- 21. NEW HYPO 289 Book... (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 19:04:08 EDT
- Hi Guys, I stumbled upon the website below, advertising a new book on Ford Hypo 289's. Has anyone here read it and if so, do you recommend it? Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle Click here: http://
- /html/tigers/2005-04/msg00048.html (6,673 bytes)
- 22. re: tires (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:17:17 EDT
- You wrote: Does anyone have a source in SCCA since I think they were used by the Ford spec racer class? Perhaps thats where they all went. Bill -- - -- Bill, SCCA Spec Racer used Bridgestone Potenza
- /html/tigers/2005-04/msg00180.html (7,003 bytes)
- 23. Re: Spec Racer tires (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:20:29 EDT
- rack.) it tightened it got turned both Buck, I had not heard of that particular problem, but I had a similar issue with my Tiger that happened from 6 seasons on the track. My front crossmember develo
- /html/tigers/2005-04/msg00189.html (9,676 bytes)
- 24. Re: Steering Column (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:17:18 EDT
- In my opinion, you have sealed 40 years of sand, salt and growing rust into the bottom of your steering column. I have rebuilt/restored almost 170 Tiger steering columns to date, and every one of th
- /html/tigers/2005-04/msg00250.html (7,399 bytes)
- 25. Re: Steering Column (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:12:37 EDT
- Thank you for giving me a good hearty morning laugh! I hadn't thought of the prophylactic similarity before. Here's my steering column article in Word format. It's several years old and I really nee
- /html/tigers/2005-04/msg00252.html (6,680 bytes)
- 26. re: Vibration (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 19:11:02 EST
- When our cars exhibit that kind of behavior at any speed it indicates something is wrong. First, I strongly agree with the other list responses: old tires are dangerous and they can be unpredictable
- /html/tigers/2005-03/msg00068.html (9,596 bytes)
- 27. Re: Radiator Overflow (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:53:41 EST
- Ken, et al. Years ago, I closed my Tiger's cooling system by eliminating the brass "header-tank" and I moved the radiator cap to the top right hand corner of the radiator. I put a plastic surge tank
- /html/tigers/2005-02/msg00392.html (8,382 bytes)
- 28. Re: Radiator Overflow (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:57:31 EST
- Thanks for your nice reply. Had I been entering a left-hand turn, I doubt I would have stayed on the track. Since it was a tight right turn, the right-front corner was always on the verge of locking
- /html/tigers/2005-02/msg00396.html (7,496 bytes)
- 29. Re: Deep-cycle battery question (not necessarily Tiger) (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:34:51 EST
- A deep-cycle battery is a very poor choice for any automotive application. Deep-cycle batteries, by design, have much thicker lead-per-oxide coatings on the plates and even small shocks (a bump) can
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00088.html (8,650 bytes)
- 30. Re: Tiger question (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:28:07 EST
- For about 5 years, my local Vintage Racing Club, SOVREN, has recommended (but not mandated) suspension parts should NOT be powdercoated, because of potentially hidden cracks developing. Jim Leach Pa
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00224.html (7,557 bytes)
- 31. Re: (now) steering columns (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 22:05:23 EST
- I just received this from Mickey... Jim _____________________________________________ Jim, Just received the steering column. Man, is it smoooooth!!! I can tell the difference even before it is re-i
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00345.html (6,855 bytes)
- 32. Re: Tiger sucess? (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:00:12 EST
- Jeff, Did you know a Lotus would have collected that award had they managed to homologate 500 cars in time for the 1961 LeMans? Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
- /html/tigers/2005-01/msg00369.html (7,416 bytes)
- 33. RE: front suspension rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 16:59:09 EST
- If you are interested, I can send you a Tech-Tip article about Sunbeam Tiger Steering columns. I have rebuilt about 150 (so far) and it is the one part in the front suspension that is almost always
- /html/tigers/2004-12/msg00245.html (7,379 bytes)
- 34. Re: Post ignition, post fuel AND (now) steering columns (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:10:57 EST
- Dave, you wrote: (also, to the list) As my friend with a Phd in failure analysis says: 'Every pin no matter what its composition will fail in this application. Its not a question of if just when. Whe
- /html/tigers/2004-12/msg00281.html (7,654 bytes)
- 35. Re: Tiger jack clips (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 17:35:46 EST
- I rebuild Tiger steering columns and other mechanicals and I must admit I have scrapped at least two dozen stock jacks over the years and until now, I have never considered rebuilding one! Should my
- /html/tigers/2004-12/msg00379.html (6,929 bytes)
- 36. steering wheel hub (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:26:10 EST
- I have a grant steering wheel and I am looking for a steering wheel hub for my Tiger. I called up Grant and they used to have a hub but is no longer made. Just wondering if anyone would have one they
- /html/tigers/2004-11/msg00162.html (6,936 bytes)
- 37. Re: Steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:45:38 EDT
- Sunbeam Specialties has a hub adapter and several styles of steering wheels that will work on your car. You will (probably) have to shorten the (center) adjusting locking rod to clear the new center
- /html/tigers/2004-09/msg00149.html (6,791 bytes)
- 38. Re: Front brake caliper rebuild--center seals (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 16:26:06 EDT
- I have the Caliper center seals in stock. You said you took a piece of rubber and made seals? I hope the rubber you used is happy being in contact with brake fluid... Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Se
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00046.html (6,794 bytes)
- 39. Re: Lower Ball Joint Boots (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 19:47:34 EDT
- It does leave me to disassemble the front end and likely purchase a > special Tom, I NEVER use a pickle fork on Sunbeam lower ball joints. Lift one corner of the car in the air. Remove that wheel. Tu
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00077.html (7,704 bytes)
- 40. Re: Gano Filter Modification (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 20:19:10 EDT
- One of our Club members was severely scalded in his face when a Gano-Filter blew off a Tiger race car in the paddock after a Vintage race a few years ago. He strongly suggests the two halves of the
- /html/tigers/2004-08/msg00085.html (7,078 bytes)
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