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Recent content by Mjbeanie

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    Horn Relay

    horn click no sound I would like to know of the adjustment mentioned in this thread on the Clear hooters horn. Trying to determine the best way forward as I have the solid click sound when I push the horn ring. Sometimes they work just fine, other times not at all. I have a new old stock, L...
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    Some like it hot!..So does my Alpine Mark V

    Alpine cooling -saga continues Well, I had a small diversion with my cooling investigation as I found out my front brakes were in poor shape. Rebuilt calipers now installed (thanks HANK). And I did my first long test drive of about 40 miles to see the behavior of the engine temperature. Of...
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    Some like it hot!..So does my Alpine Mark V

    Thanks for all the feedback. I am still troubleshooting. I do think the gauges are correct. I cannot speak to the condition of the engine block. I have never done work on the block itself. Just working on the best/easiest way forward. Since it runs beautifully and sooo cool while moving...
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    Some like it hot!..So does my Alpine Mark V

    Well, still troubleshooting cooling system woes on my Alpine. Have a new thermostat, proper cap, a sporty 6 blade fan, and a brand new shiny Aluminum radiator. I live in south Florida, never dips below 70 outside temp. The car runs about 40 degrees C cooler now at cruising speed...
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    Best practice nylon fuel line to fuel pump-help

    thanks for help Previous owner used a piece of flex line rubber fuel line over the hose barb and over the nylon line, with hose clamps. Looked very "sketchy"! photo attached -Anyone have a photo they could share of this connection? Is the fuel pump female side really a flare fitting...
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    Best practice nylon fuel line to fuel pump-help

    Guys, Maybe this is obvious, but wanted some advice anyway. What is safest most secure "best practice" to connect nylon fuel line to fuel pump. 1967 Stock Sunbeam Alpine Mark V photo below. Thanks MIke G.
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    Transmisssion down, now clutch

    Bleeping bushing is right! Wow, that was a major pain. I tried various methods to get the "bleeping bushing out." Could not get a good grip on it with a modified dent puller. So I tried the "Fill the hole" method on You tube. Folks on Youtube have filled pilot bushing holes with grease...
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    Transmisssion down, now clutch

    in the clutch Thanks a lot guys, I reached out to Southland clutch, South Bend Clutch, and will await their response on rebuilding the pressure cover plate. If that doesn't work, I'll exchange it across the pond as a last resort. FYI-Got a new Borg Beck 7.5" 10 spline new disk on ebay...
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    Transmisssion down, now clutch

    Trans and Clutch update- Still a problem,Houston The pin was the one near the starter, it must have worked its way into the bell housing or simply was hanging things up. I tapped it in, and was able to lower the gearbox assembly. The other shoulder bolt/alignment pin is present, but I spent...
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    Alpine SV, Clutch Cover need desperately!

    Hello I am working to button up my 67 Series V Alpine, VIN # B395013026. I have posted some threads on this effort. In any case, my clutch cover needs replacement. The pressure plate/ cover cannot be found as many of the forum posts have indicated. Anyone have a line on a new Cover/pressure...
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    Transmisssion down, now clutch

    Hello Gents, A follow up posting on efforts to bring the Sunbeam Mark V back in action. Transmission has been removed. It was a struggle to get the bell housing off the alignment pin, but some PB blaster worked once I drove the pin back into the block. Some notes that could be helpful to...
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    Bell housing Blues

    Thanks to you all. Just wanted to express my sincere thanks to the forum for all your helpful comments and suggestions. Thanks very much to hartmandm for that exceptional detailed writeup on dropping the gearbox. Extremely well done! I am getting closer to dropping the tranny now. I am all...
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    Bell housing Blues

    Hello again guys, Well I just picked up my new "old tranny" from ebay. Stamped 1967 so it should work pretty well as my old one is stamped 1966. I have encountered a few problems and have a few questions. The car is up and the bell housing bolts have been removed. The tranny is supported...
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    Hello-Trying to "Get Smart" on Alpine V

    Thanks to you all very much for your knowledge and insight. I've made some progress, other items remain a mystery. The headlight dimmer is still MIA, no floor switch. The column does not have a switch. My VIN is B395013026 LRX. I will go find ethanol free gas as suggested. The...
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    Hello-Trying to "Get Smart" on Alpine V

    Hi, I am a relatively new member and have had my 67 Alpine Mark V for about a month. (I own another Agent 86 Car-the VW Karmann Ghia but that was a much simpler car.) The Alpine is a California car with good paint and body, but needs some engine work. Stock 1725 cc with Weber dual barrel...
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