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by redbaron
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Boot Hinges
Replies: 19
Views: 25830

Boot Hinges

Martin, the original boot hinges are made from a poor quality alloy,and the thread strips easily if overtightened. It may be better for you to buy some new repro hinges,which are made from a better material and they will be new chrome. If you want to try and repair them,use Time Serts rather than He...
by redbaron
Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Brads Tiger
Replies: 568
Views: 1364340

Brads Tiger

Hi Brad by sleeving the exhaust hole through the chassis you will loose some of the clearance for the exhaust pipe. The original pass through was open and reinforced with the cut out over piece. Replacement repair sections do come with a larger hole and may be of benifit when fitting a larger exhaus...
by redbaron
Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Tiger Clutch
Replies: 7
Views: 11828

Tiger Clutch

Hi Rich, as has been stated the diaphragm clutch cover will be lighter in operation than the original coil spring type. You can tell what you have in the car now by removing the starter motor and looking into the bell housing with a small mirror and light,angled just right, and you can see the clutc...
by redbaron
Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: A Couple Of Things
Replies: 6
Views: 8284

A Couple Of Things

Martin, you can replace the mirror glass in your mirror head by making a cardboard template and going into a motor factors,buy a new replacement glass bigger than the template and then take them to a glass cutting shop for them to cut and polish the edges. When that is done a few spots of silicone a...
by redbaron
Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Cooling system preasure
Replies: 8
Views: 13547

Cooling system preasure

Hello Tim, the top radiator hose will become hard during and after running,that is due to the pressure in the cooling system,of the hot coolant and gases. It is also dependent on the Rad Cap vent relief valve setting,what is your cap rated at? You should always run a thermostat in the system,purely ...
by redbaron
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: A Couple Of Things
Replies: 6
Views: 8284

A Couple Of Things

Martin,
do you mean the clips that hold the TIGER badge and the shields to the body,if so they are called "Friction Bush "
And to replace the mirror to the stem,you need to try and carefully push the spherical ball into the socket of the mirror back,perhaps a little lubricant might help.
by redbaron
Tue May 26, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Seal Orientation
Replies: 4
Views: 6955

Seal Orientation

Hello Martin,
the door seal when fitted should have the longer edge towards the car body so that the door pushes the seal lip to contact the door opening.
David
by redbaron
Mon May 25, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Seal Orientation
Replies: 4
Views: 6955

Seal Orientation

Hi Martin,
the seal fits into the door channel with the foot of the seal and the leading edge protruding towards the door opening in the body,that way the back of the seal is against the door shell and skin.
by redbaron
Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Water from exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 8293

Water from Exhaust

Hi Jerry,
it is probably just condensation that you are witnessing,as you say it is on start up.
You also mention a marginal loss of coolant,how much and over what time span/mileage
by redbaron
Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Holly or Edelbrock Carburettor
Replies: 5
Views: 9003

Holley or Edelbrock Carburettor

Hi Tigerfan,
the vacuum port that is for the distributor is the higher of the two and on the left when looking straight at the carb,i.e on the Off Side of the car.
The other is a full time vacuum for an air motor that might control an air cleaner flap etc.
by redbaron
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 11
Views: 14800

Coolant Leak

Hi Mal, the coolant leak will not be coming from the 2 set screws under the water pump as they screw into the timing chain cover,so the only leak from there could be oil. It is more likely that the engine coolant leak is coming from the small hole under the water pump snout,it is there behind the fr...
by redbaron
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Engine and Heads Specialists.
Replies: 9
Views: 11828

Engine and Head Specialists

Martin, to check the camshaft you will need to remove it from the block,being careful not to "nick" the camshaft brgs whilst you withdraw from the front of the block. At the same time you can check the end float of the timing chain sprocket and thrust plate to the camshaft that you will be using in ...
by redbaron
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:57 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Engine and Heads Specialists.
Replies: 9
Views: 11828

Engine and Head Specialists

Martin,
if you do not know the history/mileage of the engine then new hydraulic lifters should be used in the rebuild.
Have you checked the camshaft lobes have not worn through the hardened surface,if so they will destroy new lifters very quickly.
by redbaron
Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Collapsing Lower Radiator Hose
Replies: 4
Views: 7772

Collapsing Lower Radiator Hose

Tony,Tim, what causes the lower hose to collapse is the suction of the water pump,and the more the engine revs the more the hose is constricting the flow. This is a fairly common problem with a long hose,so that is why Ford Mustangs etc,have a sprial spring inside the hose to stop the collapse and a...
by redbaron
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door seals and channels
Replies: 27
Views: 32896

Door channels and seals

Nice work there Tony,,and a good article well illustrated with clear pics.
Always good for owners to see what is involved in doing these jobs if they attempt to do them themselves :D