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First printed 3/31/82 If you need front wheel bearings for your Tiger or Alpine and your local parts store doesn’t have a listing, get the bearings listed for 71-74 Capri. The Sunbeam grease seal is not the same. The following are BCA numbers for Tigers and Alpines. Inner 1988-1022 Outer (LM 11949, LM 11910) Seal (more…)
First printed Reprinted in 7/87 Does anyone make a gas-filed shock for the rear end of my Tiger? Yes, but they will not admit it. One club member called KYB for one of their Gas-a-just shocks. They said they do not make a shock for Tigers. Order shock # KG5536 for a Capri.
First printed 4/87 What shock will fit on the Alpine/Tiger (as compared to other cars)? Your best bet is to buy a set of Konis or Spax for the Tiger from one of the Sunbeam parts houses. Although expensive, you can be sure they are going to bolt right on. The Gabriel “Adjustable E” models (more…)
by Jim Morrison Having replaced the stock valve cover breather cap with an after-market chromed one, the search was on for a hose to connect the breather cap to the air cleaner. The stock breather cap has a right angle bend in the vent tube coming from the cap but the after-market cap (a Ford (more…)
by Tom Ehrhart Original blind carpet clips that are hidden in the carpet are available through Honda dealers. Ask for P/N 52302 for the fastener and P/N 52273 for clip. The male stud that secures the carpet to the floor is available from SUNBEAM parts supplier or a local sundry fastener supply house.
by Burtis S. Homer First printed 3/82 Since the preservation of our Alpines and Tigers depends upon many things, the least of which is ingenuity, and the most of which is time sprinkled with money, I thought a list of my “finds” may help someone else. For those who need parts, I can offer the (more…)
Steel wheels exchange info and table
Yes, both Capri and Capri II wheels can be used on a Sunbeam. The stock Sunbeam wheels are 4-1/2″ x 13″ with a 4-1/4″ bolt circle and use a 7/16″ RH lug nut; the Capri wheels are 5J x 13 with the same bolt circle and lug size. The Capri II uses a metric lug. (more…)
Another Shocking Story by Dave Johnson Finding shocks to fit the Tiger or Alpine is getting more difficult. The original Armstrong Heavy Duty Shock had the following dimensions: Extended Length 12″ Collapsed Length 8″ Top fitting stud Bottom fitting 1 1/2″ ring with 3/8″ bushing sleeve No Dust Cover There have been several shocks listed (more…)
Radiator hose chart