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GROUP: ElectricalSUBGROUP: GaugesDATE: 6-27-68 SUBJECT: Fluctuation of Ammeter Needle/Ignition Warning Light In Models Equipped With Negative Ground Alternators MODELS: All Models Equipped With Alternators; Negative Ground Only On cars equipped with Lucas 10AC or 11AC alternators and having NEGATIVE ground systems, some owners may report a condition where the needle fluctuates or the ignition warning (more…)
GROUP: CoolingSUBGROUP: Temperature Sending UnitDATE: 6-27-68 SUBJECT: Corrosion Of Temperature Sending Unit MODELS: Arrow & Alpine V Since the introduction in approximately mid-January 1967, of a steel temperature sending unit, fitting into the thermostat housing a number of complaints have been received of corrosion of the unit together with difficult removal. In some instances, corrosion (more…)
GROUP: EngineSUBGROUP: Cylinder HeadDATE: 2-28-68 SUBJECT: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightness MODELS: Alpine, Imp, Minx, and Arrow Effective immediately, the cylinder head bolt torque loading figure has been reduced from 48 ft. lbs. to 45 ft. lbs. Please correct the appropriate Service Manuals. NOTE: Check tightness of bolts: Cast Iron Head – HOT Aluminum Head – (more…)
GROUP: FuelSUBGROUP: Zenith-Stromberg CarbDATE: 11-20-67 SUBJECT: Zenith-Stromberg CD & CDS Carbs: Change Of Float Material MODELS: Alpine V & Arrow A modification has been introduced on the subject carburetors, changing the float assembly material from compressed rubber to nylon. With this change of float material, some float settings have been altered and in some instances (more…)
GROUP: ClutchSUBGROUP: Throw Out BearingDATE: May 10, 1967 SUBJECT: Wear Of Clutch Carbon Throw Out Bearing MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Fitted With 7.5″ Diaphragm Clutch Some reports of rapid wear of the clutch throw out bearing have been received indicating a lack of movement of the bearing in the clutch fork. When investigating complaints of (more…)
GROUP: Front SuspensionSUBGROUP: Ball JointsDATE: 4-24-67 SUBJECT: Ball Joint Checking Procedure MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Except Arrow & Imp In order to assist you in properly servicing ball joints as outlined in the Certified Car Care and Service Manuals, a new special tool is now available, fig. (1), for checking ball joints. One of these (more…)
GROUP: BrakesSUBGROUP: Brake PadsDATE: 4-19-67 SUBJECT: New Brake Pads MODELS: Alpine IV & V, Tiger 260 In order to improve braking stability under all operating conditions, a new lining material (DS.31) has been introduced from the following Chassis Numbers: Alpine V – Disc Wheels – B 395002906Alpine V – Wire Wheels – B 395003137Tiger 260 (more…)
GROUP: Automatic TransmissionSUBGROUP: AdjustmentDATE: 3-31-67 SUBJECT: Thumping Noise MODELS: All Models Equipped With Borg-Warner 35 Transmission Some cases of a thumping noise from the transmission have been reported when shifting into ‘D’ or ‘D1’. If you should encounter this, the following action is recommended: Be sure that engine idling speed is correct and that the (more…)
Note: See Service Bulletin 68-18 NUMBER: 67-45 DATE: 4-3-67 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Intake Manifold MODELS: Alpine V SUBJECT: Engine Vibration When you receive complaints of engine vibration which can normally be felt through the accelerator pedal especially at 3,200 r.p.m., it is recommended that a clamp is fitted to the intake manifold in accordance with (more…)
NUMBER: 67-26 DATE: 2-13-67 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Miscellaneous MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1725 Engines SUBJECT: Engine Oil Leaks Before any detailed examination of oil leaks is attempted, be sure that: The oil level is correct and that no overfilling has occurred. The engine unit is clean, short road test carried out, and exact source (more…)