Bulletin 67-20: 1600cc Cylinder Blocks

NUMBER: 67-20 DATE: Feb. 7, 1967 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Cylinder Blocks MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1600cc Engines SUBJECT: 1600cc Cylinder Blocks All replacement 1600 cc. cylinder blocks will have the crankshaft main bearing bores the same diameter as the 1725 cc. units. When fitting crankshafts and replacement bearings to these cylinder blocks (Part No. (more…)

Bulletin 67-15: Alternator/Fan Belt Adjustment

NUMBER: 67-15 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Fan Belt MODELS: All Models Equipped With Alternators SUBJECT: Fan Belt Adjustment Whenever it is found necessary to adjust the fan belt on cars equipped with alternators, adjustment of the alternator must be carried out at the forward mounting flange in order to tension the belt. (more…)

Bulletin 67-14: 35-amp Production Test Fuses

NUMBER: 67-14 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Test Fuses MODELS: All Models SUBJECT: 35 Amp, Production Test Fuses While testing instruments and wiring circuits in Production, a 35 amp. fuse is fitted between the starter solenoid and the main feed wire. On completion of the checks, this fuse is removed at the Factory (more…)

Bulletin 67-12: Alpine & Minx Noisy Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing

NUMBER: 67-12 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing – Noisy MODELS: Alpine & Minx SUBJECT: Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing – Noisy Some reports have been received of low pitched noise from the clutch on release of the pedal during the first few applications, especially when the vehicle has been standing (more…)

Bulletin 67-9: Borg-Warner 35 Adjustment

NUMBER: 67-9 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Transmission SUBGROUP: Adjustment MODELS: All Models SUBJECT: Borg Warner 35 Transmission It is very important that correct adjustment of the downshift cable and the selector linkage be carried out when servicing cars fitted with the Borg Warner ’35’ Automatic Transmission. Unless correct adjustment is carried out, severe damage (more…)

Bulletin 67-6: Borg-Warner 35 Front Pump Oil Leak

NUMBER: 67-6 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Borg Warner 35 Transmission SUBGROUP: Front Pump MODELS: All Models Equipped With Borg Warner 35 Transmission SUBJECT: Front Pump Oil Leak A number of cases have been reported where the front pump assembly is replaced to correct an oil leak, when actually only the oil seal was effected. (more…)

Bulletin 67-2: Alpine V Alternator Support Bracket

NUMBER: 67-2 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Alternator Support Bracket MODELS: Alpine V SUBJECT: Alternator Support Bracket A new support bracket and securing bolts have been introduced in production from chassis number B-395-002437. The new bracket has tapped holes and will provide a more secure hold down for the alternator. It is recommended (more…)

Bulletin 66-1: Lucas & Girling Equipment Warranty Procedure

NUMBER: 66-1DATE: June 31, 1966GROUP: Lucas & Girling EquipmentSUBGROUP: Warranty MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Imported By Chrysler CorporationSUBJECT: 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 (more…)

Bulletin 66-10: Lifting Jacks on Minx VI, Alpine V, & Tiger 260

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 (more…)

Bulletin 66-6: 1725cc Oil Pressure Relief Valve Change

NUMBER: 66-6DATE: Sept. 26, 1966GROUP: EngineSUBGROUP: 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 (more…)