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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)
By Stu Brennan in the January 2001 RootesReview: If you use your hard top, you are no doubt aware of the dreaded Hard Top Footprint, the marks left in your paint by the gaskets on the bottom of the removable hard top. It is possible to buff out the marks with polishing compound, but how (more…)
by Ron Barrette in the May 1993 RootesReview: Many Tiger owners who have cars that have spent most of their days in the Northern tier states will have cars with some degree of rust in the area of the “X” frame pass-thru. Although not a critical problem yet, I feel eventually even the West coast (more…)
originally published as “Safer Seat Belts” by Dave Spiwak in the April 1993 RootesReview: Your Sunbeam has bolts on the rear wheel well for installation of across-the-shoulder seat belts. You can see them by looking into the wheel wells. J.C. Whitney (among others) has a nice quality belt that bolts right in and offers much (more…)