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by bigbob
Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: lower metal radiator elbow
Replies: 21
Views: 37478

Oh good, that means my spare ones must have gone up in value.
by bigbob
Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: Club Events
Topic: Le Mans Classic 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 17076

Hotel & ferry booked. Its been a few years since last visit. I've become a Spa convert. But room for both.
by bigbob
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Wheel studs
Replies: 4
Views: 10169

Long time ago, I think I went 12 mm drill bit. Start small and enlarge is safest way. I eventually found my studs had broken as sleeved wheel nuts were a fraction too long and left a tiny bit of movement in the wheel, although appearing tight. A thin spacer sorted it. See Dave Herning for rear disc ...
by bigbob
Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Wheel studs
Replies: 4
Views: 10169

That was me a while ago. Same problem with snapped studs, so went for the upgraded ones. One hole 20mm? in the back plate gave access to remove/fit. Drilled out the hub slightly under stud size. As the studs pull through by tightening wheel nuts, they cut the splines. Or upgrade to discs! http://i10...
by bigbob
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Converting the steering column
Replies: 11
Views: 16845

Jim is doing one for me at present. I'll let you know how it goes. I also have MG rack fitted at present. Be interesting to feel the difference. Think that its adjustable so can be tailored to suit personal preference for degree of assistance.
by bigbob
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Brads Tiger
Replies: 568
Views: 1351435

Left hand bit is the mounting for clutch slave cylinder.
by bigbob
Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Brads Tiger
Replies: 568
Views: 1351435

I've got roller cam, hydraulic roller followers, aluminium roller rockers & aluminium heads. Seems to work well as a combination. Easy to change drive cog on distributer to suit if required.
by bigbob
Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Red, Red Wire.
Replies: 12
Views: 14712

Don't forget that off side lights have wire core wound clockwise, and anti clockwise on nearside. Got to keep it original. Do you have colour code for the red insulation?
by bigbob
Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Intermittent Overheating Problem
Replies: 10
Views: 15633

Welcome to joys of Tiger ownership. You don't have problems, just challenges to solve! Does it actually over heat, or does just the gauge read high? Sometimes a loose connection on the sender can cause false alarms. You may find debris has settled in rad after long standing. It might be sorted by a ...
by bigbob
Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sidelights on Ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 16956

I'll unscrew mine & you can have them for a bargain £500
by bigbob
Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Tiger Clutch
Replies: 7
Views: 11817

I've fitted my brake servo under the rear seat with no problems. Relocated fuel pump to spare wheel well. Made a box similar to Alpine battery box & put servo inside. Might be easier for you to fit extra servo than having to take engine out to replace clutch, which may/may not improve matters. If yo...
by bigbob
Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Brads Tiger
Replies: 568
Views: 1351435

There was a UK Tiger about, many years ago, with an E-Type IRS grafted on. Don't remember it being as professional as this though.
by bigbob
Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Brads Tiger
Replies: 568
Views: 1351435

Don't give me ideas! I thought I'd nearly finished my list of mods. Makes mine look nearly standard.
by bigbob
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Non Sunbeam Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 10814

I put an adjustable mini engine steady bolted to spare stud on cylinder head across to bracket on inner wing, with reinforcement plates both sides. Fitted between throttle body, blow off valve & coil packs. Your arrangement may be different. The coil packs may be Ford [from Focus], but I can't find ...
by bigbob
Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Non Sunbeam Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 10814

Non Sunbeam Parts

With the arrival of new rear disc conversion, I've now got an embarrassing list of other manufacturers parts on my car. Purists turn off now. Triumph Dolomite front spoiler Rover bonnet vents MG steering rack Peugeot front calipers/discs Mustang fuel injection Emerald ECU Ford coil packs Mini engine...