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  1. lloydel

    proportioning valve

    So if my brakes go out, I have no brake lights either. I had no idea. I thought there was probably a switch at the pedal or something. LL
  2. lloydel

    proportioning valve

    Thanks. What are the electrical wires for? Lloyd
  3. lloydel

    proportioning valve

    So, what is this? Is it original? What is it called? I don't see anything like it in in the shop manual or in the SS catalog. My mechanic cleaned it out, bled the lines, & my brakes work great now. Lloyd
  4. lloydel

    proportioning valve

    Well......
  5. lloydel

    proportioning valve

    My mechanic says my brakes are fading because the proportioning valve is failing. Not something I've heard of before. Does it make sense to you? I don't see anything like that in the Sunbeam Specialties catalog or with a forum search. Where can I find one or can I get a rebuild kit...
  6. lloydel

    Lever Arm Shocks on Series II

    As I recently learned, lever shocks originally leaked by design, so had to be refilled every 3000 miles or so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7H0hafzgm0 (Warning--Rock 'n Roll music) Rebuilt shocks, by Apple or World Wide (http://www.nosimport.com/), are redesigned with ball bearings...
  7. lloydel

    A couple suspension questions

    I had my mechanic install new Spax adjustable front shocks on my Series 1. How do I judge that they are adjusted properly? Also, he said my rear leaf springs are "weak and tired" and that he can send them out to be restored. What do you think? A quick web search distinguishes between...
  8. lloydel

    SIV Dip Switch

    can switch be fixed? I opened the forum today to ask a question about the headlight dimmer switch, and behold, it is the first topic. The switch in my Series 1 does does not switch to high. Is it possible to open and repair the switch? I don't see a replacement available at Sunbeam...
  9. lloydel

    Looseness in steering wheel

    Another photo. Am I lucky I'm not dead? Lloyd
  10. lloydel

    Looseness in steering wheel

    Here is a photo indicating where the wheel is slipping. Again, it slips about 15 degrees and then holds tight. Anyone have experience like this? Also, I don't see the screw holes that I would expect to find for a steering wheel puller. Lloyd
  11. lloydel

    Looseness in steering wheel

    I noticed when driving my Series I Alpine that the stock steering wheel now turns about 4 inches before turning begins. It then engages and works until I turn the other way and the same 4 inch free play is apparent. I took the horn ring and the cowling off to look. The large nut was tight...
  12. lloydel

    opening hood

    Thanks. Especially for the photos Ken. I'll give it a try. Lloyd
  13. lloydel

    opening hood

    I opened the hood just fine, closed it, and now it won't open. The pull handle under the dash box now feels very loose--not connected. What do I do? How do I open the hood without being able to release the catch? Can opener? Thanks, Lloyd
  14. lloydel

    cooling system leak

    What material should I get to replace the gasket under the triangular flange that holds the radiator cap onto the aluminum overflow tank.? I would like to have the material before I unbolt it. The present gasket is black and about t 3/16" thick. Thanks, Lloyd Series I
  15. lloydel

    Fuse Unit

    Thanks. Found the fuse box and replaced the fuse. Now I will know when I am overheating or running out of gas. Also turn signals work now. Lloyd
  16. lloydel

    Fuse Unit

    Where is the fuse box on a Series 1? I can't see it. My fuel and temperature gauges have stopped working. Could this be the switched circuit fuse? What else runs on that circuit? Thanks, Lloyd P.S. Haven't been here for a while. I will renew my membership.
  17. lloydel

    Wiper Motor?

    Thanks, The electrical connections have been checked. After Christmas I will try taking it apart and regreasing. If that doesn't work, will I have to find a salvaged one? Or are there reproductions available? Lloyd
  18. lloydel

    Wiper Motor?

    I knew that my wiper motor was going, but, of course, I didn't try to replace it during the (California) dry season. Now that the rains have started, the wipers have stopped. Can you tell me, is the motor for Series 1 the same as later models? Is it the same as other british cars of the...
  19. lloydel

    Strangler

    I will check for a spring. I kind of like the friction method, but maybe someone squeezed my previous one too much. It is difficult to unsqueeze. I really thought there was going to be an screw adjustment somewhere. Thanks, Lloyd
  20. lloydel

    Strangler

    I use my choke in the morning to keep the revs up until the engine warms up. Recently it has begun to gradually slide back in on its own. There must be a a way to tighten this. How do I do this? Thanks for the help.
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