- 161. Re: Engine problems (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 19:42:44 -0700
- Yes, I would check the valve clearances (ex/in, 0.35mm/0.30mm). If the engine has valve problems, it would NOT idle smooth and if they we set tight the engine would backfire out the carb. I would sa
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00186.html (7,796 bytes)
- 162. Re: Old Sunbeam tale (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:28:01 -0700
- Well, Series I's rule the Sunbeam world. If it wasn't for the series I, there would be no seriesII, III, Tigers and so on. So Dude, THEY are the best! Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / _
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00200.html (7,440 bytes)
- 163. Re: [Re: Old Sunbeam tale] (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:21:48 -0700
- Scott, How about a friendly volleyball game to settle the dispute? Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / ___ / / /___ / /___ / /__/ / _| _ _ . _ _ _ /___ / /___ / / __ _/ (_|_(/_ /_)_|_(_|_|
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00224.html (8,236 bytes)
- 164. Re: Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 22:11:42 -0700
- What did you change in the clutch hydraulics? Pull your slave cylinder. Will the clutch engage then? You should have the short slave cylinder with the adjustable rod. Jan -- ______ ______ _______ /
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00234.html (7,434 bytes)
- 165. Re: The Prince of darkness strikes again! (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:34:19 -0700
- If you had a short, it would definitely pop the fuse. I'm thinking that your generator is dead and you are running on the battery only and it's getting low on juice. Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / __
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00246.html (7,251 bytes)
- 166. Re: windshield install (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 14:16:31 -0700
- I don't believe there is any calking between the seal and body. jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / ___ / / /___ / /___ / /__/ / _| _ _ . _ _ _ /___ / /___ / / __ _/ (_|_(/_ /_)_|_(_|_| )
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00250.html (6,895 bytes)
- 167. Re: The Prince of darkness strikes again! (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 21:46:58 -0700
- Most of the charging problems are in the voltage regulators. Did you check it or replace it? Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / ___ / / /___ / /___ / /__/ / _| _ _ . _ _ _ /___ / /___ /
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00264.html (7,196 bytes)
- 168. Re: Hello out there (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 23:42:03 -0700
- Jay, The weather out here in Ohio is awesome. It's sunny, 90 degrees, and the humidity is way up there, baby! But, Bob Avery's Sebring Harrington race car is unbelievable cool! Tomorrow at the Invasi
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00267.html (7,430 bytes)
- 169. Re: Battery possitive lead (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 09:14:54 -0700
- The grounding strap for the battery is connected on the right side (port side) of the battery box. I think there should be a hole where you can insert a bolt through the sheet metal and then secure
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00277.html (6,903 bytes)
- 170. Re: Washers (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 12:23:17 -0700
- Paul, If I remember correctly, the main bearing cap bolt's washers were the same thinkness as the head bolt washers. They seems to be close to 1/16". Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / __
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00280.html (6,994 bytes)
- 171. Invasion '02 (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 16:45:58 -0700
- I just wanted to share some of the preliminary photos that I took at the Dayton OH, Sunbeam Invasion '02. We couldn't have a sweeter and more comfortable setting under those tall trees. http://www.su
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00282.html (7,830 bytes)
- 172. Re: Bond Car Colors (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 22:02:23 -0700
- You read my mind. I bought the Dr.No DVD and while playing it on the computer on a 19" monitor, one can see that the seat is not black, but is blue and that means the color has to be the Lake Blue (
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00358.html (7,361 bytes)
- 173. Re: Slow Starting (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 21:59:40 -0700
- The fuel is hot and is turning into a vapor too early in your carburetors. Vapor lock! The engine is not getting gas. Jan -- ______ ______ _______ / ____/ / ____/ / ___ / / /___ / /___ / /__/ / _| _
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00364.html (6,711 bytes)
- 174. Re: Nominal operating temperature (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 15:32:19 -0700
- You're going to be pushing it too much without an overdrive at 65. You mentioned that the car is new? Have you driven it much since you bought it? If the temp needle starts to hit 195, than I think
- /html/alpines/2002-06/msg00366.html (6,998 bytes)
- 175. Re: Sheet Metal gauge (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 18:24:24 -0700
- I would saw out the parts quickly with a sawzall and then clean off the surrounding metal with the spot weld cutter per Lou's tip. Use the MIG, forget the gas. The sheet metal is 20 gauge. The best
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00007.html (7,189 bytes)
- 176. Re: trunk springs and deformed lid (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 09:03:22 -0700
- Yes, I see it on a lot of deck lids. The metal around that area needed to be reinforced with more sheet metal welded in. I have seen the area have metal fatigue cracks from the flexing. Jan -- ______
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00034.html (7,200 bytes)
- 177. Re: Engine Question (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 May 2002 09:36:38 -0700
- If you don't have prior knowledge about your seriesI engine (what parts were replaced), then I would take the time and perform an inspection of the whole engine. Usually, the pistons are stamped the
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00040.html (7,446 bytes)
- 178. Re: Engine Question (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 May 2002 12:45:51 -0700
- Okay, now we are getting somewhere. Yes, pull that pan and check everything. Since they mixed up the fasteners, I would check all the bolts. If you need to replace any, buy only grade 8. I would repl
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00042.html (7,175 bytes)
- 179. Re: More engine questions (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 08:17:07 -0700
- Yes, all the engines came with the double-row timing chain. You can get parts from Rick or Kurt (their addresses can be found at: http://sunbeamalpine.org/forsale/businesses.html). Make sure that the
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00061.html (7,737 bytes)
- 180. Re: New member (score: 1)
- Author: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 23:36:36 -0700
- Jeff, You could be missing some key parts like the return springs on the parking brake or your brake cable is rusty & sticking or it was not assembled correctly or the brake cylinders are not sliding
- /html/alpines/2002-05/msg00080.html (6,862 bytes)
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