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    Fuel Pressure

    For the single Weber conversion on a 1725, are most of you running the fuel pressure at 3 psi? Thanks
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    Lug Torque

    For those of you running Panasport or other alloy type wheels: Are you using factory torque specs for the lugs? Thanks
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    Performance Equipment

    From the February 1963 edition of Road & Track
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    Wheels

    Anybody racing with 13 by 6 wheels? If so, what brand are you using?
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    Hardtop

    Late series hardtop, typical rust in corners and back rail, located in Upstate south Carolina. $350.00
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    Lowering

    Anyone lowered the rear of the car using lowering blocks? If so, where did you source the blocks and ubolts? Thanks
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    Alternator

    It has been a long time since I worked on a stock Alpine. As a result, I need some help: Can someone post a picture of a stock Series V alternator showing the mounting bracket with spacers, washers, etc? I am doing something wrong in terms of alignment. Thanks
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    Gasket Cement

    Probably of questionable significance but nevertheless: A cheapo Dollar General fingernail file or in my case, a used tenor saxophone reed, works great to spread a thin even coat of sealant on a gasket. Allows you to spread the material up to the edge of the gasket without excessive amounts...
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    No Start

    Bought an Alpine last year from the previous owner who bought it in 1970. Car has not started in 15 years. Replaced points, condenser, coil, plugs, plug wires, etc. Motor spins fine. Have power coming into coil and out. Have power at end of wire and fitting attaching to distributor. However...
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    Probably a stupid question!

    I have always used velocity stacks rather than air cleaners on the race car. However, now that I am building a street Alpine, I am having problems with the stock air cleaners. When I install the air cleaners, the throttle linkage hits on the side of the air cleaner. What am I doing wrong?
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    Fuel pump

    Getting ready to start an Alpine engine after a 15 year hibernation. Few more things to do including installing a new fuel pump. It has been a long time since I have used a mechanical pump - other cars all have electrical. If I remember correctly, installing the pump on an Alpine can be a...
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    Hillclimb

    Getting ready to pull my Alpine back out of the garage and start running hillclimbs and time trials again. Which combination would give me the most improvement in performance - a Delta cam with Strombergs or a Weber with the stock cam? Technically, I think the car is supposed to run with...
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