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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: 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…)
May 10, 1960 TO ALL ROOTS GROUP DEALERS SERVICE ADVICE LETTER NO. 179 Humber Super Snipe Series I & II Sump Oil Leaks When investigating cases of oil leaks at the sump area the following points should be noted: Oil leakage can occur from a number of points above the sump face joint and may (more…)