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Rootes Group Sunbeam Alpine Series II Owner's Handbook Manual

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SUNBEAM
ALPINE
OWNER'S HANDBOOK
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A PRODUCT OF THE ROOTES GROUP

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  • Page 1 SUNBEAM ALPINE OWNER'S HANDBOOK • A PRODUCT OF THE ROOTES GROUP...
  • Page 2 SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIES II ISSUED BY SUNBEAM-TALBOT LIMITED SERVICE DEPT COVENTRY ENGLAND WORLD EXPORTERS ROOTES LIMITED PICCADILLY LONDON ENGLAND LONDON SERVICE ROOTES LIMITED LADBROKE HALL BARLBY ROAD NORTH KENSINGTON W.10 Part No. 6600806 l,sued 1961 Printed in England Ref: IB.344/2 •...
  • Page 3 FOREWORD Lubrication and Maintenance Regular lubrication and maintenance are essential for long life This handbook gives concise information on the running and and sustained performance. To simplify this, a book of service maintenance of the Sunbeam car. It should be carefully read. vouchers is supplied with all cars sold on the home market (voucher books are also avai I able for many Export markets).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PAGE .f INDEX INDEX PAGE 5 INDEX Page Handbrake A list of Rootes concessionaire companies and regional offices throughout the Hardtop world appears on page 67. Heater Hood (Top) Page 24, 60 Horn Accelerator Hubs 41, -46 Air Silencers Ignition Timing 6,53 Baggage Compartment Instruments...
  • Page 5 DATA GENERAL PAGE 6 DATA GENERAL PAGE GENERAL DATA CLUTCH series are Type IMPORTANT NOTE: Screw threads unified used this car, and Single dry plate 8" din.; spanners be used. hydraulically operated appropriate must ENGINE GEARBOX Number of cylinders Type 4 speed and reverse, syn­...
  • Page 6 PAGE 8 GENERAL DATA INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS PAGE ,--- TYRES PRESSURES ..Normal Fast driving } Front 22 lb.in2 ( 1 · 5 kg.cm2) 2 5 lb.in ( 1 · 7 kg.cm 5· 6 0 x13 Rear 23 lb.in ( 1 ·...
  • Page 7 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS PAGE 10 PAGE 11 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The positions of the various instruments, switches and controls are clearly shown in the illustrations on pages 9 and 10. COMBINED IGNITION AND STARTER SWITCH Turn the key to the right to switch on the ignition. It is ,.,, turned further to .
  • Page 8 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS PAGE 12 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS PAGE 13 DIP SWITCH (DIMMER) WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE On the floor adjacent to the clutch pedal; when depressed, This instrument is electrically operated and registers engine both head lamp beams deflect. Depress again to put the beams to temperature only when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 9: Accelerator

    PAGE 14 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS PAGE 15 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS are quoted In "General Data" at the beginning of the book. The BONNET (HOOD) To open and close maximum safe engine speed is indicated by the red sector,.represen­ Pull the release handle situated below the instrument panel ting 5,800 R.P.M.

  • Page 10: Baggage Compartment

    PAGE 17 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT PAGE 16 SEATS-LOCKS-SPECIAL ACCESSORIES BAGGAGE, SPARE WHEEL AND TOOL SEATS COMPARTMENT The front seats are readily adjustable for leg room by pushing sideways the catch located at the front. BOOT LOCK The seats will be found to slide forward or backward with ease. A slam type of lock is fitted to the boot lid;...

  • Page 11: Brakes

    STARTING HANDLE-LIFTING JACK PAGE 18 WHEELS PAGE 19 ROAD STARTING HANDLE NUMBER-PLATE CATCH Access to the starting handle aperture may be obtained by turning the slotted number-plate catch a half-turn anticlockwise Before jacking up the car it is essential always to make quite with a coin or screwdriver, and swinging the plate downwards on sure that the handbrake is securely "ON"...

  • Page 12: Choke

    PAGE 20 ROAD WHEELS STARTING PROCEDURE PAGE 21 The nuts should be partially slackened before jacking the car. When refitting a road wheel, make sure that the conical ends When a tyre is to be removed from its wheel a chalk mark of the nuts face the wheel.
  • Page 14 PAGE 24 HOOD (TOP) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (TOP) PAGE 25 HOOD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOOD (TOP) OPERATING Push hinged linkage in­ INSTRUCTIONS wards and allow front of hood to hang down. TO LOWER THE HOOD Fold side flaps fully in­ Slide seats forward, swing ward over the hood.
  • Page 15 PAGE. 26 HOOD OPE.RATING INSTRUCTIONS (TOP) TONNE.AU COVER PAGE. 27 TO RAISE THE HOOD Slide seats forward, swing occasional seat backrest forwards and open side covers Inwards. TONNEAU COVER Lift front header rail right out and fully extend hinged linkage. (Special Accessory) Secure the four fasteners at the lower edge of the wind­...
  • Page 16 PAGE 28 VENTILATION AND HEATING SYSTEM VALVE ROCKER ADJUSTMENT PAGE VENTILATION AND HEATING VALVE ROCKER ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM In order to check the rocker clearance, it is necessary to ensure that the engine is really warm, then:- Fresh air ducts from the inlet on the scuttle are fitted as standard Remove rocker cover which is secured by 4 nuts.
  • Page 17 GE.ARBOX AND OVE.RDRIVE. PAGE. 31 PAGE. 30 GE.ARBOX AND OVE.RDRIVE. GEARBOX AND OVERDRIVE Draining the Gearbox and Overdrive This should be carried out when the oil is warm. OVERDRIVE UNIT (fitted at the factory as an optional The grades of oil recommended in the Lubrication and Main­ extra) tenance Chart should be used (see end of book).
  • Page 19 FUEL SYSTEM PAGE 34 FUEL SYSTEM PAGE 35 CARBURETTORS Synchronisation of Throttles and Slow Running Adjustment. (See illustration) To obtain the best performance and fuel consumption the car- � burettor throttle stops and slow running volume control screws should be adjusted in the following manner, with the carburettors mounted in position.
  • Page 21 FUEL SYSTEM PAGE 38 OIL FILTER PAGE 39 When replacing filter cover, care must be taken to see that Fuel Shortage at Carburettors the gasket around the body of the pump is intact and that it lies If the pump should fail to deliver fuel to the carburettors the squarely on its seating.
  • Page 22 11EAR AXLE-BRAKES PAGE 41 PAGE 40 STEERING BOX REAR AXLE parts. In this way foreign matter is prevented from penetrating to the working parts to cause damage and accelerate wear. To Check Oil Level or to Drain and Refill additional precaution, a large gauze-screen filter is attached to the The level plug is situated on the right-hand side of the differential oil pump intake, its function being to prevent sediment from reaching housing and the correct level is up to the base of the level plug...
  • Page 23 BRAKES PAGE 43 PAGE BRAKES Handbrake Ensure that the air vent in the filler cap of the supply tank is not choked; blockage at this point would cause the brakes to drag. Adjustment of the rear brakes will automatically adjust the handbrake.
  • Page 24 TYRES TYRES PAGE 45 PAGE 44 If excessive tyre wear is present or if the tyres squeal when Never use fluid that has been bled from a brake system for cornering, it is advisable that the wheel camber and track should be topping up the supply tank, since this brake fluid may be to some checked and any necessary adjustments carried out.
  • Page 25 SHOCK ABSORBERS-CLUTCH-FRONT HUBS PAGE. 46 LAMPS PAGE 47 When reassembling the hub it is essential that the taper-roller SHOCK ABSORBERS bearings are adjusted to the correct running clearance, which is ·001" to ·004" (·02 to ·1 mm.). This clearance is the actual end­ float of the hub bearings, not side or radial clearance.
  • Page 27 FUSE.S SPARKING PLUGS PAGE. 50 PAGE 51 SPARKING PLUGS Number Plate Lamp-To Renew Bulb Release the glass by sliding the clip to one side. Remove the There is little to be gained by experimenting with different glass and renew the bulb. Refit the glass and secure with the clip. plugs, as the make and type specified (and the alternative Stop/Tail and Rear Flasher Bulbs-To Renew type recommended for competitions, etc.), are best suited to the...
  • Page 28 DISTRIBUTOR PAGE 52 DISTRIBUTOR PAGE 53 DISTRIBUTOR the contact breaker lever. To do this, remove the nut, insulating piece and connections from the post to which the end of the contact LUBRICATION breaker spring is anchored. The contact breaker lever may now Timing Control, Cam Bearing and Contact Breaker Pivot be removed from its pivot.
  • Page 29 GENERATOR PAGE 55 DISTRIBUTOR PAGE 4. Switch on the ignition and, applying light finger pressure on The correct timing is given under "General Data" at the the rotor in a clockwise direction, turn the distributor body beginning of this book. This figure is known as the static ignition clockwise until the bulb just lights.
  • Page 30 STARTER MOTOR PAGE 57 GENERATOR PAGE 56 24,000 miles Inspection of Commutator and Brushgear-:--every (39200 km.) Remove the generator from the engine. Inspect the commutator through the ventilator, which is the larger of the two apertures in the end cover. The commutator should be clean, free from oil and dirt, and have a polished appearance.
  • Page 31 BATTERY COACHWORK PAGE 58 PAGE 59 Remove the metal band cover. Check that the brushes move freely Distilled water should always be used for topping-up. Never in their holders by holding back the brush springs and pulling gently use a naked light when examining a battery, as the mixture of oxygen on the flexible connectors.
  • Page 32 COACHWORK PAGE 61 COACHWORK PAGE 60 The top should be washed with the same regularity as the Body Protection rest of the car body. During the summer it should be washed at least once a month with warm water and a neutral soap, and should be The underside of the body and chassis frame are treated with finished off by drying with a cloth.

  • Page 33: Frost Precautions

    PAGE 62 FROST PRECAUTIONS-SCHEDULE FREE PAGE SERVICE SCHEDULE OF FREE SERVICE FROST PRECAUTIONS GEARBOX Drain (when hot) and refill. REAR AXLE Drain (when hot) and refill. To avoid the possibility of the cooling system freezing while FRONT Check wheel camber and track. Check and examine the following:- SUSPENSION the vehicle is stationary, or while being driven in very cold weather,...

  • Page 34: Fuses

    ABROAD TOURING PAGE PAGE 64 SERVICE NOTES THE ROOTES SERVICE SIGN STORAGE Rootes Dealers display the Rootes Service sign. If you wish to store your car for a period, it is desirable to take Where you see this sign you are assured of efficient service certain precautions, otherwise damage may result.

  • Page 35: Regional Offices

    ROOTES CONCESSIONAIRE COMPANIES WIRING DIAGRAM AND REGIONAL OFFICES AUSTRALIA: Te/. No. EUROPE: Te/. No. Rootes (Australia) Ltd., Rootes (Belgique) S.A., P.O. Box 39, Shell Building, 126, Rue de Linthout, Port Melbourne, S.C.8. MJY.441 BRUSSELS, 4, Belgium. 33. 94.58 UNITED STATES Rootes Motors S.A., OF AMERICA: 6, Rond Point des Champs Elysees,...
  • Page 36 WORl{SHOP MANUALS For owners who require more detailed technical information than is contained in this handbook a comprehensive Workshop Manual is available from any Sunbeam dealer. Extensively illustrated, the Manual covers every opera­ tion necessary for servicing, adjustment or a complete overhaul.