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    Castrol compatability

    I can't seem to find Castrol brake fluid in my area. Just wondering what other fluid is compatible with Castrol LMA fluid.
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    Weber conversion

    I have a late 67 Alpine that I am converting to a Weber DGV. The manifold I got from Classic Sunbeam has two aprox. 7/16 holes taped into it. My old intake had a 5/8 hole on top where the brake booster hose was attached. How do other owners hook up this hose. The attached picture shows the...
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    distributor

    I have a late series V ( Nov 1967 ) With a Lucas 23D4 distributor marked 40819 K . What car is this out of. I think that they were put in some Mini's, but I don't know why I have one in my Alpine. Do I do anything different about the timing?
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    car trailors

    Just curious if anyone has had a problem loading an Alpine on a Penske car Trailer due to clearance problems. I am relocating from Illinois to Florida and need to tow my SV to a warmer climate. Thanks Geoff
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    hot parts

    What would cause the warning light simulator to become very hot? After my SV runs for a few minutes you can't hardly touch the simulator. I have unpluged the brown and black, and the brown and yellow wires and I realize that I have disabled the ignition light by doing this. Have I affected...
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    Ignition help

    I have been bringing a 67 S5 back to life and have encountered an ignition problem. When the car is running and I turn on headlights or turn signals the engine stops. I then have to wait for several minutes before I can even get the ignition light to come and restart the car. Is this a...
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    Albuquerque

    Just wondering if there are any forum members in Albuquerque. It's always nice to touch base with other British car owners. Geoff
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    original spare

    Recently aquired a 67 Alpine with what appears to be an original spare. It is a Goodyear 600/13 whitewall. The other tires are obscure. Two Seberling 200 a78/13's and two Montgomery Wards glass track A78/13's. Needless to say the car has been sitting for a while. Too bad the whitewalls are no...
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    US imports

    Just curious if anyone can tell me how many Alpines were imported into the US. I have seen a production total of 69,251, but no breakdown on how many came here. Thanks Geoff
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