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NUMBER: 67-18 DATE: Feb. 7, 1967 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Piston Pins MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1600 & 1725cc Engines SUBJECT: Oversize Piston Pins A new oversized piston pin has been released for service under part number 5110421 and is identified by blue paint on one end. The new pin is .001″ above the top (more…)
NUMBER: 67-23 DATE: 2-7-67 GROUP: Cooling SUBGROUP: Fan Blade MODELS: Tiger 260 SUBJECT: Fan Blade Clearance In order to control the clearance between the fan blade tips and the rack and pinion steering unit, spacing washers are fitted between the cylinder block and the engine mounting blocks. When found necessary to remove the mounts it (more…)
NUMBER: 67-21 DATE: 2-7-67 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Engine Oil Leaks MODELS: Imp I & II SUBJECT: Engine Oil Leaks Imp I Models Recent investigation of reported oil leakage from the oil pan gasket revealed incorrect positioning of the ‘O’ ring seal after routine service. When fitting a new element it is recommended that the following (more…)
NUMBER: 67-20 DATE: Feb. 7, 1967 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Cylinder Blocks MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1600cc Engines SUBJECT: 1600cc Cylinder Blocks All replacement 1600 cc. cylinder blocks will have the crankshaft main bearing bores the same diameter as the 1725 cc. units. When fitting crankshafts and replacement bearings to these cylinder blocks (Part No. (more…)
NUMBER: 67-15 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Fan Belt MODELS: All Models Equipped With Alternators SUBJECT: Fan Belt Adjustment Whenever it is found necessary to adjust the fan belt on cars equipped with alternators, adjustment of the alternator must be carried out at the forward mounting flange in order to tension the belt. (more…)
NUMBER: 67-14 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Test Fuses MODELS: All Models SUBJECT: 35 Amp, Production Test Fuses While testing instruments and wiring circuits in Production, a 35 amp. fuse is fitted between the starter solenoid and the main feed wire. On completion of the checks, this fuse is removed at the Factory (more…)
NUMBER: 67-12 DATE: Jan. 23, 1967 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing – Noisy MODELS: Alpine & Minx SUBJECT: Clutch Shaft Pilot Bushing – Noisy Some reports have been received of low pitched noise from the clutch on release of the pedal during the first few applications, especially when the vehicle has been standing (more…)
NUMBER: 67-9 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Transmission SUBGROUP: Adjustment MODELS: All Models SUBJECT: Borg Warner 35 Transmission It is very important that correct adjustment of the downshift cable and the selector linkage be carried out when servicing cars fitted with the Borg Warner ’35’ Automatic Transmission. Unless correct adjustment is carried out, severe damage (more…)
NUMBER: 67-6 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Borg Warner 35 Transmission SUBGROUP: Front Pump MODELS: All Models Equipped With Borg Warner 35 Transmission SUBJECT: Front Pump Oil Leak A number of cases have been reported where the front pump assembly is replaced to correct an oil leak, when actually only the oil seal was effected. (more…)
NUMBER: 67-2 DATE: Jan 23, 1967 GROUP: Electrical SUBGROUP: Alternator Support Bracket MODELS: Alpine V SUBJECT: Alternator Support Bracket A new support bracket and securing bolts have been introduced in production from chassis number B-395-002437. The new bracket has tapped holes and will provide a more secure hold down for the alternator. It is recommended (more…)