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Both valves look to be pull to open, push to close. And cable is pull to heat, so seems right.
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Both valves look to be pull to open, push to close. And cable is pull to heat, so seems right.
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I've removed the rivet and cleaned them out. My old motorcycle pals said they used oil of Wintergreen to rejuvenate old rubber and seals. On my old sailboat soaking the rubber seals in Joy dish soap also lubricated the seals . The early valve worked better for me than the "new and improved," late version. I don't think there is any different between the Alpine and Tiger ones. A British shop owner acquaintance of mine had several he took out of attic storage but apparently they didn't like the heat, but they looked great
I did notice that it leaked a lot less after it soaked in coolant a day or two. I may take old one apart and see what I can do with the seals. Plus, I like the old patina better.
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You can do a mild reliable 260.. Say 270hp which is basically the same as a 289hipo .. Screw in studs, bigger valves and a better cam add a 4bbl edelbrock manifold and holley 460 and you have a punchy streetable 260...
Says the.guy woth a roller cam 302.... But hey... It was in there already
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Heater Control Valve
I took apart both the old and new heater control valve. The plunger is a little different size wise (at bottom of picture), but the rubber diaphragm is the same.
So I assembled rubber diaphragm, brass washer, bottom cup, and clip from new valve onto old plunger and reassembled into old valve body. Seemed to have plenty of crush on the rubber when rotating halves back together, so it shouldn't leak. Installed new rivet and installed.
I took apart both the old and new heater control valve. The plunger is a little different size wise (at bottom of picture), but the rubber diaphragm is the same.
So I assembled rubber diaphragm, brass washer, bottom cup, and clip from new valve onto old plunger and reassembled into old valve body. Seemed to have plenty of crush on the rubber when rotating halves back together, so it shouldn't leak. Installed new rivet and installed.
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Air Filter Color
The guy I bought the car from rattle-canned the air filter housing a gloss black a few weeks before I got it, but fortunately didn't paint the inside surfaces. The inside of the housing looks to me like it is the original factory paint. It's kind of a blue/green/gray color. I had a paint store do a color match on an inside area of the bottom piece, and painted the outside surfaces with this color, leaving the inside paint as is. I need to take the gloss down a few notches, it ruins the old battered look of everything else under the bonnet. I need find that elusive correct air cleaner nut somewhere too. Not sure if color is correct, and I may be way off base, but it is what it is.
The guy I bought the car from rattle-canned the air filter housing a gloss black a few weeks before I got it, but fortunately didn't paint the inside surfaces. The inside of the housing looks to me like it is the original factory paint. It's kind of a blue/green/gray color. I had a paint store do a color match on an inside area of the bottom piece, and painted the outside surfaces with this color, leaving the inside paint as is. I need to take the gloss down a few notches, it ruins the old battered look of everything else under the bonnet.
I need find that elusive correct air cleaner nut somewhere too. Not sure if color is correct, and I may be way off base, but it is what it is.Attachments
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ToI don't know what they put in paint to give it the hammered look . We called that pock marked appearance fish eyes. Possibly using the Krylon as a base coat then going over with your matched color ? Looks real good on the small screen. I've gotten this ? many times..
Maybe we can get you a new one get it flash chromed then distress it with some diluted pool acid
Also gotta get you a proper metal vac. line on the distributor.
I've seen a reasonable facsimile sardine clamp for the booster hose on Moss motors just haven't gotten around to ordering one to see what it looks like in real life.
ToI don't know what they put in paint to give it the hammered look . We called that pock marked appearance fish eyes. Possibly using the Krylon as a base coat then going over with your matched color ? Looks real good on the small screen. I've gotten this ? many times..
Maybe we can get you a new one get it flash chromed then distress it with some diluted pool acid
Also gotta get you a proper metal vac. line on the distributor.
I've seen a reasonable facsimile sardine clamp for the booster hose on Moss motors just haven't gotten around to ordering one to see what it looks like in real life.
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Front Plate Bracket
Made a license plate bracket since I'll need front plate when I go to the DMV soon. It'll likely become a wall ornament soon afterwards. Thought I could hang from either top or bottom plate holes, but plate flopping in the wind would probably stress out the 2 valance RivNuts too much. So, put to use that weird starter hole (I don't really know what it is) to mount a top bracket to stabilize. I'm sure there are better ways, but this will get me by.
Please send more info on that Moss clamp, and I may order it. I need to check some old Tiger pics to see what the vacuum line should look like.
Made a license plate bracket since I'll need front plate when I go to the DMV soon. It'll likely become a wall ornament soon afterwards. Thought I could hang from either top or bottom plate holes, but plate flopping in the wind would probably stress out the 2 valance RivNuts too much. So, put to use that weird starter hole (I don't really know what it is) to mount a top bracket to stabilize. I'm sure there are better ways, but this will get me by.
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That is some very nice folding to make the front plate bracket!
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starter hole
The opening is for use of the hand crank for starting the Alpine engine. A hand crank was supplied with most Alpines.
The opening is for use of the hand crank for starting the Alpine engine. A hand crank was supplied with most Alpines.
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Nice folding to be sure. There's a couple different kinds but I have at least one off the car if you want to copy it more accurately or ?
Super easy to ground the plate without the adjustable sliding brackets.
I've pulled one of mine because it's an air flow blocker and I'm often tempted to use sloped driveways to turn around . If you do that land ho it's super easy to twist the valence. The center bar would be a little more of a challenge for you .
I'll have to get on to the Moss page again but I'm really busy. Naturally I've sold the clamps and now regret doing so. Got a picture someplace. They are scaled up version of the rack boot ties.
With your talent and sheet metal brake and squaring shear and a cotter pin
Sean AKA Austinhealer sells a repop I believe yellow stripe hose some guys paint their own brand. As usual great work !
PS eBay name for Sean not a member here Pacific Tiger Club
Nice folding to be sure. There's a couple different kinds but I have at least one off the car if you want to copy it more accurately or ?
Super easy to ground the plate without the adjustable sliding brackets.
I've pulled one of mine because it's an air flow blocker and I'm often tempted to use sloped driveways to turn around . If you do that land ho it's super easy to twist the valence. The center bar would be a little more of a challenge for you .
I'll have to get on to the Moss page again but I'm really busy. Naturally I've sold the clamps and now regret doing so. Got a picture someplace. They are scaled up version of the rack boot ties.
With your talent and sheet metal brake and squaring shear and a cotter pin
Sean AKA Austinhealer sells a repop I believe yellow stripe hose some guys paint their own brand. As usual great work !
PS eBay name for Sean not a member here Pacific Tiger Club
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Awesome! Looks like a good way to hurt yourself.
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I shipped my water pump out to be rebuilt on 12/28, which is now the only item holding this thing from the road. Hopefully it will arrive back in a couple days. While waiting for that I've spent some time adjusting the hood, trunk, and door latches so they close easily and the panels fit better. Took the seats and carpet out to clean up a bit. I didn't want to lift up the underlayment and damage it, but pretty confident there's no surprises under there. Beneath the pedals there's some surface rust I need to prep and POR-15. Also removed the false floor to take a look behind there. Did find a couple receipts, one from Nov 1974 and Jan 1984 from the Stockton, CA.
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Old Carpet Anyone?
Anyone have an old drivers side carpet they want to sell? I wouldn't mind getting something old to match the other side, at least for now.
The original 1964 seatbelts are from the Roberk Co. in Norwalk Connecticut, I should have them redone for safety's sake. I'm sure there are other better options out there now too.
I'm debating on the seats whether to recover them with a new kit, or try to salvage the covers. They aren't bad, looks like a cat put a few claw marks on the upper shoulder area of the seats, I guess appropriate for a Tiger. Regardless, the foam is falling apart and a few of the straps are broke, they need work.
Anyone have an old drivers side carpet they want to sell? I wouldn't mind getting something old to match the other side, at least for now.
The original 1964 seatbelts are from the Roberk Co. in Norwalk Connecticut, I should have them redone for safety's sake. I'm sure there are other better options out there now too.
I'm debating on the seats whether to recover them with a new kit, or try to salvage the covers. They aren't bad, looks like a cat put a few claw marks on the upper shoulder area of the seats, I guess appropriate for a Tiger. Regardless, the foam is falling apart and a few of the straps are broke, they need work.
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I have old carpet complete, email me ,I am also in Sacramento,
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I have old carpet complete, email me ,I am also in Sacramento,
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On the seats, carefully remove, buy new foams and webbings and carefully reassemble. They will look much mire solid ans filled out and still have a matching patina
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Ashes to ashes foam to dust
I know you must feel like Rick's new BFF as I was a couple of months ago. The seat foams are available and probably is an easier DiY job but luck for me my convertible top guy ram into me after 20 plus years and asked if I had any side jobs. One car I have has regular sofa webbing and I have even seen plywood used. You don't really know till you plant the posterior or look under the seat but the new foam is a great . Good work on the re hab I call Dale looking for take offs and he always say's I just threw the _____ away the other day
I know you must feel like Rick's new BFF as I was a couple of months ago. The seat foams are available and probably is an easier DiY job but luck for me my convertible top guy ram into me after 20 plus years and asked if I had any side jobs. One car I have has regular sofa webbing and I have even seen plywood used. You don't really know till you plant the posterior or look under the seat but the new foam is a great . Good work on the re hab I call Dale looking for take offs and he always say's I just threw the _____ away the other day
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