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by ksherlock
Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Crank Spigot Bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 8361

crank spigot bearing

To my knowledge 260 and early 289 motors used the 1/2 " thick bush ( 0.5 " ) Your measurements all seem correct ie 35 x 12.7 x 17 mm bore. I removed mine using a slide hammer to which I attatched a single leg from a 3 legged puller. This was just small enough to pass through the bore and hook on to ...
by ksherlock
Fri May 23, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Hard top weight?
Replies: 3
Views: 7488

hardtop weight

I would say between 35 and 40 lbs.
by ksherlock
Fri May 02, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: original air filter colour?
Replies: 5
Views: 9526

air cleaner

My original air cleaner top has been chrome plated. Would this have been a factory option and if so can it be de-chromed and painted? My local powder coating company says that they are unable to remove chrome plating. I presume because it is so hard.
by ksherlock
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: tacho
Replies: 3
Views: 6645

tacho

Thanks, I think I will do that.
by ksherlock
Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: tacho
Replies: 3
Views: 6645

tacho

My original Jaeger tachometer is now pretty inaccurate. I notice that Merlin Motorsport sell a 100mm VDO tachometer suitable for 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines. Has any Tiger owner tried this instrument ?
by ksherlock
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: exhaust
Replies: 0
Views: 6284

exhaust

I have a NOS mild steel L/H exhaust system and am trying to find a R/H one. Can anyone help?
by ksherlock
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: fuel inlet pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 5114

fuel inlet pipe

I seem to have a slight petrol leak from the inlet pipe where it joins the ford 2- barrel carb. Does this union have a sealing washer or does it rely on the flared end to seal it like a brake pipe?
by ksherlock
Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: water pump
Replies: 0
Views: 5835

water pump

Has any Tiger owmer ever removed the water pump with the fan still attatched? There is not enough clearance on my car between the radiator and the end of the water pump spindle to remove the fan and I would prefer not to take out the radiator if I can avoid it.
by ksherlock
Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Zinc content in engine oil
Replies: 3
Views: 8057

oil

My brother spent 40 years with Valvoline Oil Co. as Chemist and Technical Advisor and he assures me that Valvoline Racing Oil VR1 contains adequate Zinc additive for this engine . The additive also contains Phosphorus in the form of Zinc di alkyl di thio phosphate. All information can be found on Va...
by ksherlock
Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: exhausts
Replies: 0
Views: 5956

exhausts

Do the STOC 2" stainless steel exhausts fit the standard mild steel down pipes ?
by ksherlock
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Clutch adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 13306

clutch adjustment

You can adjust the pushrod more without doing any harm. There is at least 1/2 " adjustment possible. Just remember the more clearance between the pushrod nut and the clutch lever the lower the biting point for the clutch.
by ksherlock
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: bellhousing
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

bellhousing

I notice that McLeod are now making a modular bellhousing for SBF engines so that any transmission can be used. Eg early toploader HEH-E can be fitted behind 6-bolt block without any modifications such as drilling and tapping the factory 6- bolt bellhousing. Apparently it can use either 157 or 164 t...
by ksherlock
Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger on the BBC
Replies: 4
Views: 6797

tiger shots

There are a few good glimpses of a tiger in the 1966 film Bunny Lake is Missing starring Kier Dullea , Laurence Oliver and Carol Lynley. Although the film was in black and white, I think the car was Mediterranean Blue. I think it appeared in three scenes. A particularly good scene is when Kier Dulle...
by ksherlock
Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:21 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Oily Clutch
Replies: 12
Views: 19671

clutch

I replaced my clutch 3 years ago and used a standard diaphram spring unit from the club. The clutch is great but I did have to replace the slave cylinder pushrod with a longer one as there was too much clearance between the adjusting nut and the clutch release arm even with the nut at its maximum ad...
by ksherlock
Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: boot lid hinges
Replies: 13
Views: 15724

boot lid hinges

Could someone tell me how many bolts should attatch the front part of a Tiger boot lid hinge to the body., I can only feel one on each hinge when reaching in from the boot.