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 === Part Numbers / Cross Reference === === Part Numbers / Cross Reference ===
  
-AE parts book showing part numbers for the Sunbeam Alpine 1725cc motor (click for full size).+{{:sunbeam:ae_catalog_sunbeam_alpine_1725.jpg?linkonly|AE parts book showing part numbers for the Sunbeam Alpine 1725cc motor}} 
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 +=== Paint Colors === 
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 +  * [[http://historicalcolorlibrary.axaltacs.com/hcl/servlet/com.dpc.hcl.search.HclSearchServlet?Operation=101&selSearchBy=Keyword&SrchFor=rootes|Dupont Historical Color Library - Rootes Motors]] 
 +    * {{:sunbeam:008542.jpg?400|}} {{:sunbeam:008543.jpg?400|}} 
  
-{{:sunbeam:ae_catalog_sunbeam_alpine_1725.jpg?direct&150|AE parts book, Sunbeam Alpine 1725cc}} 
  
 ==== Books ==== ==== Books ====
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2GpkwUx|Alpine, The Classic Sunbeam]], by Chris McGovern, 1981 +  * Sunbeam Books 
-    * This is the definitive Sunbeam Alpine book. History, technical information, lots more. Long out of print and can be hard to find, but used copies sometimes show up on Amazon or eBay. +    * [[http://amzn.to/2GpkwUx|Alpine, The Classic Sunbeam]], by Chris McGovern, 1981 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2C6jKxq|The History of the Sunbeam Alpine]], by John Willshire, 2015 +      * This is the definitive Sunbeam Alpine book. History, technical information, lots more. Long out of print and can be hard to find, but used copies sometimes show up on Amazon or eBay. 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2CtJlfH|Sunbeam Alpine: All models 1959 to 1968 (Essential Buyer's Guide)]], by Chris Barker, 2016 +    * [[http://amzn.to/2C6jKxq|The History of the Sunbeam Alpine]], by John Willshire, 2015 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2CueteO|Haynes Sunbeam & Singer 1955 to 1965 Owners Workshop Manual]], by S.F. Page, 1970? ISBN 0900550120 +    * [[http://amzn.to/2CtJlfH|Sunbeam Alpine: All models 1959 to 1968 (Essential Buyer's Guide)]], by Chris Barker, 2016 
-    * This is the Haynes book for the early cars. The Rootes Workshop Manual WSM 124 is a significantly better reference, but the Haynes book has some additional photos and provides a different perspective on most repairs. +    * [[http://amzn.to/2CueteO|Haynes Sunbeam & Singer 1955 to 1965 Owners Workshop Manual]], by S.F. Page, 1970? ISBN 0900550120 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2sB9ycl|Haynes Sunbeam Alpine and Rapier 1967 to 1974 Owners Workshop Manual]] +      * This is the Haynes book for the early cars. The Rootes Workshop Manual WSM 124 is a significantly better reference, but the Haynes book has some additional photos and provides a different perspective on most repairs. 
-    * This is the Haynes book for the Series 5 with 1725cc engine. I'd probably skip this and read WSM 145 above, instead. +    * [[http://amzn.to/2sB9ycl|Haynes Sunbeam Alpine and Rapier 1967 to 1974 Owners Workshop Manual]] 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2C5FY2w|Glenn's Sunbeam Hillman Repair and Tune-Up Guide]] - 1965 +      * This is the Haynes book for the Series 5 with 1725cc engine. I'd probably skip this and read WSM 145 above, instead. 
-    * Covers Alpine I-IV only. Lots of overlap with the WSM but some unique information (distributor profiles) and photos. +    * [[http://amzn.to/2C5FY2w|Glenn's Sunbeam Hillman Repair and Tune-Up Guide]] - 1965 
-  * [[http://amzn.to/2FeUDaz|Sunbeam Owners Handbook of Maintenance & Repair]] - 1976? +      * Covers Alpine I-IV only. Lots of overlap with the WSM but some unique information (distributor profiles) and photos. 
-    * Another manual that is mostly copied from the WSM, not very useful.+    * [[http://amzn.to/2FeUDaz|Sunbeam Owners Handbook of Maintenance & Repair]] - 1976? 
 +      * Another manual that is mostly copied from the WSM, not very useful.
   * Performance Modification   * Performance Modification
     * [[http://amzn.to/2ECXOM2|The Theory and Practice of Cylinder Head Modification]] - David Vizard, 1971     * [[http://amzn.to/2ECXOM2|The Theory and Practice of Cylinder Head Modification]] - David Vizard, 1971
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       * [[http://amzn.to/2Fg46hF|Weber Carburetors (HPBooks)]]       * [[http://amzn.to/2Fg46hF|Weber Carburetors (HPBooks)]]
       * [[http://www.aptfast.com/ShowItem/101297%20Weber%20Factory%20Tuning%20Manual.aspx|Weber Tuning Manual]] - An older copy is available here: {{ :sunbeam:webertuningmanual.pdf |}}       * [[http://www.aptfast.com/ShowItem/101297%20Weber%20Factory%20Tuning%20Manual.aspx|Weber Tuning Manual]] - An older copy is available here: {{ :sunbeam:webertuningmanual.pdf |}}
 +  * Engine Building
 +    * [[https://amzn.to/2q3LHON|Engine Builder's Handbook]] - Tom Monroe, 1996
 +    * [[http://amzn.to/2tjryIF|Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques: A Practical Guide to Precision Engine Building]] - Mike Mavrigian, 2013
  
 ==== Clubs ==== ==== Clubs ====
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     * [[http://www.saoc.demon.co.uk/|Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club Ltd. (SAOC)]]     * [[http://www.saoc.demon.co.uk/|Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club Ltd. (SAOC)]]
     * [[http://www.thearcc.co.uk/|The Association of Rootes Car Clubs (ARCC)]]     * [[http://www.thearcc.co.uk/|The Association of Rootes Car Clubs (ARCC)]]
 +    * [[https://www.rootesarchive.org/|Rootes Archive Centre Trust]] - A nonprofit group that maintains an archive of over a hundred thousand engineering drawings and other original documents related to Rootes automobiles, including the Sunbeam Alpine.
  
 ==== Events ==== ==== Events ====
-  * [[https://www.sunivi.com/|SUNI]]+  * <del>[[https://www.sunivi.com/|SUNI]]</del> - Link no longer works as of July 2020.
  
 ==== Forums and Mailing Lists ==== ==== Forums and Mailing Lists ====
   * [[http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php|SAOCA Forum]] (USA)   * [[http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php|SAOCA Forum]] (USA)
-  * [[http://www.saoc.demon.co.uk/forum/|SAOC Forum]] (UK)+  * [[https://www.sunbeamalpineowners.club/forum/|SAOC Forum]] (UK)
   * [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/|The Sunbeam Experience]]   * [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/|The Sunbeam Experience]]
     * This site also hosts an archive of the defunct [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/phorum/list.php?13|team.net Alpines mailing list]] and [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/phorum/list.php?14|Tiger List]].     * This site also hosts an archive of the defunct [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/phorum/list.php?13|team.net Alpines mailing list]] and [[http://www.sunbeamclub.com/phorum/list.php?14|Tiger List]].
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     * See also [[http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/alpines/|team.net Alpines list archive (old site)]]     * See also [[http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/alpines/|team.net Alpines list archive (old site)]]
   * [[http://autox.team.net/pipermail/tigers/|team.net Tigers Archives]]   * [[http://autox.team.net/pipermail/tigers/|team.net Tigers Archives]]
-  * [[http://www.sunbeaminvasion.com/xforum/index.php|Sunbeam Invasion Forum]] (SAOCA) 
  
 ==== Suppliers ==== ==== Suppliers ====
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         * Nisonger rebuilds Smiths, Lucas, and Jaeger gauges and senders, including the early Sunbeam series I-II fuel tank sender.         * Nisonger rebuilds Smiths, Lucas, and Jaeger gauges and senders, including the early Sunbeam series I-II fuel tank sender.
         * They rebuild speedometers and can re-calibrate the gauge to work with an overdrive unit, even if the car didn't originally have one (or if the OD is from a different series).         * They rebuild speedometers and can re-calibrate the gauge to work with an overdrive unit, even if the car didn't originally have one (or if the OD is from a different series).
-        * They also can convert the early mechanical tachometer to electronic.+        * They can also convert the early mechanical tachometer to electronic.
     * Tires     * Tires
       * [[https://www.cokertire.com|Coker Tire]]       * [[https://www.cokertire.com|Coker Tire]]
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   * Part HGGP001-WS "Gas Pump Hose Grommet" from [[http://www.restorationspecialties.com/|Restoration Specialties]] can be used in place of the upper petrol tank filler grommet (NLA) on the series I and II. The new grommet needs to be modified by cutting material away from the center so that the opening is large enough to slip it over the filler neck.   * Part HGGP001-WS "Gas Pump Hose Grommet" from [[http://www.restorationspecialties.com/|Restoration Specialties]] can be used in place of the upper petrol tank filler grommet (NLA) on the series I and II. The new grommet needs to be modified by cutting material away from the center so that the opening is large enough to slip it over the filler neck.
   * The valve spring installed heights for the inner and outer springs on the Alpine series V shown in WSM 145 are incorrect.  The valve springs for the series 5 are considerably shorter than the series 1-4 and have shorter installed heights. The correct installed heights are given in the Hillman Hunter workshop manual WSM 149.   * The valve spring installed heights for the inner and outer springs on the Alpine series V shown in WSM 145 are incorrect.  The valve springs for the series 5 are considerably shorter than the series 1-4 and have shorter installed heights. The correct installed heights are given in the Hillman Hunter workshop manual WSM 149.
 +  * There have been several reports of new rubber timing chain tensioners swelling and failing. Some vendors are claiming this is due to incompatibility of the rubber and "high mileage" motor oils. Some members of the SACOA forum are [[http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?threads/rubber-tensioner.15088/|recommending that we reuse old timing chain tensioners]] instead of replacing them.
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