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    Sunbeam Owners in Canada

    Hello...I'm not seeing any BC Sunbeams shown here. I am in Kelowna & own 1966 SV Alpine. Car was purchased brand new from Chrysler dealership in Penticton, BC & has gone through 3 owners before I bought it, has never left BC. 3rd owner did an extensive restoration in early 90's then parked since...
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    Slave Cylinder

    Thank you Asm109, I can definitely work with that. Certainly appreciate everyone's input and helping out a rookie mechanic...Will keep you posted...All the best.
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    Slave Cylinder

    Thank you is great info ! Leads me to have couple of questions: 1. In order to ensure entire clutch system contains proper amount of fluid (2 1/8 Oz's.) throughout, what is the process to pressurize system ? 2. The hole in the mid part of reservoir, is this the maximum capacity, or, should fluid...
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    Slave Cylinder

    What is fluid capacity of SV master cylinder ? If bleeding slave clutch how much fluid would be considered maximum throughout the system...Thanks...
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    Slave Cylinder

    I'm not sure what mean by inverted ha ha the photo was taken from under the car, where you'd circled bleed screw this is where I am concentrating on correct ?
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    Slave Cylinder

    In Manual I know it does mention issues using improper fluid as erodes washers & such...I hope to begin bleed tomorrow...Wish me luck ha ha
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    Slave Cylinder

    In addition, does any of this procedure have any effect on the OD ? I'm having issues there as well, it won't disengage..If clutch gets to working properly would OD issue be remedied as well ? Thank you...
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    Slave Cylinder

    This is very welcome info, thank you so much...As far as I know there is DOT 3 SAE J1703 in main cylinder, I checked on a few sites to see if collaborated with SAE spec.702.3 as outlined in Rootes WSM & checked out. So the large black cap is on opposite side of bleed screw then.?.No need touch...
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    Slave Cylinder

    Better photo of slave...
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    Slave Cylinder

    Photos: left: underside of car - driver side - slave cylinder ? right,: clutch fluid container. Seems that the slave cylinders are everywhere on these models. Photo on left, is the black end piece the "dust cap" ? Assuming this is where I would find the bleed screw to bleed clutch...
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    Slave Cylinder

    Thank you, I'm going to check this out hopefully today..But, in order to get to bleed screw, do I need to disassemble the housing or is screw in plain sight...Thanks again..
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    Slave Cylinder

    I am looking to bleed slave cylinder, as first step, for SV Alpine ('66) as clutch not functioning. It also se like the OD won't disengage as 3rd & reverse won't click into gear..I've read threads regarding slave & many reference slave cylinder located at transmission housing, however, isn't...
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    63 Alpine for sale

    Hi Charles...Is this Alpine still available please, if so, would I be able to obtain additional information (mileage, exact year, etc...) Thank you.. Rod Shelast Kelowna, BC, Canada
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    Sunbeam Owners in Canada

    I am owner of 1966 SV Alpine which is 65-70% complete in Kelowna, BC..I am always looking for 1963 SIII Alpine as this was the first car I had bought on my own in 1974 ($500 CDN). Also owned 1965 Sunbeam Imp in 1975, have been lifelong fan of Sunbeams. There has to be other Sunbeam owners in BC...
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    series 5 gas cap & grill badge

    Thank you Randy I am only looking for clock spacer at this point....All the best...
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    series 5 gas cap & grill badge

    Thank you Randy...
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    Series V Dash Plate

    Hello...It is the silver & black plate I am needing. Appreciate your assistance...
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    Free...rims

    Are these still available ? photos would be great & can arrange pick up from your place...Thank you...
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    Series V Dash Plate

    Hello...I am looking for a "Rootes Group" plate (clock blank) that fits into dash board LHD or RHD I would think be okay. I would pay all shipping costs & have address's in Michigan & British Columbia, would like to finish off dash instrumentation. I can trade including one brand new rounded...
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    '66 Alpine parts to sell

    Hello...I would like to make you an offer on the Rootes Group clock placeholder piece. Please advise...Thank you...
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