Hey I am headng to DC Saturday. Be there for a few days as well playing tourist
Gary
>
> There are 13 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Re: D.C. trip
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> 2. Re: DAVE THE WAVES 5TH ANNUAL SWIM IN MAY 13-16TH
> From: "John Capone" <capon23@aol.com>
> 3. Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> 4. Looking to stow away in Rockford
> From: "Sloat, Gary A" <sloatg@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us>
> 5. Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
> From: "WB6WSN" <wb6wsn@cox.net>
> 6. File - Supporting the Amphi List
> From: amphicar-lovers
> 7. File - Policies & FAQs
> From: amphicar-lovers
> 8. Re: the much discussed Radiator problem
> From: nelson625@aol.com
> 9. Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
> From: nelson625@aol.com
> 10. Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> 11. Re: Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
> From: David Chapman <david@manbus.com>
> 12. Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
> From: "a_colo_native" <colo_frontrange@netzero.net>
> 13. Re: Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
> From: rdboggie@juno.com
>
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:52:19 -0800 (PST)
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: D.C. trip
>
> We too are heading to DC, leaving Ft Myers, Fl
> tomorrow (4/1) and expecting to arrive around tax day.
> We'll take a bus tour, do some other tourist"\
> things, and hopefully touch base with Bilgey for a dip
> or two in the Potomac. We'll keep you posted. cell:
> (206) 919-287
>
> --Larry, Nancy & Amphi
>
>
> --- wick68355@aol.com wrote:
> > We are leaving Milwaukee on Wednesday a.m. and are
> > driving to D.C. We are
> > taking the usual route across Ohio then down to D.C.
> > If any Amphicar people would
> > like to get together for a quick visit give us a
> > call on our cell phone
> > Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. We hope to meet up with
> > Bilgey sometime before Saturday.
> > We are going to the Cherry Blossom Festival. My
> > daughter's marching band has
> > been invited to march in the parade.( hope the buses
> > can make it through
> > Indiana)
> >
> > Tim Wick
> > Wisconsin
> > cell number 414 828 3600
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > removed]
> >
> >
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:56:51 -0000
> From: "John Capone" <capon23@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: DAVE THE WAVES 5TH ANNUAL SWIM IN MAY 13-16TH
>
> HI EVERYBODY!!!
> I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH DAVE THE WAVE AND ERIC MATTLIN AND
> THEY ASKED ME TO ASK YOU GUYS TO GET YOUR MONEY IN FOR THE T-SHIRTS
> AND SHRIMP BOIL ASAP!!! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
> MIDWESTAMPHICAR.COM OR CALL DAVE AT 815-849-5498...
> DAVE IS EXPECTING OVER 30 CARS AND LOTS OF FUN AND REMEMBER (NO
> CRABBIN ALLOWED!!!)
> JOHN CAPONE (CIGARMAN)
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:05:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
>
> Went out to install my new rear shocks from Gord this
> AM, replacing the Aldan Gas Shocks, but the upper
> mounting bolt will not extract!
>
> No problem w/ the lower bolt, and the upper nut came
> off OK, but the bolt only came out about 3/8" and then
> will not remove further. It turns extremely easily,
> but I cannot pull or push (the little I can get
> between the body and the bolt end) it.
>
> I figure a thread or something must be hanging on the
> sleeve inside of the upper Aldan bushing. Anyone had
> this problem or know of a solution? I don't have the
> tools or replacement parts to attempt removal of the
> entire upper bracket off of the car here in FL.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --Larry (PS: Allan- this means I'm not getting the
> springs back to you as planned, so sorry)
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:53:58 -0600
> From: "Sloat, Gary A" <sloatg@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us>
> Subject: Looking to stow away in Rockford
>
> Ahoy
>
> My father & I are intending to "Day Hop" to Dave's 5th annual Swim In
> this May in Rockford. We are enthusiasts but are unfortunately without
> an Amphi of our own and are willing to swab decks, provide frosty
> beverages, or just serve as ballast to anyone also attending with a free
> berth for any of the planned swims. We are competent Mississippi river
> boaters with a good eye for hazards, but we are not backseat captains.
> If you are in need of a crew, we'd sure like to sign on. Thanks for
> your consideration.
>
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Gary A. Sloat
>
> Sloatg@davenportschools.org
>
> Davenport, Iowa.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 00:57:59 -0800
> From: "WB6WSN" <wb6wsn@cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim
> To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:05 AM
> Subject: [amphicar-lovers] Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
>
>
> Went out to install my new rear shocks from Gord this
> AM, replacing the Aldan Gas Shocks, but the upper
> mounting bolt will not extract!
>
> No problem w/ the lower bolt, and the upper nut came
> off OK, but the bolt only came out about 3/8" and then
> will not remove further. It turns extremely easily,
> but I cannot pull or push (the little I can get
> between the body and the bolt end) it.
>
> I figure a thread or something must be hanging on the
> sleeve inside of the upper Aldan bushing. Anyone had
> this problem or know of a solution? I don't have the
> tools or replacement parts to attempt removal of the
> entire upper bracket off of the car here in FL.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --Larry (PS: Allan- this means I'm not getting the
> springs back to you as planned, so sorry)
>
>
> Larry:
>
> Go buy a cheap pickle fork, or a big Harbor Freight pry bar. You can get
behind
> the shock bolt head and pry the bolt past its binding spot. The bolt may be
> galled by having been rotating ever so slightly as the suspension worked. If
you
> are very dexterous, you can pry with one hand while giving the bolt shank a
> whack with a hammer in your other hand.
>
> You might also try tapping the bolt out while vigorously swinging the shock
back
> and forth.
>
> Ed
> El Cajon
> 67 Rust Guppy
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: 1 Apr 2004 11:28:45 -0000
> From: amphicar-lovers
> Subject: File - Supporting the Amphi List
>
>
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> Date: 1 Apr 2004 11:28:45 -0000
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 07:19:49 EST
> From: nelson625@aol.com
> Subject: Re: the much discussed Radiator problem
>
> Just a thought. With early Ford flathead V-8s, there is a tendency to run hot
> or to boil over as cooling was and is frequently a propblem. One worthwhile
> thing to do which is very easy is to procure a direct acting mechanical
> temperature gauge. It is not electrical, but simply utilizes a fitting on the
> engine
> which is in the cooling system or even put into a radiator hose and the metal
> conductor to the gauge is usually about 4 feet long. That way, not only can
> you very easily check exactly what the engine temperature is at any time, but
it
> will show the temperature in degrees and you can correlate this with your
> dash temperature gauge. It may be that you, Arnold, have no real problem at
all.
> Maybe your gauge reads higher than it should causing you concern. However, as
> you and several of us, including Hugh, observed at Mount Dora, your shroud
> does need to be reconfigured slightly (which is very easy to do) so that it
fits
> into the channels on the engine cover at the sides.
>
> IF you go to buy a mechanical temperature gauge (which is not expensive), you
> can find a very good used one in a flea market, or a new one at a parts
> store. However, DO buy one with a wide needle sweep, so that the approximately
> 160
> to 220 degree area is not squished into 1/4 inch, but is spread out over 3/4
> to 1 inch or so, so the gradations are easily interpreted.
>
> Another thought for any Amphicar owner on this subject. Though my Amphicar
> never runs too hot, I do see some temperature variation, depending on how hard
I
> am running it. Consequently, I have not been worrying about this matter with
> my Amphi. However, in previous vehicles, I have purchased from J.C.Whitney a
> digital temperature gauge which is electrical and therefore can easily be run
> up front to the dashbord area and gives you a degree by degree constant
> readout. It is LED (Not LCD) so it is easily read in normal daylight or
> sunlight. I
> do not right off recollect, but it might require some isolation of the gauge
> from the grounded metal of the car as I believe they are intended for negative
> ground applications and the LED's would be polarized. However, this could be
> overcome with minimal problem I believe. I utilized 2 such gauges on a former
> motor home - one on the engine and one on the automatic transmission and it
not
> only kept me posted exactly, but gave me considerable peace of mind. If I was
> pushing a bit too hard on upgrades and thereby affecting the transmission
> fluid, I knew it instantly (or as the temperature was rising)and took it a bit
> easier - heat being a principal enemy of automatic transmissions. These
> electronic LED gauges and the sender according to a current J.C. Whitney
catalog
> are
> about $37 for the gauge and $14 for the sender and the brand is "Cyberdyne
> Instruments." I can vouoch for my experience with them which was excellent.
> Vic
> "Splash" Nelson near Daytona Beach
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 07:35:40 EST
> From: nelson625@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
>
> I had two problems on occasion with my Amphicar fuel system 2 or 3 yers ago.
> In North Carolina at a show, I had a fuel starvation problem and occasionally
> suffered from vapor lock if the engine was hot and I sat at a traffic light or
> etc. for too long. I purchased a small inexpensive ($30-35) electric in line
> fuel pump and put it up front right after the fuel tap. I left the mechanical
> pump in line. Now, even if I have not started the car in 2 or 3 weeks, I get
> in, turn on the ignition, let it set for 30-60 seconds while the electric pump
> primes the carburetor and then pump the accelerator a couple of times and it
> starts immediately. Vapor lock is simply non-existant when you have an
electric
> pump "pushing" the fuel to the carburetor. I have put in line electric fuel
> pumps on numerous antique cars with a push button switch to prime the engine
> and should I ever have a vapor lock situation, I can hit the button and hold
it
> temporarily, and it cures the problem. Anyway, that's my story and I'm
> sticking to it ! That is my 2 cents worth and my experience. I highly
recommend
> an
> electric pump, even if it is only in line up by the fuel tank and on a push
> button so that the existing mechanical pump still is used most of the time. A
> bonus is that the electric pump I bought has a lifetime warranty ! I can look
> for
> the brand if anyone is interested. It is a low pressure pump, as the Amphicar
> fuel requirement is not high and a higher pressure pump would cause problems.
> As always, a fuel filter is highly recommended between the tank and the
> electric pump. Victor "Splash" Nelson with the 1967 "Split Personality"
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 05:07:09 -0800 (PST)
> From: Larry & Nancy Solheim <amphi662001@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
>
> [snip] Go buy a cheap pickle fork ... [snip]
>
>
> Thanks Ed, I'll give it a try. I have a set of TieRod
> removal forks back home. Unfortunately, the shank end
> is to the body w/ less than 1/2" to work.
>
> --Larry
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 16:36:29 +0100
> From: David Chapman <david@manbus.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
>
> A European view on fitting electric fuel pumps to Amphicar.
>
> Although it's probably legal such a modification over here would likely fail
> our annual safety test and in the event of a fire or accident the insurance
> might not pay out - you would have to tell them before and they would want a
> technical justification and may load the premium. The problem is the poor old
> Solex/Zenith carb was never designed for use with an electric pump and can't
> take the pressure (literaly) - they tend to leak at the gasket between the
carb
> body and top and fuel drips on to the manifold. As well as the safety risks
> they also cause the car to run rich because the fuel level in the float
chamber
> is higher.
>
> They do overcome vapour lock issues simply by forcing the fuel down the pipe,
> this also helps hot starting but the vapour lock problem can normally be cured
> by simply insulating the fuel line and ensuring that there is an isolating
> spacer between the hot engine block and the mechanical pump.
>
> If you feel you must fit an electric fuel pump then make sure it is very low
> pressure (from memory I think the carb is rated at 3psi) and check the float
> valve and gasket are in perfect condition. I would also fit a drip tray under
> the carb and wire the pump in series with the mechanical pump but electrically
> via the ignition with a seperate switch so it only turned on when required.
>
> David Chapman
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 15:49:36 -0000
> From: "a_colo_native" <colo_frontrange@netzero.net>
> Subject: Re: Shock Bolt - It's Always Something
>
> Larry,
>
> Try putting the prybar (or pickle fork) behind the head of the
> bolt (sometimes you can get between the body and the end of the bolt
> too) and pry hard while using an air wrench or if you don't have one
> handy, use a ratchet to turn it out. You may need to insert the
> prybar in the side to hold the sleeve in place. This method has
> worked for me many times.
>
> John Bevins
> Rocky Mountain Amphicar
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 15:53:04 GMT
> From: rdboggie@juno.com
> Subject: Re: Re: Fuel line and elctric pumps
>
>
> When I purchased my Amphi a little over 2 years ago, it was equipped with an
> electric fuel pump, the mechanical fuel pump being completely bypassed. As
David
> notes, it constantly leaked onto the hot manifold...the pressure was just too
> much. Fortunately (I guess) the elec. fuel pump died, and I was able to
> resurrect the mechanical pump. The leaking stopped and the car runs great. I
> drove it from Maryland to Celina (and back!) putting 1,000 miles on it without
> any fuel problems.
>
> Randy
> Blue '67
>
>
>
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