Return-Path: Received: from pacific-carrier-annex.mit.edu by po12.mit.edu (8.9.2/4.7) id IAA02684; Tue, 27 Feb 2001 08:15:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from mv.egroups.com (mv.egroups.com [208.50.144.81]) by pacific-carrier-annex.mit.edu (8.9.2/8.9.2) with SMTP id IAA07913 for ; Tue, 27 Feb 2001 08:15:43 -0500 (EST) X-eGroups-Return: sentto-2090616-211-983279742-chris=mit.edu@returns.onelist.com Received: from [10.1.4.56] by mv.egroups.com with NNFMP; 27 Feb 2001 13:15:42 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <983279742.369.3063.l10@yahoogroups.com> Mailing-List: list amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com; contact amphicar-lovers-owner@yahoogroups.com Delivered-To: mailing list amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: Date: 27 Feb 2001 13:15:42 -0000 From: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Reply-To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amphicar-lovers] Digest Number 211 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Evolution: 000000aa-0000 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 9 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. RE: steering wheel From: "Gord Souter" 2. Crashed Amphi From: ""Cap'n" John" 3. Single wire alternator From: "Moses, Scott, Civ" 4. Re: Steering Wheel Removal From: Mike Israel 5. the wife is always right From: wetwheels1@aol.com 6. Re: Steering Wheel Removal From: ""Cap'n" John" 7. RE: Steering Wheel Removal CAUTION From: "Bernie Soldate" 8. Amphicar engine for sale (sort of) From: "David Chapman" 9. How To Videos for Amphicar Repair & Restoration From: "Bill Connelly" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 08:07:15 -0500 From: "Gord Souter" Subject: RE: steering wheel Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:37:01 -0400 From: Arnold Hite Subject: Steering Wheel Removal Mike, About the steering wheel removal: I had the very same question about 6 months ago. I had already damaged the original steering wheel in an attempt to get it off with a puller. I had a new wheel to install but was trying to salvage the old wheel. Gord Souter wrote me on the list-serve reporting that he had never found a steering wheel that couldn't be removed by grabbing it firmly and pulling it off by hand. You can check the archives for my original posting and Gord's response. Basically if you grab the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock and pull on one side then the other, rocking the wheel back and forth, it should break free after about 5 pulls. I remember, in my case, nothing happened at first. I was about to write Gord back to report his idea didn't work. At the last minute, I moved my hands to the 12 and 6 o'clock position and tried again. The wheel "popped" and slid right off. Good luck. Arnold Hite 66 Blue 64 White I was just about to write the whole story over again. Gord souter. the trick is to pull litely after a hard wiggle. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 14:51:18 -0000 From: ""Cap'n" John" Subject: Crashed Amphi I am surprised nobody else has asked... Are they OK? What happened? Whose car is that? John ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:00:55 -0600 From: "Moses, Scott, Civ" Subject: Single wire alternator I have installed my single wire alternator and so far it works as advertised. I used a GM 60 amp because that's what I had laying around. I get 14.7 volts at idle and 14.8 volts at 60 MPH. The lower bracket mounted to the original generator mount on the engine and I made an adjustable bracket for the top. A new 43 inch belt and a single wire to the battery. Total cost was $45. Scott Moses Kansas ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 07:55:42 -0800 (PST) From: Mike Israel Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Removal Thanks Mike, This evening I will try the grab and tug approach first. If that fails I will follow up with you. MAI Michael Echemann wrote: Mike: I've got a steering wheel puller for US and Import cars. I'd be glad to send it to you if you want to use it. If so, send me your address on or off line. Its' easy to use and is the only way to really do the job. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Israel To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 5:31 PM Subject: [amphicar-lovers] Steering Wheel Removal Ahoy Mates, What is the secret to removing the steering wheel on my Amphi? Thanks, Mike Israel 65 Amphi (white) Amphi Digest Admin --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor Click here for Classmates.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:07:17 EST From: wetwheels1@aol.com Subject: the wife is always right mike... Your wife was correct..... the amphi in the ad is definitely green..... my car was used in the "shoot" last fall in Minneapolis..... the art director is a friend of mine.... the theme of "taking the plunge" only refers to ....getting married. And your comment about the missing passenger visor reminded me to request the availability of the white plastic device that screws to the frame that holds the visor in place... does anyone have an extra one?....I have tried for years to replicate it. I certainly could use it . Thanks. Rich Rosenberg... [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:40:27 -0000 From: ""Cap'n" John" Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Removal > This evening I will try the grab and tug approach first. If that fails I will follow up with you. The other way that works well is; 1 - Loosen the nut until it is about even with the end of the stud so as to protect the threads. 2 - Situate your knees behind the wheel, firmly pushing up with your knees. 3 - Use a deadblow or ball-peen hammer and strike (firm, but not real hard) the nut a few times while exerting steady upward pressure on the wheel with your knees. Rocking it back and forth can help too. 3 or 4 hits should have it in your hands. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:43:19 -0500 From: "Bernie Soldate" Subject: RE: Steering Wheel Removal CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION, Before you pull on that steering wheel, be sure you have the nut that holds it on turned down at least two turns. When it lets go, and it will, you don't want to swallow the center of it, or at the very least, leave an impression of your teeth on it because it will lower the value of the car. LOL Bernie Soldate -----Original Message----- From: sentto-2090616-1380-983203008-berniesoldate=pobox.com@returns.onelist.com [mailto:sentto-2090616-1380-983203008-berniesoldate=pobox.com@returns.onelis t.com]On Behalf Of Mike Israel Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 10:56 AM To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [amphicar-lovers] Steering Wheel Removal Thanks Mike, This evening I will try the grab and tug approach first. If that fails I will follow up with you. MAI Michael Echemann wrote: Mike: I've got a steering wheel puller for US and Import cars. I'd be glad to send it to you if you want to use it. If so, send me your address on or off line. Its' easy to use and is the only way to really do the job. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Israel To: amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 5:31 PM Subject: [amphicar-lovers] Steering Wheel Removal Ahoy Mates, What is the secret to removing the steering wheel on my Amphi? Thanks, Mike Israel 65 Amphi (white) Amphi Digest Admin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor Click here for Classmates.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amphicar-lovers-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [This message contained attachments] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:54:20 -0000 From: "David Chapman" Subject: Amphicar engine for sale (sort of) And it's got a free fancy metallic blue shipping box ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=564348213& r=0&t=0 This on Ebay is causing much amusement on the UK Triumph Herald group list. Did someone really spend $85K restoring it ! David Chapman ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 21:46:59 -0500 From: "Bill Connelly" Subject: How To Videos for Amphicar Repair & Restoration I've been pestering Billy & Randy of East Coast Amphicar for years...yes YEARS...to put together some How-To Videos of Amphicar Repair and Restoration jobs. Well, it looks like they finally gave in. Please see their new ad in the Club's Classifieds at http://www.amphicar.com/ads.htm#videos ~Bilgmaster~ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/