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by John Polasek in the December 2006 RootesReview: After my cheapo aftermarket (came with my car) drivers’ side seat belt fell apart, I was looking for decent set of new or used replacements to duplicate originals. I noticed on Ebay the “Beam’s” brand aviator style lift release belts were often selling for big bucks. Even (more…)
by Ron Fraser in the December 2006 RootesReview: Here are the numbers I have for paint code 86: If you want a current PPG code for forest green I suggest you contact Dale’s Restoration or Tiger Auto for the paint codes they use. You have two options for paint — basecoat/clearcoat or the paint shop (more…)
by Ron Fraser in the October 2006 RootesReview: The oil pressure switch to activate the fuel pump is definitely one good way to address the problem of a fuel pump continuing to run after an accident. Today’s vehicles all use an inertia fuel shutoff switch to shut the fuel pump off in an accident. Inertia (more…)
by Ron Fraser in the September 2006 RootesReview: I found some additional information about cubic feet per minute (CFM) for Autolite 2 barrel carburetors. The source is “Ford Engine Parts Interchange”, by George Reid. His CFM numbers are much higher than any of the numbers I was able to find and I think there is (more…)
by Paul Almjeld in the December 2006 RootesReview: Have any of you ever tried to locate a driveshaft yoke for a 25 spline transmission output shaft? If so, you already know they are nearly impossible to find. The 25 spline shaft was used on very late Series V standard transmissions as well as on some (more…)
from the November 2006 RootesReview: The following information for their u-joints was found on Tiger.net and should be verified before use. The cap size is 1-1/16”. The cross dimension is a maximum of 3-3/32”. The grease nipple should be on the side, not in the center.
By Ron Fraser in the September 2006 RootesReview: The Tiger motor and transmission mounts the same as the early Mustang V-8 motor mounts. Here are the Ford part numbers from the Sunbeam parts list: C3AZ-6038-G RH Motor mount C3AZ-6038-H LH Motor mount C4ZA-6068-A Transmission mount
by Paul Almjeld in the August 2996 RootesReview: I recently installed third brake lights on all my Sunbeams. I have long been concerned about not having enough visual warning for other drivers and I thought the addition of a 3rd brake light would provide an additional safety net for me. Two of my cars are (more…)
by Jim Anderson, John Logan and Fred Baum in the July 2006 RootesReview: At one time or another we’ve all been caught in the rain and have had to rely on the wipers. With the Lucas electrical systems it is hit-or-miss if they will work or not. I have had problems with the wipers shutting (more…)
from the June 2006 RootesReview: The ballast resistor used in Tiger ignition systems can be found at National Parts Depot. It is listed as a part for the 1955-57 Thunderbird under part number T-12250-1A. It sells for $21.95. (Ed note: the 2016 price is $24.95)