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Bulletin 66-2: Tiger 260 Carburettor Modification

September 8, 2010

in 1966, Factory Service Bulletins, Fuel System, Tigers

NUMBER: 66-2
DATE: July 19, 1966
GROUP: Fuel
SUBGROUP: Carburetor

MODELS: Sunbeam Tiger (260)
SUBJECT: Carburetor Modification

Effective with serial number B382001074 a modification to the carburetor was introduced in production to prevent flooding.

The modification includes the following parts changes:

Description – Part Number – Qty.
Carburetor Float – 6100324 – 1
Needle Valve & Seat Kit – 6100690 – 1

Kit contains – Needle Valve – 1
Needle Valve Seat – 1
Needle Valve Retainer – 1
Needle Valve Gasket – 1

Float Level Setting: 29/32″

The torsion spring shown in (Fig. 21) page 20, Section C, Maintenance Manual 143 should be removed.

This modification should be made on all stock cars and on all cars returning to you for service.

T.H. Bullard
Manager – Service & Parts

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