Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all Rootes Group Vehicles
by Fred Mistr and Tom Ehrhart The December 1981 newsletter (Vol. 6, No. 9) contained an article about that dreaded Alpine disease LOP, or low oil pressure. In that newsletter, Sunbeamites were coached on how to nurse your engine back to a healthy life. One area not covered in that Tech Tip was how to (more…)
OIL FILTER LINES Use 1/2 ” ID air conditioner hose, available at your local auto parts store, to replace those leaky oil filter lines, or to hook up your oil cooler. Use the fittings from your old hoses and some quality stainless steel hose clamps. Editors note: I recommend 1/2 ID “Aeroquip” hydraulic hose with (more…)
Ford lovers have, for years, been trying to find ways to make the small block (289/302) Ford engines fit into the confines of early vehicle engine compartments without butchering the firewall. The most obvious and often used approach has been to shorten the stock water pump, and while this does work, it leaves the car owner with he distinct disadvantage of not being able to buy an “over-the counter” replacement.
from the June 1978 RootesReview In September, 1964, the semi-popular Sunbeam Alpine received a massive dose of performance adrenalin. Under the careful tutelage of Carroll Shelby, the Alpine entered the scene as a conservative, suburban Cobra. Sporting a shiny new, small block 260 cid Ford V-8, the Sunbeam Tiger was born and Americans gobbled them (more…)
GROUP: EngineSUBGROUP: Intake Manifold DATE: 10-14-68 SUBJECT: Engine Vibration THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 67-45 DATED 4-3-67. When you receive complaints of engine vibration which. can normally be felt through the accelerator pedal especially at 3200 r.p.m,. it is recommended that a clamp is fitted to the intake manifold in accordance with the following (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…)
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…)
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: 67-21 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…)