- 201. Re: [Tigers] Is this really an Alpine ? (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:38:44 -0400
- Yes that is the Chrysler car with the Alpine name tag; I also believe there was a GT model. You should be able to do a search and pull up it's history; I know I found a web site once about them. Tig
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00151.html (8,500 bytes)
- 202. Re: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 2, Issue 293 (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:59:21 -0400
- That pulley was used on the Hi Po engines; part # C3OZ-10130-B, year 63/64, diameter = 4.3" Markings on the pulley are C3OF-B,machined part or C3OF-10130-B, stamped steel part. If you have access to
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00159.html (9,127 bytes)
- 203. Re: [Tigers] Shift knob (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:42:02 -0400
- The shift knob should have a jam nut under it. Ron Fraser --Original Message-- From: tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.com@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.com@autox.team.net] On
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00168.html (8,989 bytes)
- 204. Re: [Tigers] 0.81 'overdrive' gearing (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:54:47 -0400
- Yes, there were 2 ratios available. There is an article in the September 1982 Hot Rod magazine with Ford part numbers for most if not all the internal parts. The article is basically about converting
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00169.html (8,957 bytes)
- 205. Re: [Tigers] bleeding the drums (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:39:50 -0400
- Glad you sorted out the flywheel, clutch, drive train vibration problem. It's strange, all the parts manuals I have show a splitter of some sort for the rear brakes be it a "T" or a "Y" fitting but
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00195.html (9,828 bytes)
- 206. Re: [Tigers] Engine ID (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:33:29 -0400
- The only way to correctly ID the block is by the part number stamped onto the block near the starter. A 2nd way is to look for the engine build date stamp near the distributor and left head. It will
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00257.html (8,860 bytes)
- 207. Re: [Tigers] tips for a sticky fan belt (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:08 -0400
- Did you install a new belt? Is the alignment of the belt and pulleys correct? Is the top surface of the belt nearly level with the edge of the pulleys? If the belt is down in the grove of the pulley
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00258.html (9,411 bytes)
- 208. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:45:43 -0400
- The 221 and 260 blocks were changed to the 289 style casting with 3 freeze plugs in January 1963;C3OE casting #. All 221 and 260 block before that date will have only 2 freeze plugs;C2OE casting #.
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00272.html (8,231 bytes)
- 209. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:20:49 -0400
- Correct; there is no real visual differences between the assemblies other than the casting numbers and date codes on each stock Ford part. There are 2 freeze plug blocks and 3 freeze plug blocks; 5 b
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00294.html (8,941 bytes)
- 210. Re: [Tigers] Engine ID Update: 260 HP Version of the 260? (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:44:14 -0400
- The 260 hp engine appears to be a race engine. There is very little information listed other than 1963, 12 to 1 compression ration and 4 - 2v Weber carburetors. My guess is that this is a standard 2
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00306.html (9,017 bytes)
- 211. Re: [Tigers] Engine ID Update: 260 HP Version of the 260? (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:11:11 -0400
- It's a 2 piece emblem so you could easily buy the High Performance back piece and put it with either the 260 or 289 emblem. Today you can buy even more emblems; 260, 289, 302 or 5.0 to apply over th
- /html/tigers/2008-07/msg00309.html (9,097 bytes)
- 212. Re: [Tigers] Engine ID (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:27:47 -0400
- I second that and I think it is worth every penny I paid. This book is about 1 1/2" thick and it is jam packed with pictures that cover all aspects of the engine. There is more information in this b
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00002.html (8,994 bytes)
- 213. Re: [Tigers] Vin tag numbers (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0400
- That is the engine serial number only. The alpha-numeric part of that number is a date code from Ford. Norm Miller has more information on his web site. http://www.rootes1.com/index.asp Go to "The M
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00053.html (8,399 bytes)
- 214. Re: [Tigers] Alger ?? Tiger ??? Part 1 of 2 (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:59:17 -0400
- My thoughts exactly; honesty is most important to me. If I had the talent to modify an Alpine with a V8, steering and other parts; I would want to promote that talent into more business. I would eve
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00054.html (9,244 bytes)
- 215. Re: [Tigers] Alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:23:32 -0400
- I don't know enough about the replica generator or it's wiring to tell if it is a plug in. If it has regulated voltage out it might be. Install instructions and a schematic should show that. A gener
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00078.html (9,173 bytes)
- 216. Re: [Tigers] Remote oil filter (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:27:53 -0400
- The remote oil filter mounts to the drivers side engine head. Here is the parts list picture on page 13 http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/parts_rs260/Parts_List/2-AF-EngineMoto r.pdf Ron Fraser
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00081.html (9,164 bytes)
- 217. Re: [Tigers] Removeing chrome ? (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:57:13 -0400
- Removing chrome is easy if you have a Plating Shop near by; just let them chemically strip the chrome, nickel and copper off the parts. This is really your only choice when it involves the stock air
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00085.html (8,126 bytes)
- 218. Re: [Tigers] Correct Badge Motif (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:14:57 -0400
- The only really good reference about this is in TBON. B9470001 - B9473100 Powered by Ford 260 European emblem Alpine 260 B9473101 - B9473767 and B9480001 - B9480073 Sunbeam 260 B382000001 - B3820009
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00108.html (8,989 bytes)
- 219. Re: [Tigers] Sticking brakes (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400
- So the question is can the brake cylinder itself hang up internally? Will it hang up again the next time I apply the brakes? Can it hang up internally; yes it can; with the wheel and drum off push t
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00138.html (9,809 bytes)
- 220. Re: [Tigers] Rear end colors (score: 1)
- Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:35:54 -0400
- Those are the correct colors. TBON states that the center section was Glyptal dipped, Glyptal is red and looks much like primer red; the rear cover, axle tubes and backing plates were black. Ron Fra
- /html/tigers/2008-08/msg00186.html (7,897 bytes)
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