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 upgrade. I have been going thru the car and have a few questions. I'd like to bundle them since most are brief answer type issues. Just soliciting some advice on the general thinking from the forum experts. Thanks for your help and support.
Fuel: Is a lead additive needed or no.
Oil: Selected straight SAE 30, this is a Florida car-hot environment. that ok?
Headlight high beam dimmer- There is no floor switch, turn signal doesn't dim.
How is this done.
Cooling: Runs a bit hot, (100 C) head gasket seems unlikely, thermostat just replaced. Probably radiator-I don't think Pump is a problem, seems ok. Should I get a new aluminum high performance replacement, or a cooling fan.
Tilt steering wheel: this is discussed in my OEM manual. I see no method to adjust once center hub is loosened, doesn't move. What did I miss.
Transmission: Floats out of third gear near top of range. Quick shift to 4th is a good workaround. Downshifting to third very difficult. Clutch seems ok. I can get a rebuilt synchro trans on ebay for about $600. IS this best way forward or is there a quick linkage check or other troubleshooting that I can do.
Fuel Line: Looks like original Nylon fuel line. Seems dangerous. Replace with steel recommended?
Thanks you all very much. Some pix are attached,
Cheers
Mike Greenberg
The Alpine is a California car with good paint and body, but needs some engine work. Stock 1725 cc with Weber dual barrel upgrade. I have been going thru the car and have a few questions. I'd like to bundle them since most are brief answer type issues. Just soliciting some advice on the general thinking from the forum experts. Thanks for your help and support.
Fuel: Is a lead additive needed or no.
Oil: Selected straight SAE 30, this is a Florida car-hot environment. that ok?
Headlight high beam dimmer- There is no floor switch, turn signal doesn't dim.
How is this done.
Cooling: Runs a bit hot, (100 C) head gasket seems unlikely, thermostat just replaced. Probably radiator-I don't think Pump is a problem, seems ok. Should I get a new aluminum high performance replacement, or a cooling fan.
Tilt steering wheel: this is discussed in my OEM manual. I see no method to adjust once center hub is loosened, doesn't move. What did I miss.
Transmission: Floats out of third gear near top of range. Quick shift to 4th is a good workaround. Downshifting to third very difficult. Clutch seems ok. I can get a rebuilt synchro trans on ebay for about $600. IS this best way forward or is there a quick linkage check or other troubleshooting that I can do.
Fuel Line: Looks like original Nylon fuel line. Seems dangerous. Replace with steel recommended?
Thanks you all very much. Some pix are attached,
Cheers
Mike Greenberg