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by pushrod
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Zinc content in engine oil
Replies: 3
Views: 8062

Zinc content in engine oil

Whilst recently discussing my engine rebuild with the guys at Real Steel I asked what oil they suggest I should use when the motor is rebuilt. They told me that I need to use an oil with a high zinc content, or add zinc to my oil. I've been using Valvoline VR1 20/50 mineral oil. Apparently this does...
by pushrod
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Front Springs
Replies: 5
Views: 9927

Thanks guys I'll certain look at the drop spindles.

Next step is the MG steering rack.
by pushrod
Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Front Springs
Replies: 5
Views: 9927

Front Springs

I've recently stripped down the crossmember and on inspection found that my front coil springs are 10" tall (9 coils) where a standard Tiger spring should be 12.04". Also the rubber buffer "donuts" are missing. This means my Tiger is riding 2.5" lower that a standard car at the front. (It also has a...
by pushrod
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Loud crack reversing
Replies: 2
Views: 5466

Have a look at the thread by Tigerman7347, "bottom fulcrum pin bolts" from last August.

Lou.
by pushrod
Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Track days exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 18455

According to the MSA regulations: “the sound test shall be conducted as set out within these regulations with the engine running at 3/4 maximum speed, the sound level meter at a height of 0.5 metres above the ground (± 0.1 metre) located at 45° to and 0.5 metres distant from the exhaust”. That way t...
by pushrod
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Track days exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 18455

Whilst I'm not saying you should do this now. When I used to rally back in the 70/80's if a car failed scrutineering due to a noisy exhaust we used to shove brillo pads up the tailpipe. Marshals had to be careful on the event as the pads often shot out of the exhaust pipe when the car passed. Ahh th...
by pushrod
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 42026

Hi Guys The block had already been bored to .030", there was some wear to the bores so it was honed out the other .010" and thankfully has cleaned up. It's the valve guides I'm having machined incidentally not the valve stems. I'll check about the clearance with the pistons as I am using flat topper...
by pushrod
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 42026

The block and heads have been sent away to be machined, block has been honed to .040" and decked. Crank and heads are still to be worked on. I'm fitting ARP bolts to the conrods and new pistons/rings/bearings. Will change the 289 cam for an Edelbrock Performer. Will have new pushrods/rockers (roller...
by pushrod
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: TIGER 50
Replies: 43
Views: 74785

A bit of mountain road trivia. The Turini at 1607m (ranked at 231st), is a bit of a tiddler compared to other climbs in Europe. As the Monte Carlo Rally was held in January the big alpine climbs used on the Tour de France cycle race couldn't be used as they are impassable other than the summer month...
by pushrod
Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 42026

Engine rebuild

Over the past two years my Tiger has progressively used more oil. On the Schloss Dyck trip to Germany I had to top up twice. Also the oil pressure used to drop alarmingly when the oil level dropped, then was strong again on refill. In October I took off the heads with the engine in place. This revea...
by pushrod
Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Tiger50 Monte Run - spares list
Replies: 3
Views: 6099

The journey down will provide opportunities to get spares from the back-up vehicle or one of the 40 odd Tigers in the "convoy".

Perhaps the more important spares to carry is for the return journey and to try and combine a set of spares within the group your travelling with.

Lou
by pushrod
Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: TIGER 50
Replies: 43
Views: 74785

As I have to travel a bit further than many I asked that my mileage be increased to 6000, only to be told that 5K is the maximum allowed.

Guess I'll be doing the Stelvio in reverse!
by pushrod
Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: TIGER 50
Replies: 43
Views: 74785

The Travelodge at Ashford Kent also has reduced prices for those wishing to stay close to the Eurotunnel prior to the Tiger 50 Monte trip on Friday 29th Sept. Some of us have already booked - see you in the pub!

Lou
by pushrod
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: 260 - larger capacity sump
Replies: 1
Views: 4565

260 - larger capacity sump

I'm looking to fit a high volume oil pump. Real Steel state that a high volume oil pump may require the use of a higher capacity sump and windage tray. (I've got a heavy duty drive shaft). Any comments in relation to a 260 engined Tiger? Does the standard 5qt sump work, if not what larger capacity s...
by pushrod
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: bellhousing
Replies: 1
Views: 4538

Anyone in the UK selling them?

Lou.