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    Sunbeam Alpine Series IV-V, Tiger Mk I-II: Modifying the sidelight/indicator unit UPDATE

    Nice one Tim albeam
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    SERIES I Restoration/Repair...

    bernd st thats a really smart looking sunbeam alpine. nice stance, clean and stylish. well done! albeam
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    Comment by 'albeam' in media 'SAOCA (32).jpg'

    wow thats a sharp looking sunbeam alpine. colour looks great! albeam
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    Sunbeam Alpine: The Great British Car Journey Museum

    hi Tim that was a wonderful spread of alpines. some really interesting colours on some of the cars! albeam
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    Break Down and Starter Issue

    Hi Tim, it is a hard to fathom this issue. i have basically the same set up as you, but with no rerouted pipes or screens/heat shields etc but i have no problems with hot starts and basically for 3 quarters of the year in sub tropical Queenland its warm to hot with big humidity. . i run the...
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    Lucas 6RA 33199 relay

    does anyone know where i could get a reproduction of the "overdrive relay" sticker? Albeam
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    Stuck Starter

    johnd i had your problem a few years back but the starter had completely jammed behind the rear gear. i could not turn my motor over. everything was jammed solid. after i dropped the exhaust off the manifold i was able (i think by sheer luck and a considerable amount of foul language ) i...
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    Fuel question.

    wtaylor, you need to use the best octane rated fuel you can get. i do not know how it works in the US but in OZ i am running pump 98 octane and even though it is expensive the car goes much happier with it. Albeam
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    New Owner

    welcome Beuford, would you be able to able to tell us the what your ID tags for your series iv gt are ? albeam
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    Sunbeam Alpine: Changing the Gearbox and Overdrive Oil

    hi Tim that second drain plug on the overdrive unit i have never been able to undo. all these years i have simply drained the main plug on the gearbox casing. is it sufficient to do the job or i am i wasting my time? plenty of oil comes out and plenty goes back in. i never knew anything about...
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    What color should I paint my Tiger?

    colour code 61 quartz blue with an azure blue interior albeam
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    Alternator replacement recommendations

    hartmandm the Lucas 15ac alternator puts out 45amps i am told. It made a world of difference to my car. Albeam
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    Sunbeam Alpine: Adventures in Norfolk U.K.

    excellent Tim! you guys have some lovely cars. albeam
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    Show off your Sunbeam

    what are fantastic looking Sunbeam ! congratultions
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    Sunbeam Alpine: Restoration Options

    hi Tim Very good, it really comes down to what you want to use your car for. mine is a 3 days a week driver. its true, the cars need to be used! Albeam
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    Sunbeam Alpine: Differential Part One Issues and replacement

    Tim, Good video, i wish my half shafts came out that easily. those guys made that differential replacement look easy. i guess they know their way around alpines. Albeam
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    Problem: Overdrive Going On and Off

    hi Whisky Whistle, i experienced your problem some years ago and i did find the answer on the Forum. if you lift your carpet over your gearbox tunnel you will have an inspection cover just in front of your gear lever. it is held down with about 4 or 6 fastners. When you lift the plate it will...
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    Spark plug questions

    Scotty, i am running NGK B5ES plugs with a lumenition system thats be going strong for 30 years. 98 octane fuel. albeam
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    Sunbeam Alpine Series III-V & Tiger: Soft Top Installation (SUPPLEMENTAL)

    hi Tim, You are spot on! when i replaced my top a couple of years ago, the trimmer wanted to argue with me about attaching it behind the B post. he eventually did it the way i wanted but all the excess material was just left hanging down. it still has creases in right hand quarter section...
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    Sunbeam Alpine: The Club Weber Carb set-up

    hi Tim, i fitted the Alpine Innovations system with the air filter located down in the left hand horn hole and i feel it is at least more then comparable to the Twin SU carburettors that were there prior. getting a smooth idle was probably the bit that took a little bit of time as i have a mild...
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