Sunbeam Alpine V series - Seasonal Maintenance Checks; Spring Maintenance; Autumn Maintenance

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Foreword3
Index4
General Data4
Facia Panel and Controls-R.H.D. Models6
Facia Panel and Controls-I.H.D. Models6
Instrument Panel, Controls and Fittings7
Switches7
Direction Indicators7
Instruments8
Water Temperature Gauge8
Hand Controls8
Use of Gears8
Foot Controls9
Bonnet Lock9
Seat9
Footwell Ventilation9
Locks and Keys10
Driving Mirror10
Windscreen Washers10
Baggage, Spare Wheel and Tool Compartment10
Lifting Jack11
Road Wheels11
To Remove and Refit (Pressed Steel Type, Wire Type)11
Starting Engine When Cold12
Starting Engine When Partly Warm12
Starting Engine When Not12
"Running-In" the New Car12
Service Vouchers13
Engine Oil13
Upper Cylinder Lubricant13
Recommended Lubricants13
Cooling System14
To Drain14
To Refill14
Radiator Drain Tap and Cylinder Block Drain Tap14
Frost Precautions15
Anti-Freeze B.S. 3151 or B.S.3152 Recommendations15
Valve Rocker Adjustment15
Engine Ignition Timing16
Fuel System16
Air Cleaners and Silencers (Dry Element Type)16
To Remove and Refit Filter Element16
Stromberg 150 C.D. Carburettors17
Adjustments17
Carburettor Dampers17
Inlet (Intake) Manifold Drain Pipe (if Fitted)-To Clean17
Fuel Pump18
Cleaning18
Fuel Shortage at Carburettor18
Oil Filter18
Crankcase Ventilation Regulator19
Frame Trap19
Breather Filter19
Steering Box19
Engine20
To Check Oil Level, or Drain and Refill20
Lubrication Chart20
Key to Lubrication Chart21
Gearbox22
Gear Shift Mechanism22
Floor Change Lubrication Points22
Draining the Overdrive23
Adjustment of Overdrive Controls23
Rear Axle23
Brakes23
Check Fluid Level in Master Cylinder Supply Tank24
Brake Adjustments24
Front and Rear Brakes24
Handbrake-To Adjust24
Bleeding the Hydraulic System25
Hydraulic Pipe Connections25
Brake Servo Unit Air Filter25
Types25
Clutch26
Front Hubs26
Alternator26
Lamps26
To Renew Light Units or Headlamp Bulbs27
Headlamp Details27
Headlamps-To Adjust Alignment27
Side (Fender) Lamp Details28
Instrument Panel Illumination and Warning Lamps28
Fuse Unit28
Battery28
Distributor29
Shaft and Cam Bearing-To Lubricate29
Coachwork29
Body Protection29
Chromium Plating30
Door Locks and Hinges, Bonnet (Hood) Lock and Hinges, Etc.-To Lubricate30
Upholstery (All Cars) and Roof Lining (G.T. Cars)30
Hardtop30
Periodical Attention31
Every 250 Miles (400 Km) or Weekly (Whichever Is Sooner)31
Every 6,000 Miles (9,600 Km)31
Every 12,000 Miles (19,200 Km) Carry out 6,000 Miles (9,600) Service Plus the Following31
Spring32
Autumn32
Heating and Ventilating System32
Two Speed Blower32
Hood (Top) Operating Instructions33
To Lower33
To Raise35
Schedule of Free Service37
After Completing First 500 Miles (800 Km)37
Touring Abroad38
Rootes Concessionaire Companies and Regional Offices38

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