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Bulletin 67-44: Alpine V, Minx VI & Arrow New Oil Pressure Relief

Eric Smyder — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:42:27 +0000

NUMBER: 67-44
DATE: 3-31-67
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Oil Pressure Relief Valve

MODELS: Alpine V, Minx VI & Arrow
SUBJECT: New Oil Pressure Relief Valve

A new steel relief valve assembly was introduced in production from the Chassis Numbers shown below, having a thick fibre sealing washer under the head of the relief valve.

Alpine V – B.395 012220

Minx VI – B.006 045731

Arrow – B.051 006069

Should you encounter complaints of oil leaks from this fibre washer, it is recommended that the existing washer, approximately 1/8″ thick, is replaced by a thinner washer, 1/16″ part number 5058200. After fitting new washer, tighten relief valve to 15 ft. lbs. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Check for any signs of damage to the threads of the relief valve and body; replace where necessary. This new washer will be introduced in production in the near future.

The new valve can be installed on up-to models by including the filter base, part number 5058202.

T. H. BULLARD
Manager – Service & Parts

Bulletin 67-42: Tiger Modified Oil Filter Line Attaching Point

Eric Smyder — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:41:10 +0000

NUMBER: 67-42
DATE: 3-30-67
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Oil Filter Line

MODELS: Tiger
SUBJECT: Modified Oil Filter Line Attaching Point

A new tie down clip has been introduced in Production to prevent possible rubbing of the oil filter line against the steering column. This change is effective from chassis number B382-001094.

It is recommended that the clip, part number 9179051, be fitted as illustrated in Fig. 1.

T. H. Bullard
Manager — Service & Parts

Bulletin 67-32: Alpine V & Minx IV Modified Master Cylinder Main

Eric Smyder — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:40:17 +0000

NUMBER: 67-32
DATE: 2-22-67
GROUP: Clutch
SUBGROUP: Master Cylinder

MODELS: Alpine V & Minx IV
SUBJECT: Modified Master Cylinder Main Cup

A modified master cylinder main cup is now available which will correct problems of periodic loss of clutch in heavy traffic.

The new main cup can be identified by its manufacturer’s number 3842-424 which is on the cup.

All master cylinders, part number 1223548, and the new overhaul kits, part number 5044629, currently supplied include the latest cup, part number 5044628.

T.H. Bullard
Manager – Service & Parts

Bulletin 67-28: Alpine V & Tiger 260 Windshield Water Leaks

Eric Smyder — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:39:44 +0000

NUMBER: 67-28
DATE: 2-13-67
GROUP: Body
SUBGROUP: Windshield Water Leaks

MODELS: Alpine V & Tiger 260
SUBJECT: Windshield Water Leaks

As a result of a recent investigation of windshield water leaks, it has been established that, in the majority of cases, leakage was due to an inadequate seal between the windshield frame and the ‘A’ post trim which carries the weatherstrip to the door seal. Before carrying out any windshield removal, it is recommended that the following procedure be put into effect:

Remove the seven screws which secure the ‘A’ post weatherstrip to the ‘A’ pot trim plate.
Carefully remove the weather strip and clean off the ‘A’ post trim.
Drill out the two attaching rivets.
Remove the ‘A’ post trim plate. Clean off any existing sealer and apply an adequate amount of sealing compound to the windshield frame.
Replace the trim, riveting it into position and then replace the weather strip and seven attachment screws. Be sure that an adequate application sealer is applied between the rubber and the trim plate
Sealer should be applied at all cowl seams and cowl vent body seams.

T. H. Bullard
Service & Parts Mgr.

Paint Color Codes

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:34:54 +0000

Factory Service Bulletin

TO: ALL ROOTES DEALERS
MODEL: ALL MODELS
SUBJECT: EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR CODE NUMBERS

Further to previous Service Bulletins that have been issued on this subject, we give below a complete list of paint colors together with their respective color code numbers:

Exterior Paint Code

1 Embassy Black
2 Astral Grey
3 Ascot Grey
4 Dawn Mist
5 Seal Grey
6 Oyster Grey
7 Cloud White
8 Foam White
9 Metallic Grey
10 Grey Metallic
11 Thistle Grey
12 Light Gun
13 Charcoal
14 Pebble Grey
15 Fathom Grey
16 Pearl Grey
17 Ocean Blue
18 Glacier Blue
19 Moonstone
20 Fiesta Red
21 Cornith Blue
22 Airline Blue
23 Windsor Blue
24 Blue Metallic
25 Powder Blue
26 Pippin Red
27 Burgandy
28 Calypso Red
29 Morocco Brown
30 Seacrest Green
31 Cypruss Green
32 Iceburg Green
33 Sage Green
34 Smoke Green
35 Antelope
36 Calvery Beige
37 Wickham Blue
38 Royal Blue
39 Carnival Red
40 Glen Green
41 Ember Red
42 Apple Green
43 Regency Beige
44 Ash Grey
45 Caramel
46 Velvet Green
47 Biarritz Blue
48 Silver Grey
49 Cloud Rose
50 Blue Haze
51 Slate Blue
52 Lake Blue
53 Wedgewood Blue
54 April Yellow
55 Venetian Red
56 Steel Grey Met.
57 Azure Blue
58 Midnight Blue
59 Toledo Red
60 Deep Bronze Green
61 Quartz Blue Met.
62 Bronze Metallic
63 Solent Blue Met.
64 Summer Yellow
65 Not Used
66 Birch Grey
67 Light Green Met.
68 Autumn Gold Met.
69 Mid Green
70 Maroon
71 Mid Bronze Green
72 Sky Blue
73 Not Used
74 Not Used
75 Glen Ahnond Gwen
76 Balmoral Grey
77 Tartan Red
78 Lock Blue
79 Glade Green
80 Carribean Blue
81 Horizen Grey
82 Silver Grey Met.
83 Sapphire Blue Met.
84 Libyan Sand
85 Tartan Red
86 Forest Green
87 Goodwood Green Met.
88 Airway Blue
89 Burnt Almond Met.
90 Silver Moss Met.
91 Lavender Grey Met.
92 Arctic White
93 Storm Grey
94 Slate Blue
95 Kingfisher Blue
96 Alabaster
97 Royal Blue Met.
98 Riverside Red
99 Maroon Metallic
100 Mediterranean Blue
101 Not Used
102 Oxford Blue
103 Port Dixon Green
104 Willow Green
105 Bermuda Blue
106 Commodore Blue
107 Holly Green
108 Polar White
109 Orchid Green
110 Capri Blue
111 Coffee Brown
112Yellow Gold
113 Glade Green Met.
114 Sherwood Gr

Bulletin 68-18: Alpine V Engine Vibration

Eric Smyder — Mon, 14 Oct 1968 15:53:02 +0000

NUMBER: 68-18
DATE: 10-14-68
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Intake Manifold

MODELS: Alpine V
SUBJECT: Engine Vibration

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 67-45 DATED 4-3-67.

When you receive complaints of engine vibration which. can normally be felt through the accelerator pedal especially at 3200 r.p.m,. it is recommended that a clamp is fitted to the intake manifold in accordance with the following instructions:

Remove center bolt from intake manifold.

Remove the existing center bolt and replace with Imp cylinder head bolt, part #9003239 (3/8″ U.N.C. bolt).

Assemble washers, clamp, nut and spacers in order shown in figure 1, to bolt ‘F’.

Fit clamp assembly at position shown in illustration and tighten bolt ‘F’ to 20 ft. lbs. and then tighten nut ‘C’.
NOTE: ALWAYS TIGHTEN BOLT ‘F’ BEFORE NUT ‘C’.

DESCRIPTION – PART NUMBER – QUANTITY

Plain Washer ‘A’ – 9068016 – 3

Spacer – 9088193 – 2

Nut ‘C’ 3/8″ UNC – 9029168 – 1

Clamp ‘D’ – 1214539 – 1

Lock Washer ‘E’ – 9661241 – 1

Bolt ‘F’ – 9003239 – 1

J.J. Rivers
Service Manager

Bulletin 68-14: Zenith C.D. Carbs Loss Of Oil From Dash Pots

Eric Smyder — Thu, 27 Jun 1968 15:52:07 +0000

NUMBER: 68-14
DATE: 6-27-68
GROUP: Fuel
SUBGROUP: Carburetor

MODELS: All Models Equipped With Zenith C.D. Carbs
SUBJECT: Loss Of Oil From Dash Pots — Zenith C.D. Carbs

Where complaints are received of persistent loss of oil from carburetor dash pot pistons resulting in loss of piston damping, it is recommended that the following action be taken:

1. Remove damper(s) and chamber cover(s).
NOTE: Always be sure that the chamber cover is refitted in its original position, otherwise re-centralization of the jet will have to be carried out.

2. Mark and drill a l/16″ (1.5 mm) hole in position shown. Make sure that the hole is drilled so that when cover is replaced, the hole is facing away from the engine, (i.e. the highest point on angled carburetors). The hole must break through into recess above top thread. (fig. 1)

3. Plug the existing hole, with Solex Plug, Part No. 51550. Be sure it is adequately secured and that it does not obstruct the top thread.

4. Refit cover to carburetor. Fill damper with correct grade of engine oil as per Service Manual. Re-fit damper.

J.J. Rivers
Service Manager

Bulletin 68-13: Fluctuation of Ammeter Needle/Ignition Warning Light

Eric Smyder — Thu, 27 Jun 1968 15:51:07 +0000

NUMBER: 68-13
DATE: 6-27-68
GROUP: Electrical
SUBGROUP: Gauges

MODELS: All Models Equipped With Alternators; Negative Ground Only
SUBJECT: Fluctuation of Ammeter Needle/Ignition Warning Light In Models Equipped With Negative Ground Alternators

On cars equipped with Lucas 10AC or 11AC alternators and having NEGATIVE ground systems, some owners may report a condition where the needle fluctuates or the ignition warning light flickers. This will only occur under light electrical load conditions (i.e. in daylight with no accessories in operation) and can be immediately overcome by applying an electrical load such as switching on the headlights.

This condition will only occur when the battery is in a full charged state and is in no way detrimental to the functioning of the alternator charging system. If, however, an owner is insistent on immediate action being taken, first be sure that there are no bad connections in the circuit between battery and CI terminal on the 4TR control and from negative on the 4TR control to ground. Refer to WSM 149, Section N, for diagram and location of snap connections, etc.

If the fluctuation continues after this service, then the 6RA relay should be replaced. Be sure that the new unit, part number 1800746, is date coded 1/67 or later.

J.J. Rivers
Service Manager

Bulletin 68-12: Arrow & Alpine V Corrosion of Temperature Sender

Eric Smyder — Thu, 27 Jun 1968 15:50:30 +0000

NUMBER: 68-12
DATE: 6-27-68
GROUP: Cooling
SUBGROUP: Temperature Sending Unit

MODELS: Arrow & Alpine V
SUBJECT: Corrosion Of Temperature Sending Unit

Since the introduction in approximately mid-January 1967, of a steel temperature sending unit, fitting into the thermostat housing a number of complaints have been received of corrosion of the unit together with difficult removal.

In some instances, corrosion may take place due to poor electrical contacts between the sending unit threads and the body of the thermostat housing; to overcome the problem the existing fiber sealing washer should be replaced with an aluminum washer, part #5059482.

In an effort to minimize sending unit failures, it is recommended that the washer be replaced when your customer comes for routine service. Effective chassis number is B081000100, B051010000 and B395014000.

J. J. Rivers
SERVICE MANAGER

Bulletin 68-3: Alpine, Imp, Minx, Arrow Cylinder Head Bolt Tightness

Eric Smyder — Wed, 28 Feb 1968 15:49:54 +0000

NUMBER: 68-3
DATE: 2-28-68
GROUP: Engine
SUBGROUP: Cylinder Head

MODELS: Alpine, Imp, Minx, and Arrow
SUBJECT: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightness

Effective immediately, the cylinder head bolt torque loading figure has been reduced from 48 ft. lbs. to 45 ft. lbs.

Please correct the appropriate Service Manuals.

NOTE: Check tightness of bolts:

1. Cast Iron Head – HOT

2. Aluminum Head – COLD

J. J. Rivers
Manager – Service & Parts