NUMBER: 66-1
DATE: June 31, 1966
GROUP: Lucas & Girling Equipment
SUBGROUP: Warranty

MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Imported By Chrysler Corporation
SUBJECT: Lucas & Girling Equipment Warranty Procedure

All Sunbeam models imported by the Simca-Rootes Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation, equipped with Lucas & Girling equipment is guaranteed by them to be free of defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for twelve thousand (12,000) miles of operation or twelve (12) months after delivery to the original purchaser, whichever event occurs first.

If the equipment is inoperative or operates improperly the necessary checking procedures must be carried out to make sure the equipment is actually malfunctioning.

Warranty will be handled on a exchange basis only through Lucas Electrical Services Inc.

Dealer Responsibility

1. Carefully pack defective material to protect in shipment and send prepaid transportation to the distributor.

2. WRO for labor to remove and install must accompany defective material.

3. Lucas warranty tag properly prepared must accompany shipment.

4. WRO must be properly prepared and submitted to the distributor within 15 days after repair.

5. Paid receipt for transportation of defective part must be submitted on separate WRO.

6. All WRO’s must show Lucas part number.

NOTE: In the interest of good customer relations, good business practice and to make this program effective each dealer should carry a stock of Lucas products.

Distributor Responsibility

1. Under this program, it is necessary for the distributor to carry sufficient stock of Lucas equipment to meet the needs of his dealers.

2. Upon receipt of a defective part from his dealer the distributor will immediately supply his dealer with a replacement from his stock.

3. Distributor will submit the WRO, warranty tag and defective part transportation prepaid to the appropriate Lucas factory branch within 30 days after repairs. A List of Factory Branches have been mailed under separate cover.

Lucas equipment is available through Parts Depot, Newark, Delaware and San Leandro, California.

Lucas Electrical Service Inc. Responsibility

1. To accept and process all warranty equipment submitted by an authorized Simca-Rootes Distributor.

2. Determine responsibility and approve or disapprove warranty claim.

3. If approved the equipment will be repaired and returned to the Distributor for stock, prepaid transportation.

4. All claims refused by Lucas will be returned to the Distributor with the defective material with a copy to Simca- Rootes Service Department.

5. All claims approved will be forwarded to the Chrysler Motors Corporation, Simca-Rootes Service Department.

Warranty coverage is forfeited if:

1. Local repairs have been attempted or incomplete units are returned.

2. Parts have been tampered with or condition of parts indicates negligence or carelessness.

Battery Warranty

Batteries are guaranteed for twelve months after which they are prorated for a further twelve months. For example, if a battery fails after 18 months of service, it will be exchanged at 18/24 of your regular net price. Batteries that are sulphated because of being left in unsold cars and are therefore neglected will be refused. It is suggested that all warranty batteries be returned less acid to overcome freight and handling problems.

Girling Brakes

Twelve (12) months or twelve thousand (12,000) mile warranty applies except disc brake pads and brake lining.

T.H. Bullard
Manager Service & Parts

NUMBER: 66-10
DATE: November 22, 1966
GROUP: Miscellaneous
SUBGROUP: Lifting Jack

MODELS: Minx VI, Alpine V, & Tiger 260
SUBJECT: Lifting Jacks

In order to increase ground clearance during wheel removal, the lifting jack on the above models has been modified from chassis numbers as follows:

Minx VI B 006-003800 Part #5220779
Alpine V B 395-000596 ” #5220473
Tiger 260 B 947-3325 ” #5220473

Should you receive complaints of insufficient clearance on vehicles prior to these introduction points, the jack should be replaced with the appropriate new jack.

T. H. Bullard
Mgr. Service & Parts

NUMBER: 66-6
DATE: Sept. 26, 1966
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Oil Pressure Relive Valve

MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1725cc Engine
SUBJECT: Oil Pressure Relief Valve Change

Some reports of early bearing failure and/or intermittent low oil pressure have been received. If this condition is encountered, it is recommended that the oil pressure relief valve part no. 5043949 be changed to the earlier type valve as fitted to the 1600 c.c. engine.

The pressure relief valve 5043949 is no longer available and superseded to part number 5041317 which can be identified as follows:

Valve part number 5043949 has a small plug on the center of the hexagon face.

Valve part number 5041317 has a plain hexagon face.

NOTE: Fitting of the early type valve will increase oil pressure from approximately 40 lbs. p.s.i. to 50 m.p.h. to 50-55 lbs. p.s.i. which is acceptable and should be explained to owners.

T.H. Bullard

NUMBER: 66-5
DATE: August 26, 1966
GROUP: ENGINE
SUB GROUP: OIL COOLER PIPES

MODEL: ALPINE V
SUBJECT: ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE FOULING

URGENT

In order to prevent fouling and possible loss of engine oil, the following action must be taken on all stock cars. All owners must be advised and requested to make their cars available for this service as soon as possible.

1. Remove the oil cooler feed pipe part number 5220967 (rear connection for oil filter block to left hand connection on oil cooler). Examine for chafing and discard if damaged.

2. Fit the original or new pipe, routing it over the top of the engine as illustrated in Fig. 1. Be sure that the connector from the oil filter block is positioned correctly to prevent possible fouling in the brake servo, brake pipes, etc.

3. Position the adjustable sleeve on this pipe next to the dipstick where it will receive maximum protection.

4. Make up two brackets A & B from 12 SWG .060″ thick, soft steel using the dimensions shown in Fig. 2.

5. Clip the oil cooler feed pipe to the rocker cover as illustrated using clip part number 9179055 and bracket A. Be sure that the clip is set at the same angle as the pipe. Clip the pipe to the left hand radiator attachment bolt using clip part number 9179055 and bracket B. It is very important that the clips are positioned so that the pipe does not chafe against any other components.

6. Clip oil cooler return pipe part number 5220966 to the right hand horn bracket using part number 9179056. Position protective sleeve where pipe is in contact with fender shield.

T.H. Bullard
Manager – Service & Parts

NUMBER: 66-4
DATE: July 26, 1966
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Crankshaft End Play

MODELS: Alpine V; Hillman Minx VI; Super Minx IV; Humber Sceptre II; Sunbeam Rapier V; Singer Gazelle VI; Singer Vogue IV

SUBJECT: Crankshaft End Play – 1725cc Engine

Recent reports received from the field indicate excessive crankshaft end play in the 1725 c.c. engine.

This condition can cause premature wear of the crankshaft thrust washers and complete engine failure.

NOTE: The following actions must be taken on all vehicles up-to the following chassis numbers delivered or in stock – except automatic transmissions.

Alpine V = B395-003454
Hillman Minx VI = B006-018859
Super Minx = B034-014465
Humber Sceptre II = B132-004009
Sunbeam Rapier V = B325-001511
Singer Gazelle VI = B706-005837
Singer Vogue IV = B774-004882

Vehicles which have been corrected in production can be identified by a dab of white paint on the chassis number plate. All vehicles checked by you should also be marked in the same manner.

Detailed Procedure
1. Clamp dial indicator on to outside of timing cover so that the stylus can position itself on the inner rear face of the crankshaft pully, as illustrated in Fig. (l).
2. Insert starting handle so that it engages in starter jaw nut and firmly push hand toward rear, being sure that all crankshaft end play is taken up.
3. Zero dial indicator.
4. Depress clutch pedal all the way and record end play reading.

NOTE: Repeat operations 2, 3 and 4 to verify reading.

It is very important that the above procedure be followed to establish the actual end play because procedure (A) is used if the end play is under .012″ and procedure (B) is used if the end play is over .012″.

Oil Pressure
Check oil pressure. If below 25 PSI at 1000 RPM (Hot) or noticeable fluctuation present check oil pressure regulator valve for sticking, remove and free up.

Procedure A: End Play under .012″

A1. Start engine and run 3 minutes at 1500/2000 RPM with clutch pedal fully depressed.

A2. Recheck end play; if it is in excess of .008″ or has increased more than .002″ proceed with operation A3. Otherwise no further action is required.

A3. Drain oil, replace center main bearing rear thrust part number 5112808 (standard) or part number 5112809 (.005″ oversize) as necessary in order to obtain an end play of .002″/.006″. Clean out pan and refill with fresh oil.

A4. Repeat operation Al above.

A5. Repeat operation A2 above.

Procedure B: End Play in excess of .012″

DO NOT RUN ENGINE

B1. Remove center main bearing rear thrust washer in order to examine this and the crankshaft thrust face. If the crankshaft thrust face is scored or damaged it must be replaced. If the crankshaft is not damaged proceed in accordance with operation A3.

B2. Repeat operation A1.

B3. Repeat operation A2.

The following time allowance has been established for the above operations and should be used on all WRO’s submitted.
Operation Time

Set up and check end play = .5
Operation A1 and A2 = .2
Operation A3 = 1.3
Operation A4 and A5 = .2
Operation B1 – replace thrust washers = 1.3
Operation B1 – replace crankshaft = 11.0
Operation B2 and B3 = .2

T. H. Bullard
Manager – Service & Parts

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