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by Joe Mazzei originally published as The Technical Tiger in the April 1977 RootesReview This combination of is probably one of the best deals to come along. Many Tiger owners have noticed the oil pressure drop momentarily under hard braking, hard cornering (clover leafs, etc.) and in those cars that see an occasional impromptu light (more…)
originally published as Alternative method for spark plug socket in the August 2005 RootesReview: This tip came from “cleandan” on the TE/AE Website: This is probably an old tech tip, but I have found that using a spark plug socket with a hex on the end makes the job much easier. The socket I have (more…)
by Gary T. Hellings previously published as: “HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU SKIN A CAT?” in the February 1985 issue of the RootesReview My wife and I have owned Sunbeam Tigers for almost fifteen years and in that time have made many major overhauls to the engines and drive trains. We are presently restoring a (more…)
by Curt Hoffman in the March 1985 RootesReview I read with interest the experience of Gary Hellings in removing his engine. I recently removed the engine from my MkII, and also went from the top. My reason was that I’m fairly new at Tigers, and only had rumors of the lower method from the last (more…)
from the May 1977 RootesReview: ENGINE TIMING REMINDER Best fuel economy and performance can be obtained from both MKI’s and MKII’s by setting the initial engine timing at 11 degrees BTDC at 550-600 RPM. Source: Rootes Workshop Manual 143/144, Page 16.
by David Hunn originally published as 289 Heads Up in the August 1977 RootesReview One sure-fire way to more oomph out your stock 289 CID engine is to do some mutating and transplanting of parts from other FoMoCo engines. Specifically, let’s talk about heads. If you are running an early (’63-1/2 – ‘64-1/2 ) engine, (more…)
WHAT STAGE ARE YOU IN? For 289 and 302 CID engines, Ford offered a number of “Staged” performance improvement packages. Using two-throat 289 CID as a base: STAGE 1A would add 28 hp by mounting a high-riser manifold and 600 cfm Holley Carb. STAGE 1B, which provides 33 additional horsepower–could be had from installation of (more…)