often become apparent when someone makes a statement with which...
  13. V_Mad

    Electric Fan Switch

    Has anyone seen one of these? Its an INTERMOTOR 50056; LUCAS SNB748; as used on MG, Rover Datsun etc. I picked this because they are cheap and have a suitable temperature range, but I dont know how it is mounted. It looks like it doesnt have a thread like most switches, so I guess the...
  14. V_Mad

    V6 Accessibility

    Someone commented to me that with the V6 installed, accessibility in the engine bay seems really good (plugs, etc). Yesterday, this concept was fully tested when I exchanged a steering column. Without taking the lever off the steering box (a difficult job), after removing the right hand...
  15. V_Mad

    The infamous heater matrix.

    I am another victim of the weak heater matrix. I can see now how the matrix 'balloons' under the pressure at the ends. Mine cracked and leaked yesterday. Fortunately, I was able to get home by bypassing the heater. A timely warning to anyone wishing to upgrade their rad cap to a higher...
  16. V_Mad

    Alpine vs Tiger Dash

    I have seen a veneered Alpine dash advertised which, like the Tiger ones is full width and has a hole for the cubby box rather than the bakelite moulding. I always assumed that all series Alpines had the short (veneered on GT) dash, but can anyone tell me if any Alpines had the same dash as...
  17. V_Mad

    V6 Valve Covers (Alloy)

    I have received private messages from a number of people interested in the alloy valve covers. Unfortunately I did not have the automatic email option set to notify me (but I do now), so some people have not had a reply, and some of those messages are now a few weeks old. My apologies if you...
  18. V_Mad

    V6 Alloy Valve Covers from UK to USA?

    I recently supplied to a friend in the USA, a pair of those lovely Ford V6 alloy rocker/valve covers (I liked them so much I also bought a pair for myself - see pics below). If anyone out there in the USA (or wherever in fact) also wants me to supply a pair to them, please send me a message...
  19. V_Mad

    Clutches from LUK (Schaeffler Group USA Inc.)

    I have seen a clutch for sale made by LUK (Schaeffler Group USA Inc.) which I want to buy for my Tiger. Does anyone know anything about the quality/reputation of this manufacturer?
  20. V_Mad

    LUK Clutches (Schaeffler Group USA Inc.)

    I have seen a clutch for sale made by LUK (Schaeffler Group USA Inc.) which I want to buy for my "Alpine" 260 :o Does anyone know anything about the quality/reputation of this manufacturer?
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