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by nicam
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Adding a electric fan sensor switch
Replies: 5
Views: 12606

Re: Adding a electric fan sensor switch

I have always followed convention when fitting a temperature sensor for a fan and fitted it in or around the top hose, but have often wondered (sad, I know) if this is the wrong place. When the water in the top hose is at "run fan" temperature, this means that the engine is already over its optimum ...
by nicam
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Original Sunbeam Tiger!
Replies: 0
Views: 23141

Original Sunbeam Tiger!

Look who we got to play out with at the weekend! The 4 liter V12 supercharged original Sunbeam Tiger. It has recently been awakened from its slumber and is out roaring again.
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by nicam
Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: MoT exemption
Replies: 2
Views: 5835

Everyone I know who has a pre 1960 car, which has been exempt for some time, still take it down for an "MOT", in all but name, simply to have peace of mind that another pair of experienced eyes have been cast over the vehicle. I am actually quite surprised that Insurance companies are not asking for...
by nicam
Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Goodwood Revival 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 7883

I totally agree that they were built to race and that they should be seen out on the racetrack in their natural environment, but they are no longer in a competitive "development" formula and the aim should not be to win at all costs, regardless of the carnage left behind. Yes, metal can be repaired,...
by nicam
Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Goodwood Revival 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 7883

Is it just me getting older and more sensible but does anyone else cringe at the antics of some of the "professional" drivers in these beautiful (and irreplaceable because you can`t just build another like you would if it was a modern racecar) cars. When that E-Type rammed the Cobra up the rear and ...
by nicam
Thu May 18, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Serious misfire on Tiger.
Replies: 9
Views: 17052

How about running it with a strobe timing light fitted to the distributor king lead and then to each of the plug leads in turn - watching the flashes will at least tell you if it is a spark failure causing the misfire.
by nicam
Thu May 18, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Ebay offering?
Replies: 1
Views: 5756

Ebay offering?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunbeam-Tiger ... SwOgdYy-FT

With "NO ID Elements" ??
Perhaps they have gone to a better place?
Cynical, Moi!
by nicam
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger Barn Find at Anglia Car Auctions - 4th April
Replies: 10
Views: 21474

Results from the auction will be posted on the Anglia site tomorrow (Wednesday 8th), according to their site.
by nicam
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Heater matrix
Replies: 3
Views: 7330

I think you will be correct pointing the finger at the matrix, as the 2 hoses going into the bulkhead connect to the matrix almost immediately. There are no other hoses back there. Temporary get you home fix until you can fix it properly is to cut those 2 hoses as close to the bulkhead as possible a...
by nicam
Fri May 09, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: Sunbeam Team Tiger
Topic: Sunbeam Challenge - Club Special Offer
Replies: 11
Views: 25876

Just to be a little pedantic, and to give visitors to the event a bit of background - it is the "St John Horsfall meeting" (pronounced Sinjon Horsfall)- we wouldn`t like to upset the Aston Martin Owners, I`m sure, by getting the name of one of their heroes wrong! One of the Aston Martin Owners Club ...
by nicam
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Heated manifold adapter
Replies: 1
Views: 5399

Heated manifold adapter

I am changing all of the cooling system hoses and have two hose connections to a "sandwich" plate between the carb and the manifold, one connection at the front from the Tee carrying a temp sensor and one at the back which Tees into the heater hose (the Tee doesn`t look original). Is this sandwich p...
by nicam
Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger sells at auction
Replies: 2
Views: 7899

Value is a two edged sword - Yes it is very nice for owners to see an asset appreciate, and it is much more likely that more borderline cars will be restored due to their perceived value after having money spent on them, BUT will they still be deemed as useable and be seen out and about, both everyd...
by nicam
Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Team Tiger
Topic: Team Tiger Fixtures 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 12235

The AMOC meeting incorporating an Intermarque race is at Oulton Park on Saturday 10th May 2014. Tiger(s) have featured in these for the last few years, but I haven`t seen an entry list yet. We`ll be there with a pre war Aston. That's the only Oulton meeting but the other meets are; http://www.amocra...
by nicam
Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: A California Tiger for you?
Replies: 10
Views: 15436

A California Tiger for you?

Just found this;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... 1374802649

Hard to believe that a blowing exhaust is a major problem to be pointed out in the description! Oh, and paint and interior as well!
by nicam
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: tubular manifolds
Replies: 4
Views: 8182

Don`t you know anyone, or is anyone in the club, going out to the West Coast in the next few months - I`m sure the excess baggage charge to bring them back will be less than shipping?