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  1. Tim R

    Full Index of Videos on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel

    I am not sure if this is the best way to share this information, if it isn't can the admin please move it as appropriate. This is the full list of all videos on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel (as of April 2024) laid out in the same order as the original Rootes Manual and complete with links. I hope...
  2. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Engine Rebuild The Re-mix

    The Sunbeam Alpine Channel has just released a new, re-mixed video covering the total rebuild of a Rootes 1592 or 1725 engine. The last engine rebuild video was watched by more than 16,000 viewers. Since we published this video we have changed the procedures that we follow slightly and various...
  3. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Adventures in Devon (U.K.)

    This video shows some of the fun we had on four day, 630 mile trip in our Alpine. Lovely Devon countryside in the spring. Tim R
  4. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Making 'Special' Tools

    This video shows how I make various rough and ready tools that will do the job of the 'Special' Churchill tools that were originally used by Rootes. Specifically this video shows me make an alternative to the Churchill RG225. This tool lets you tighten up the cylinder head bolts on a Rootes...
  5. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: The REAL story of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the U.K. National 2023

    Not a 'How to' video, this was recorded at the 2023 U.K. Sunbeam Alpine National in Aylesford where Billy Hollis told the incredible story of the REAL Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, a story that has involved him for his entire life. Over the space of an hour this story draws you in to a tale of...
  6. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Changing the Gearbox and Overdrive Oil

    We all have to change our gearbox oils but do you do it correctly? This video details the Rootes recommended process.
  7. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Owners helping each other

    This U.K. video on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel might be of interest and bring back some memories from both the 2022 and the 2023 Nationals! It features various instances of Sunbeam Alpine owners helping each other and contains some useful tips. For example do you know how you can replace a...
  8. Tim R

    1725 Camshaft Question

    The attached diagram is the camshaft timing for a 1592cc engine. Does anyone have a similar diagram for the 1725 or the data of when the inlet and exhaust valves open and close? All I can find in WSM 145 is that the inlet should start to open at 29* BTDC. Tim R
  9. Tim R

    London to Brighton run (pre-1905 cars)

    I'm not sure if anyone on here is interested in pre-1905 cars or if this is the right place to post but if you are here is a short video taken yesterday of the cars assembling for the London to Brighton run. There are a number of American cars and owners here. Tim R
  10. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine in Classic & Sports Car

    We have had a nice article printed in Classic & Sports Car. It is the story of Alpi and how we owned her, sold her, tracked her down again, got her back and restored her. We wrote it and sent it to them in March 2020, it has only taken 3½ years for them to publish it and in that time the car...
  11. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Adventures in Norfolk U.K.

    This new video just launched on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel details the fun that seven couples had when they took their Alpines away for a five day driving holiday in Norfolk U.K. If you’ve never done anything like this before, why not get together with some like minded friends, book a few days...
  12. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Restoration Options

    Filmed at the U.K. S.A.O.C. National 2023, this video details the experiences of five Alpine owners and how they viewed the restoration of their cars. Some chose to keep the car standard or even take it to ultimate concours level, others modified the cars in various ways. If you are thinking...
  13. Tim R

    The History of Harrington Coach Builders

    This video might be of interest. It is of a presentation made by Justin Harrington at the U.K. National 2023 and details the history of Harrington coach builders and how they came to make the Harrington Alpines. Tim R
  14. Tim R

    The history of Harrington coach builders

    At 19.00BST on 20/08/23 the video of the History of Harrington Coach Builders will premiere on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel on YouTube. The video is presented by Justin Harrington and features various Harrington Alpines as well as Triumph Doves, Bugattis and all manner of other Harrington products...
  15. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: U.K. National 2023

    This video shows clips of what happened at the U.K. National 2023. In the coming weeks there will be detailed videos released covering specific presentations and events that took place. This video is an oversight of the whole weekend. Where else will you see five Harringtons, a Harrington Bus...
  16. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Differential Part Two, Driving with a 3.7 differential plus overdrive.

    If anyone is interested in how an Alpine drives with a non-standard 3.7 Differential plus overdrive we have just published the second of a two-part video on installing a replacement differential on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel on YouTube. In this video we compare how our Alpine with the 3.7...
  17. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine: Differential Part One Issues and replacement

    We have just released Part One of a new two part video showing how the guys from Arrow 5 classic car workshop removed our defective differential and replaced it with a good second hand 3.7. If you are having differential problems this might be useful as it shows how to do the job in simple...
  18. Tim R

    Sunbeam Alpine Day U.K.

    This might be of interest, it is some footage from the live broadcast that we did today for The Sunbeam Alpine Channel on YouTube from 'Sunbeam Alpine Day' at Dover Transport Museum in Kent, England.
  19. Tim R

    Squeaky Water Pump?

    Has anyone had a squeaky water pump bearing? We have a Series IV Automatic, it has been converted to negative earth and runs a two wire alternator. There is a high frequency squeaky sound coming from the very front of the engine. It could be the belt slipping slightly but it doesn't change if we...
  20. Tim R

    U.K. Sunbeam Alpine National 2023 Update.

    There is at least one person making the trip from America to the U.K. for this event this year, if anyone else fancies coming over, let us know and we will do what we can to make life easier for you. This year's National promises to be very special. The aim is for 200 Alpines to attend, as well...
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