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by alpine5gt
Fri May 01, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: duel braking system
Replies: 0
Views: 6079

duel braking system

I read somewhere in the past about fitting a duel master to the Tiger. I fitted the recommended one however it fowls the throttle linkage.
I know this would not happen with LHD cars but it does with RHD.
Any suggestions or options to fit a duel master brake cylinder?
by alpine5gt
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Converting the steering column
Replies: 11
Views: 16874

Well its been almost 12 months and no replies. Now I know some people have had their Tigers converted to EPAS steering. I now have a alpine downer column, a doner EPAS unit and the Tiger column to provide a yardstick of the final length. Now before I approach an engineering firm with the work to fit...
by alpine5gt
Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Mounting brake booster
Replies: 3
Views: 6621

oops, over night I reviewed how I was mounting it and it is now OK, good clearence
by alpine5gt
Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Mounting brake booster
Replies: 3
Views: 6621

The fiberglass bonnet has the 2 rear vents at the rear corners and the vent protudes down lower than the surface. Thats right were the booster mounts.
by alpine5gt
Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Mounting brake booster
Replies: 3
Views: 6621

Mounting brake booster

The usual position of the booster up on the inner fender will not fit with a LAT bonnet. I have seen many Tigers with LAT bonnets so am wondering where the brake booster is fitted.
by alpine5gt
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: MK2 RHD Wiring Loom
Replies: 5
Views: 9727

I am fitting one of these kits to my Tiger rebuild. The wires are all long enough for a RHD Tiger, I mounted the fuse panel high on the left firewall inside. They instructions suggest the left inner fender, that may work on an Alpine but would be very squeezy on a Tiger.
by alpine5gt
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: speedo cable position
Replies: 1
Views: 4714

speedo cable position

How is the speedo cable routed thru the firewall on a RHD tiger. On LHD tigers it enters thru a 1" hole above the steering shaft. When converting a LHD to RHD there is no hole above the steering shaft. Also can the cable be passed above the gearbox to enter on the rhs of the firewall?
by alpine5gt
Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:29 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brembo caliper's
Replies: 76
Views: 113797

Hi, I am about to reassemble my front end and have the brembo disc units. What material is the spacer from the hub to the disc made from please.
by alpine5gt
Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:54 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: 50th Anniversary Tiger Book
Replies: 38
Views: 57470

Mine has arrived thank you. Have not opened the package as its my birthday in couple of weeks. Think it will be a nice B'day present to me from the missis. Better than the socks & jocks. :D
by alpine5gt
Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Converting the steering column
Replies: 11
Views: 16874

Converting the steering column

I know someone has used the Opel EPAS steering column to provide power boosted steering to the Tiiger. I would like to go down this path so if anyone can help with information or guidance, I would be very grateful
I am down under in Aussie land so need the help long distance.
Steven
by alpine5gt
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Engine Rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 13374

The 260 block cannot be bored to 289 and be expected to run well. The ford block is a thinwall block and if the rebore was successful the cylinder walls are now so thin the block is slated for a very short life. Fitting the 289 5 bolt is the best way to go. As a matter of fact, the only way to go wi...
by alpine5gt
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: STOC National + Silverstone Classic
Replies: 16
Views: 27804

Hope someone posts some pictures
by alpine5gt
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Drilling wings for Tiger strips?
Replies: 6
Views: 11439

Think I have sorted it? My original Tiger door has a hole 3" from the front edge then a hole every 6.5" Rear wing I measured 1.5" in from front edge then marked for a hole. Then mark every 6.5" and the last hole is approximately 1.5" from the edge of the sunbeam sheild. Just the front wings to sort...
by alpine5gt
Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:23 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Drilling wings for Tiger strips?
Replies: 6
Views: 11439

Tiger wings are alpine wings with extra holes :D
by alpine5gt
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Drilling wings for Tiger strips?
Replies: 6
Views: 11439

I am also interested, I have replaced both front wings, right door and right rear wing.