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SV returning after long-term storage

bohemianway

Donation Time
I need to finally get the Alpine back on the road after 10 years of storage. At that time I needed to do:
1) replace T-fitting between Strombergs
2) replace clutch slave cylinder
3) clean paint/coat inside of fuel tanks
4) rear axle hub/bearing seals

Any help on where to get the parts, watch out fors, and advice appreciated.

Thank you,
Charles
 

DanR

Diamond Level Sponsor
Mike also has a "tee" for the dual Carbs... I bought one of them for my Strombergs....
 

alpine_64

Donation Time
Parts touch base with sunbeam specialties or classic sunbeam.

Re storage... Check all hydraulic systems and flush completely... Consider rebuilding and sleeving the MC and slaves...apple hydraulics and whitepost were recommended rebuilders iirc.

Check and flush fuel lines.. Watch out fuel in carbs isnt all varnish now.

Put some oil down the spark plug holes and let settle for a day or so.
 

Tim R

Silver Level Sponsor
Charles, You will find several videos on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel on YouTube that will probably be of assistance, especially the two that cover rear hub removal which can be challenging.

Tim R
 
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