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  1. spmdr

    Lowering Rear End

    My $.02 Leaf spring info is not the hottest topic you can find. but here is some working info: Leaf Spring Setup At full bump, the main leaf should be flat relative to its eye-to-eye datum line. >>> Avoid compressing the spring into a negative arch; excessive reverse bending can...
  2. spmdr

    1962 Sunbeam Alpine

    oh to be 60 again... DW
  3. spmdr

    Crank Case Pulley removal .....

    FYI, Flywheel Teeth DO break off! I DO have a flywheel With that Mod. ...and No, I didn't do it. The custom mod came during an attempt to get a Stuck engine to turn... DW
  4. spmdr

    Anyone have or making the Tiger rear axle lowering blocks,

    According to the link, those Speedway lowering blocks have a 9/16" locating pin. STD Tigers have a smaller locating pin, I think they are 3/8" And Alpines are smaller, maybe 5/16" ? DW
  5. spmdr

    Weber tuning saga. But happy ending.

    Jeb, What chat Should have told you is the 32/36 carb design IS subject to hesitation at the transition of the primary to secondary. Reducing that hesitation includes, but not limited to: --slower throttle application, --air/fuel curve alteration, (that is inverse to fuel economy)...
  6. spmdr

    Weber tuning saga. But happy ending.

    Jeb, It sounds like chat could not get your hesitation out (of the 32/36). And chat thought there was/is a problem with the carb. Did chat suggest what to do with the 32/36? (like what eco friendly recycle center to bring it to? ;-) ) It looks like empirical data would suggest the 38/38...
  7. spmdr

    Link bushes

    Just for the record, I didn't suggest If or When to change the bushings. BUT I have seen a Lot of issues with bushings in the past. Counting on correct parts and finding them NOT, really screws up the project... When you get to it. BTW, I have replaced a LOT of A-arm bushings, Only one...
  8. spmdr

    Kiwi Wide Body Alpine

    Chris, WOW! quite a project you have going there! It has turned into a Much bigger project than I would have guessed. I must confess to attempting to cut to the chase with watching the episodes out of order, only to end up with a lot of questions. So I started back to watch them in order...
  9. spmdr

    302 Series V Project

    A lot of aspects to consider with this project. FYI, it looks like that T5 trans is Not a Ford version. It appears to be an 1985 Camero/Firebird NON- V8 Check 1st gear ratio, most likely 3.50, V8 would be 2.95 DW
  10. spmdr

    Link bushes

    There were issues with replacement part dimensions in the past. Check the OD of the bushings to the A-arm mount IDs. For the S4-5 Upper A-arm bushings OD, around 1.156"+ For the S4-5 Lower A-arms bushings OD, around 1.281"+ DW
  11. spmdr

    Cracked engine holder

    It's disappointing the Aluminum parts did not come through. Changes I would do are: 1) make them shorter, the hanger sticks down below the motor mount needlessly. 2) make them narrower, for more clearance with headers. DW
  12. spmdr

    427 Conversion?

    Chris, take that AI to the Woodshed and Beat a Series 2 into it! DW
  13. spmdr

    Evaluation of the Last Dyno Session before Going to the 2019 Engine Masters with the 289

    Geof, fun talking to you about the V6 a while back! I didn't see the coverage of the 289 back in the day, but enjoying it now! VERY interesting you ended up with different exhaust on different sides of the engine! It sounds like maybe a little bit of a happy accident?? I have built a...
  14. spmdr

    Brake Servo

    I'm actually a fan of correct functioning Brake boosters, to a degree. (just Not the Girling) I worked on a Mod Tiger that originally had the booster moved under the car behind the driver and it was powered by an electric vacuum pump. The vacuum pump was problematic but I didn't want to...
  15. spmdr

    Kiwi Wide Body Alpine

    This popped up on my limited web travel: Already lots of episodes. DW
  16. spmdr

    How to get the youth interested ... Early as possible!

    Rick, The Better news ... You NEED Another Sunbeam... ;-) And, David, Make sure to keep those Driving Lessons on a regular basis. Also, of course, plan for Another Sunbeam! DW
  17. spmdr

    Brake Servo

    A booster I installed back in 2019. DW
  18. spmdr

    Cracked engine holder

    What is the latest on the Repo Aluminum Motor mount hangers? DW
  19. spmdr

    Brabham connection

    Hmmm, "The Ultimate !" ... 108 HP Seeing Brabham was involved early on, We are talking 1592. ...maybe with a little over bore... Of course, seeing we are also talking 63+ years ago....Brab Who? ...says a Young person... DW
  20. spmdr

    Girling 5" booster

    My $.02 --There is a reason Rootes changed from 5" to 7". 7" work better. --The Girling Boosters are Not the most reliable. --The last few Girling boosters I have tested from experienced rebuilders did not work all that great. The rebuild kits I have seen leave a LOT to be desired, not...
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