Sunbeam RAPIER III SERIES

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Genuine Parts5
Foreword6
Table of Contents8
General Data10
General11
Cylinder Block12
Crankshaft13
Connecting Rod14
Lubrication System15
Carburettor16
Cooling System17
Ignition System18
Clutch19
General Data20
Propeller Shaft21
Dimensions22
Brakes24
Wheels and Tyres25
Battery26
Lamp Bulbs27
Torque Loading Figures29
Starter40
Valve Guides61
Piston and Connecting Rod72
Piston Rings75
Fuel Pump89
Details of Operation89
Glass Bowl Filter90
Hand Primer90
Fuel Shortage at Carburettor90
Testing Fuel Pump When Fitted to Engine90
To Remove Fuel Pump from Engine91
To Dismantle Fuel Pump91
Inspection of Parts91
To Reassemble Fuel Pump91
To Test Fuel Pump after Assembly92
To Refit Pump to Engine93
Excessive Fuel Pump Pressure93
General Description95
Carburettor Operation95
Float Chamber95
Starting from Cold98
Slow Running99
The By-Pass Jet102
Diagnosis of Faults106
Excessive Fuel Consumption106
Insufficient Top Speed107
Bad Slow Running107
Poor Performance at Small Throttle Opening108
Poor Acceleration108
Difficult Starting from Cold108
Difficult Starting When Hot109
Adjustments109
Synchronisation of Throttles and Slow Running Adjustment109
Throttle, Fast Idle for Starting111
Accelerator Pump Stroke112
Fuel Level112
Choke Control113
Dismantling for Cleaning113
Inspection and Cleaning115
Reassembly115
Clutch Unit120
Sec. D (Clutch & Prop. Shaft). Pap121
Diaphragm Clutch131
Master Cylinder133
Master Cylinder (Rapier IV and Alpine IV)133
Slave Cylinder134
Bleeding the System136
To Remove and Refit137
To Dismantle and Reassemble137
Wsm.124137
Section E (Gearbox & Overdrive)137
Gearbox138
To Remove139
To Remove and Refit139
Rear Cover139
SELECTOR SHAFTS and FORKS to Remove and Refit139
Front Cover141
To Remove and Refit141
To Dismantle and Reassemble141
Reverse Wheel -To Remove and Refit145
Rear Bearing145
Gearbox145
To Reassemble145
Overdrive148
Working Principles148
The Hydraulic System148
Control of Overdrive149
Lubrication and Maintenance150
Diagnosis Offaults150
Adjustment of Controls151
Relief Valve154
To Remove from Gearbox155
To Refit to Gearbox155
Additional Information Adjustment of Controls164
Wsm.124166
4Th Re-Issue166
Section F (Front Suspension)166
Front Suspension166
General Description166
To Check and Adjust Front Suspension Dimensions and Settings167
Tools and Appliances167
Preparation of Vehicle168
Setting of Outer Track Rods171
Ackerman Angles (Toe-Out on Turn)-To Check172
Wheel Lock Angles-To Adjust173
Castor, Camber and Steering Axis Inclination Ancles-To Check173
Camber Ancle-To Adjust177
To Remove and Refit Unit179
To Dismantle and Reassemble Unit180
To Dismantle and Reassemble Front Hubs180
Front Shock Absorber193
Stub Axles-To Remove and Refit198
Stub Axle Lower Swivel Bearing-To Remove and Refit200
Bottom Link-To Remove and Refit200
LINK BUSHES-To Renew201
Wsm206
Section G (Rear Axle)206
Bevel Pinion Housing Oil Seal206
Hub Oil Retainers207
AXLE SHAFT-To Remove and Refit207
And211
Rear Suspension229
General229
REAR SPRING to Remove229
To Refit229
To Dismantle229
Examination234
To Rebuild234
To Check Rear Spring Camber234
Shock Absorbers235
Alpine I and235
Servicing235
Testing235
Topping up the Fluid235
Construction237
Operation239
Testing239
Alpine Ill239
Construction239
Testing240
Section J (Steering)243
STEERING COLUMN COWLING Description243
DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH Description243
Steering Gear243
To Remove and Refit244
HORN RING, COVER and MOTIF ASSEMBLY -Description244
STEERING WHEEL to Remove244
To Refit244
STEERING UNIT -Description244
Steering Wheel244
Steering Relay Lever Assembly258
To Remove and Refit259
Steering Relay Lever Bush Bearings259
Maintenance261
Brake Adjustments261
Brake Fluid Level261
Front Brakes262
Calipers-To Remove and Refit264
Splash Guards265
Discs-Run out266
To Remove and Refit266
Rear Brakes267
To Reline 10269
Handbrake Anti-Rattle Springs272
Hydraulic System272
Bleeding the System272
To Dismantle and Reassemble279
Air Filter298
Handbrake Cable306
Handbrake Compensating Lever 47306
Adjusting Handbrake 47306
Tyres and Wheels311
Wheel Alignment314
Electrical Equipment315
Section N (Elec. Equip.)317
Battery317
Maintenance320
COIL (Refer to Distributor)323
Servicing326
Servicing333
Starter Motor333
Horns351
Maintenance354
Servicing354
Windscreen Wiper354
Wiring Diagram369
Rapier375
Supply of Replacement Body Components376
Weatherstrips376
Interior Door Handles381
Quarter Light Glass383
No-Draught Ventilator383
Front Seat384
Front Seat Squab384
Doors384
Door Locks389
Heating and Ventilation402
Special Tools411

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Brand	Sunbeam
Model	RAPIER III SERIES
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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