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by Shindles
Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: New ethanol fuel
Replies: 6
Views: 12590

Re: New ethanol fuel

Thanks to all for the help. I'm using Miller's additive and Shell V-Power and will continue to use these.
by Shindles
Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: New ethanol fuel
Replies: 6
Views: 12590

New ethanol fuel

Will I need to use additives to my fuel once the new Ethanol-based fuel arrives in filling stations?
by Shindles
Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Standard air filter replacement filter element
Replies: 6
Views: 13669

Standard air filter replacement filter element

Is there a more efficient filter element for the standard oval Tiger filter?
by Shindles
Sat Oct 19, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: condenser
Replies: 3
Views: 8483

Re: condenser

I had similar problems. Changed to electronic ignition, it transformed the car.
by Shindles
Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD- 2 Sets Wheels -For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 8207

2 Sets Wheels -For Sale - SOLD

NOW SOLD
by Shindles
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: V8 engines for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 14378

Re: V8 engines for sale

Displacement is now 272cu in, 9.4:1 compression, ~260bhp Valve sizes: 1.78” inlet (289 standard size) 1.54” exhaust (GT40 and 302 HO size, 1.54inches stainless with stellite tips) All valves then lapped to head and fitted with matching GT40 single with damper springs fitted with matched retainers a...
by Shindles
Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: V8 engines for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 14378

V8 engines for sale

Robbie (Ray) Harris has just built a spare engine for my Tiger and I'm very pleased with it. He asked me to inform members that he has other engines for Tigers (289 and 302 etc) that can be built to any specification that you want. Contact him directly on: v8ray@hotmail.com Mention that you got the ...
by Shindles
Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Final rive ratio
Replies: 5
Views: 9828

Final rive ratio

The handbook does not state the final drive ratio. I want to calibrate my speedo and rev counter.
Can anyone help?
How many mph per 1,000 revs in top?
This is for a standard Mk1 260cu-in
by Shindles
Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Lowering rear suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 12512

Re: Lowering rear suspension

Thanks to everyone. Now done and the car looks much better.
by Shindles
Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Lowering rear suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 12512

Lowering rear suspension

Does anyone supply plates to lower the rear suspension by roughly 2cm?
Presumably I'll need longer U-bolts too.
by Shindles
Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 8159

Tyres

Thanks, very interesting. This will keep the Speedo more accurate.
by Shindles
Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 8159

Minilites

Minilite recommend 6.0x15 for the front and 7.0x15 for the rear.
So what tyres do I get and what profile?
195 front and 215 rear seem best but what profile 55, 60 or 65?
by Shindles
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 8159

Wheels

I am after increased traction for my Tiger. It's currently on 14" 5J minilites.
Can anyone recommend what I should get?
by Shindles
Wed May 31, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Serious misfire on Tiger.
Replies: 9
Views: 17059

Solved

I broke the number one rule when trying to cure a problem - do not replace several components at once.
It turned out that the new condenser was faulty!
Thanks for everyone's help tackling this, at least I now have new points, distributor, ballast resistor, coil fuel pump and rotor arm!
by Shindles
Thu May 18, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Serious misfire on Tiger.
Replies: 9
Views: 17059

Problem is that when the car won't start there is still a spark from the king lead. If it was a single spark plug problem the car would start but be very rough.