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  1. J

    Wheel Size

    I know I may be going over some old ground here, but I am currently running stock 13" rims that are painted to accent the car color with stock hub caps and I like the look. Due to the rather poor selection of 13" tires these days I was considering moving up to a 14" or 15" rim, but I want to...
  2. J

    Leaf Spring Helper

    The rear springs on my SV are getting kind of soft and while the car still rides great when we load up for a weekend the back end sits a little low. I have been evaluating having the springs re-arced, replacing them outright or possibly putting a leaf spring helper on. Anybody have any...
  3. J

    Electric Rad Fan

    I have been looking at adding an electric rad fan (pusher) to aid in cooling my SV when bad luck has me stuck in summer traffic. Most of the applications I am finding appear to attach the fan to the front of the radiator with "zip-ties" through the fins. This somehow seems like a bad idea to me...
  4. J

    Rear Axle Squeak

    I thought I had a brake issue with a squeak from the right rear wheel. When I pulled the wheel and brake drum, it turns out the squeak is coming from the axle when I turn the hub. There is no visible leakage from the rear end or either rear seal. Is it a bearing? How do I check?
  5. J

    Balky Clutch

    When I press the clutch pedal, the clutch disengages and all shifting is smooth, unless I push the clutch pedal down the last inch or two, at which point it partially re-engages and shifting is either impossible or noisy (ouch). It is a new slave and a two year old wilwood master. Replaced...
  6. J

    Hi-Torque Starter

    I see an outfit called britishstarters.com has a starter on offer for sunbeam alpines. The specs, price and shipping all seem pretty good. Anybody have experience with these guys?
  7. J

    Ten Spline Prop Shaft

    I am converting my SV to an overdrive transmission and I need a 10 spline short prop shaft. I anybody has one let me know. I can also get away with just the 10 spline yoke and have my existing shaft shortened.
  8. J

    Rear-End from 4.22 to 3.70

    I'm thinking about making this change. The Rootes Parts Service in Holland have the gears. I would use a rear-end shop to do the work. What do I need besides the gears? Do they have to pull the diff? Is this a good time to renew anything else back there? Thanks for any advice or direction...
  9. J

    Fuel Gauge Woes

    I have been reading and messing around with my fuel gauge and can't solve it. It reads full at all times. The needle is buried on the right. I have pulled the sending unit and cleaned it and checked the resistance between the spade terminal and the body. It reads about 250 at empty and about...
  10. J

    Flame Trap and Weber

    When people convert to a weber DGV 32/36 where do they hookup the flame trap?
  11. J

    Soft Top Lift-a-Dots and Dome Fasteners

    My bodyman, no doubt in in attempt to be extra helpful, has filled in the lift a dot and dome fasteners holes on my Series V. I also don't seem to have the pegs or male portions of the dome fasteners. Can someone help me out. Some guidance as to location and perhaps a good picture or two would...
  12. J

    Transmission Filler Hole

    What are people using to fill the hole in the transmission tunnel that provides access to the transmission filler plug on a SV? Mine came with nothing but the carpet covering it.
  13. J

    Soft Top Clamp Sockets

    I am in need of a pair of soft top clamp sockets. They are the bits that attach to the top of the windshield frame and receive the soft top clamps. Appreciate the help!
  14. J

    Defroster Box

    I'm just sprucing up the defroster box and I was wondering if others have a thin layer of foam sheeting on the butterfly wings and if so, why and if it's necessary.
  15. J

    Turn Signal Switch Series V

    I am in need of a SV turn signal switch. What is have is mostly crumbs and little wiry bits and can't be salvaged. Thanks
  16. J

    Trunk Items-SV

    I'm spending some time in the trunk and need some help. I need those rubber things that cap the tops of the rear shocks. Any suggestions? Also, I see a drape in pictures and all I have are some rivets. Can someone provide specs for the drape?
  17. J

    Plastic Sheet inside Door

    What's the name of that sheet of plastic that hangs off the window inside the door? I'm sure there's a thread that discusses replacement, attachment, size, etc. but I can't seem to find it.
  18. J

    SV Fuel Line

    What are people using for fuel line from the rear of the car forward to the fuel pump? I've got some sort of black plastic piping that needs replacing, but can't seem to find anything the same.
  19. J

    Gas Cap Replacement

    Just finished putting in gas tanks and now I'm installing my new SS gas cap. I've harvested the seal/spring mechanism and collar from the old one. It appears the seal rivets to the new cap. Anyone have experience with this? Rivet size? The new cap attaches to the collar with a pin. How are...
  20. J

    Wipac Back-Up Lense

    I just had my car shipped to my new home and the movers broke one of the back-up light lenses. Anybody know where I can get one? It's a Wipac, for a 1967 Series V. Raised lettering on the lense is S210 SAE R66 and it says made in England across the bottom.
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