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by bigbob
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Bonnet Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 8789

Any contact details for Jeff?
by bigbob
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Throttle Linkage Brackets
Replies: 11
Views: 16373

Probably everyone has done the sensible thing and changed to cable operation!
by bigbob
Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 11
Views: 14786

Are you sure its not coming from the thermostat housing. They often corrode and leak. I also once had a leak from the water passage from the pump through the timing chain cover, again it had corroded through. Could only be been seen once water pump removed. Epoxy metal cured it & its still ok years ...
by bigbob
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Various Parts Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 20739

My servo is fitted in a fake battery box under rear seat. Fuel pump in boot.
Leaves engine bay less cluttered & doesn't take up leg room in car.
by bigbob
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Intake Manifold 90 Degree Joint.
Replies: 5
Views: 7683

Have you tried Real Steel, they have good selection of parts.
by bigbob
Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Various Parts Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 20739

Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum. You have certainly picked a selection of hard to find/expensive bits to locate. Exhaust manifold, header tank, air filter, & bottom hose section especially tough. You may be best going with after market headers, air filter, & servo to get you going & slowly pick up p...
by bigbob
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Glevering Hall 1986 UK
Replies: 4
Views: 8644

I was there in JUL 390D. Complete with wife & 2 young kids, baby seats in back & push chair on boot rack! Roof was up because I needed hood bin to store nappies in. Who needs a people carrier. I'll have a hunt for any old photos.
by bigbob
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Rapier/Minx drop spindles. ***FOUND***
Replies: 7
Views: 19769

Should a 2nd set appear, please pencil me in for them.
by bigbob
Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: ** SOLD ** Mk1 Tiger - complete and original for restoration
Replies: 15
Views: 22519

At last, a car rougher than mine!
by bigbob
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Overhaulin'
Replies: 15
Views: 22673

Her technical expertise and Classic car knowledge were sorely missed!
I think that's what Tony was thinking!
by bigbob
Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Overhaulin'
Replies: 15
Views: 22673

That's a handy link.
Like the colour scheme...looks familiar. Not sure about wheels or red engine though.
Must have been in a front/back smash, just as well it wasn't rusty.
Quite a tame restoration for them.
Now Dean will have to turn cars around in a week to compete!
by bigbob
Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: CPP Custom power and paint
Replies: 23
Views: 27499

No diff arm, but heavy right foot!
Torque has caused damage by twisting rear of body shell & boot floor now needs welding around perimeter. It could do with some strengthening, any one any ideas how?
by bigbob
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: CPP Custom power and paint
Replies: 23
Views: 27499

by bigbob
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: CPP Custom power and paint
Replies: 23
Views: 27499

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An old run from 2011. When injection system is up & running it should be a smoother graph & more power. Once its up to boost at 4000 revs it doesn't change a lot.
by bigbob
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: CPP Custom power and paint
Replies: 23
Views: 27499

How did Mad Max get away with it???