clhiller
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Hello.
Just picked up a series 1 alpine. Older restoration, but runs and drives well.
4 speed transmission that sometime jumps out of second, but the purchase included a "rebuilt" transmission with OD that will be my winter project. I'm also going to replace all engine gaskets and seals as it marks it's territory with enthusiasm!
I was planning on rebuilding the original Zenith carbs, but I now have access to a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carbs and manifold from a series 4. Will it fit? Are there any benefits to going with the later carbs? I can get the series 4 headers as well that look to be in better shape than mine. Will they fit?
I am planning to recore (3 row) the rad and install electric fans to deal with the overheating issue.
Body is in in great shape. Was thinking about a rear shock conversion. Are there still kits available?
One issue I was wondering is the front right brake caliper doesn't want to release, so is dragging. I took the caliper off and tried to push the pistons back in manually, but they won't both go at the same time. What I mean is if you push in one side, the other side extends, so the pistons are not stuck. If you try and push both in at the same time, they won't go. Any ideas?
I am sure I will have a hundred more questions before I'm done, but I have already read most of the posts on this forum so I have gained a glimmer of knowledge. And I have the workshop manual!
Thanks,
Just picked up a series 1 alpine. Older restoration, but runs and drives well.
4 speed transmission that sometime jumps out of second, but the purchase included a "rebuilt" transmission with OD that will be my winter project. I'm also going to replace all engine gaskets and seals as it marks it's territory with enthusiasm!
I was planning on rebuilding the original Zenith carbs, but I now have access to a pair of Zenith-Stromberg carbs and manifold from a series 4. Will it fit? Are there any benefits to going with the later carbs? I can get the series 4 headers as well that look to be in better shape than mine. Will they fit?
I am planning to recore (3 row) the rad and install electric fans to deal with the overheating issue.
Body is in in great shape. Was thinking about a rear shock conversion. Are there still kits available?
One issue I was wondering is the front right brake caliper doesn't want to release, so is dragging. I took the caliper off and tried to push the pistons back in manually, but they won't both go at the same time. What I mean is if you push in one side, the other side extends, so the pistons are not stuck. If you try and push both in at the same time, they won't go. Any ideas?
I am sure I will have a hundred more questions before I'm done, but I have already read most of the posts on this forum so I have gained a glimmer of knowledge. And I have the workshop manual!
Thanks,