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Factory Service Bulletin SUSPENSION AND DAMPERS Sept. 1965 TO: ALL ROOTES GROUP DEALERS MODEL: SUNBEAM TIGER (260) SUBJECT: PANHARD ROD BRACKET FAILURE In order to minimize the possibility of Panhard Rod Bracket failure on the above model, all cars prior to Chassis Number B.9473544 should be checked at the next Service call to ensure that (more…)
by anonymous Question: Does the Tiger have any “weak” points that will come to light with increased horsepower? For example, I have heard that rear spring mountings are weak and will break under stress. Answer: In preparing a Tiger for autocross or just for safety’s sake for street use, the front cross member welds should (more…)
from CAT In January, 1984, we published an article on a brake cylinder lining service offered by White Post Restorations. By popular demand, we are republishing their address, as follows: White Post Restorations White Post, Virginia 22663 (703) 837-1140 White Post prefers that you strip your battered cylinder (brake or clutch) of all parts, then (more…)
from CAT The threads on most of the components of your Tiger’s brake system are fragile at best. It is easy to cross-thread a line into a cylinder, for example, and, once the threads are damaged, the chances for a good, leak-free connection are very small unless you can repair the threads. One thing I (more…)
By John Logan, May 1997 Several people have asked for more information on the fulcrum pin reinforcement that that they have seen on my Tiger and that I briefly described during the technical session at the Orlando United XVIII. Why should we be concerned? There has been a lot written about the weaknesses in the (more…)
by Jim Morrison In attempting to return the engine compartment in my Tiger to like new condition, I found no way of cleaning the exterior of the clutch and brake master cylinders to remove the discolorations of age. As a last resort, I lightly sand blasted them with very good results. The first step is (more…)
by Bill Dewell in the December 1997 RootesReview I overhauled my complete front end some years ago, but during the succeeding years the car wasn’t driven much as it was in various stages of restoration. On inspection of the ball joints and tie rod ends, I noticed the rubber dust covers had dry rotted off (more…)
by John Webber in the December 1999 RootesReview I finally got around to starting the MK II restoration and when I dropped the front crossmember I found 3 cracks around one fulcrum pin mount where it is welded to the crossmember. It looks like the mount may have been used as a jacking point or (more…)
by T. T. Cantwin in the February 1982 RootesReview: A three-year test of Dow Coming’s silicone brake fluid demonstrated its ability to prevent corrosion of major brake components. Northern States Power Co. tested the fluid in fifteen vehicles that traveled a total of 311,300 miles. None required replacement of wheel cylinders, master cylinders, or calipers (more…)
by Chuck Ingram in the November 2003 RootesReview The Ackerman Problem We have all heard and know about the Tiger’s front suspension. The original Alpine front suspension with a rear steering arm geometry was modified by simply turning the steering arms to the front without modifying the geometry. This means something was compromised in our (more…)