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It’s my “Birthday today” I came off the assembly line on the 1st. July 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk.1 Chassis Number B9473679 HROFE JAL 563201 Jensen Built Date 1st.July 1965 First Registered 14th.August 1967 Mileage from new 15,400 miles (2015) Registration Number KOT783F http://i1225.photobucket.com/albu...

Since March 2012 I have used Fernox Alphi II that is used in central heating systems. see link - http://digital.turn-page.com/i/14172/3

I replaced both steering gaitors on my tiger last year before my MOT was due. I had problems in injecting the amount of oil specified in the Tiger manual. Tricky job without removing steering rack but managed it.

Many thanks for all your replies, just what I needed.

Derek

Tim, I found this info on the Holly web site. If you have a carburetor older than 1992 (or you have experienced an extreme backfire) and expect a blown power valve, use this simple test. TEST: At idle turn your idle mixture screws (found on the side of the metering block) all the way in. If your eng...

Hi all, it's time to replace the rusting wheel nuts on my Tiger MK1.
Can anyone help me with the thread size on the wheel studs.
Also should I use Stainless steel or Aluminium wheel nuts to be used on Minilite wheels.
And my last question does anyone know of a good UK supplier for wheel nuts.

Derek

Thanks Robin for the reply, I have spoken to Mallory in the USA and problem solved.

I have purchased a Mallory conversion kit to fit in my 27 series Distributor. When reading the instructions I notice the vacuum advance is fixed on the right hand side of the distributor when looking down, on my tiger the vacuum is screw onto the left side. Has anyone fitted a Mallory electronic kit...

Can someone advise me where the earth for the rear lights?
When I indicate left the indicator flashes with the side light, I assume this must be a bad earth.

Having just changed my spark plugs I have noticed white powder on 2 of the plugs. After searching the web I have read that this could be the fuel additive I'm using (Castrol valvemaster plus).
Any one got any comments on what fuel additive I should be using with unleaded petrol? Not modified heads.

Having researched the web I have found this link - http://cc.derekharris.com/Antifreeze%20 ... 9%20V8.pdf
It seems Fernox Alphi II that is used in central heating systems is recommended for classic cars. I have decided to try this with purified water.
Many thanks for all your posts.

Thanks for the replies, I also read that you should use distilled water with water wetter, has any one any comments on this or is tap water OK to use.

Can any one advise me what type of Antifreeze I should be using in my tiger that is fitted with a aluminium radiator. Should I be using red or green/blue?