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NUMBER: 66-1DATE: June 31, 1966GROUP: Lucas & Girling EquipmentSUBGROUP: Warranty MODELS: All Sunbeam Models Imported By Chrysler CorporationSUBJECT: Lucas & Girling Equipment Warranty Procedure All Sunbeam models imported by the Simca-Rootes Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation, equipped with Lucas & Girling equipment is guaranteed by them to be free of defects in workmanship or material (more…)
NUMBER: 66-10 DATE: November 22, 1966 GROUP: Miscellaneous SUBGROUP: Lifting Jack MODELS: Minx VI, Alpine V, & Tiger 260 SUBJECT: Lifting Jacks In order to increase ground clearance during wheel removal, the lifting jack on the above models has been modified from chassis numbers as follows: Minx VI B 006-003800 Part #5220779 Alpine V B (more…)
NUMBER: 66-6DATE: Sept. 26, 1966GROUP: EngineSUBGROUP: Oil Pressure Relive Valve MODELS: All Models Equipped With 1725cc Engine SUBJECT: Oil Pressure Relief Valve Change Some reports of early bearing failure and/or intermittent low oil pressure have been received. If this condition is encountered, it is recommended that the oil pressure relief valve part no. 5043949 be (more…)
NUMBER: 66-5 DATE: August 26, 1966 GROUP: ENGINE SUB GROUP: OIL COOLER PIPES MODEL: ALPINE V Subject: Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Fouling URGENT In order to prevent fouling and possible loss of engine oil, the following action must be taken on all stock cars. All owners must be advised and requested to make their cars (more…)
NUMBER: 66-4 DATE: July 26, 1966 GROUP: Engine SUBGROUP: Crankshaft End Play MODELS: Alpine V; Hillman Minx VI; Super Minx IV; Humber Sceptre II; Sunbeam Rapier V; Singer Gazelle VI; Singer Vogue IV SUBJECT: Crankshaft End Play – 1725cc Engine Recent reports received from the field indicate excessive crankshaft end play in the 1725 c.c. (more…)
NUMBER: 66-2 DATE: July 19, 1966 GROUP: Fuel SUBGROUP: Carburetor MODELS: Sunbeam Tiger (260) SUBJECT: Carburetor Modification Effective with serial number B382001074 a modification to the carburetor was introduced in production to prevent flooding. The modification includes the following parts changes: Description – Part Number – Qty. Carburetor Float – 6100324 – 1 Needle Valve (more…)
NUMBER: 65-6 DATE: NOVEMBER, 1965 GROUP: BODY TO: ALL ROOTES DEALERS MODEL: ALL MODELS SUBJECT: EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR CODE NUMBERS Further to previous Service Bulletins which have been issued on this subject, we give below a complete list of paint colors together with their respective color code numbers: 1. Embassy Black 2. Astral Grey 3. (more…)
Panhard Rod Bracket Service Bulletin 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 (more…)
From Rootes Review Vol. 3, #2, March/April 1978 Can you tell me what these represent? It came from an old Rootes Review file called “Memorables” Please use the form at the bottom to help the club remember! 1964: Pacific Divisional (Willow Springs, California) 1st in class “B” production event–Lew Spencer U.S.- 200 -Mile National , (more…)
ROOTES SERVICE BULLETIN MISCELLANEOUS No. 237 April 28, 1961 ——————————————————————————– TO ALL ROOTES GROUP DEALERS Lubricants We receive a number of inquiries regarding the effects of adding any of the proprietary Molybdenum Disulphide based additives compounds to the lubricants of our various mechanical units, and perhaps more to the point, we are asked frequently if (more…)