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    Series II with all new factory engine, carb, etc etc. finally runs smoothly after not having been alive since 1992!!!
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    Original Brake Disc Series II needed

    Thanks a lot to all of you! I already got the discs straightened on a lathe. Much cheaper, fantastic result and still enough meat on the bone!
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    Original Brake Disc Series II needed

    Is “shortening” the solution? I.e. Are all other specs the same between S1-II and S3-SV, like bolt pattern, offset, hub diameter etc?
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    Original Brake Disc Series II needed

    Thanks for the reply! So there is no existing set of identical disk brakes which is also being used on a Triumph, MG, Austin etc.?
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    Original Brake Disc Series II needed

    Hello, Who can tell me which brake discs I need, for my 1962 SII. The discs are very rusty and I am curious which other car brand is using the exact same rotor discs. I did find original ones for 600$ each, which is ridiculous for a Sunbeam :-( and all Sunbeam specialists just offer S3-5&T...
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    Oil pump

    Dear all, I am facing the same problem! What should I do with my new 5 bearing engine, with 11 gear oil pump (adjusted the length to fit under series 2 dizzy/tacho) and probably 12 gear camshaft ( as dizzy rotor ends one hour further with every full turn.
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    wrong pinion / camshaft teeth combi

    Hi, I have a similar problem on my series 2: -I used a brand new 5 bearing engine (with oil dip stick in block), but not sure if 1725 or 1592cc. -Placed a new camshaft. -Put new pinion on oil pump. -When starting the engine (100 times almost and changing almost everything) it didn't...
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    1592 Oil Pump needed

    Hi, I have a similar problem on my series 2: -I used a brand new 5 bearing engine (with oil dip stick in block), but not sure if 1725 or 1592cc. -Placed a new camshaft. -Put new pinion on oil pump. -When starting the engine (100 times almost and changing almost everything) it didn't...
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    Engine drain tab: Which adapter size??

    Thanks! Much appreciated!
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    Engine drain tab: Which adapter size??

    Hello Tom, Thanks for being so helpful, but could you also tell me what diameter/size the engine hole has? Even the parts manual doesn't show the size (like 1/2 inch) I am aware of the BSP thread as it is an English car. Thanks
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    Engine drain tab: Which adapter size??

    Hi, I don't have the adapter which mounts the drain tab to the engine (to remove cooling water from engine). Can someone tell me what size & thread the adapter has on each side? I have the drain tab, so I could ask it in a shop, but what size goes into the engine (hole under the inlet...
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    Series II Parts

    Hi Daniel, I am looking for the following S2 parts: 2 small dashboard ends (rubber/metal screwed to dashboard, touching the doors) 2 softtop cantrails clips 1 original choke cable 3 original exhaust mounts (not the later C-shape type) 2 plastic side handles for seat back adjuster (S3...
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    S2 Parts for sale

    Hi, I am looking for following s2 parts: 2 small dashboard ends (rubber/metal screwed to dashboard, touching the doors) 2 softtop cantrails clips 1 original choke cable 3 original exhaust mounts (not the later C-shape type) 2 plastic side handles for seat back adjuster (S3 type) 2 pins...
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    Parting Series III GT

    Hi Paul, What's your PM? Or I will post the needed items here: 2 small dashboard ends (rubber/metal screwed to S2 dashboard, touching the doors) 2 softtop cantrails clips S2 1 original choke cable 3 original exhaust mounts (not the later C-shape type) 2 plastic side handles for seat...
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    Parts needed for S2

    Dear all, I am urgently looking for the following parts: 2 small dashboard ends (rubber/metal screwed to dashboard, touching the doors) 2 softtop cantrails clips 1 original choke cable 3 original exhaust mounts (not the later C-shape type, as I can't fit them to the body) 2 rubber handles for...
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