WSM. 124
Foreword
FOREWORD
3rd
re-issue
Page 5
Every possible care is taken during the manufacture of Sunbeam cars to ensure that they leave the
factory capable of giving many miles of trouble-free motoring. Proper lubrication and maintenance
are absolutely essential if satisfactory performance is to be maintained. For details of the
factory's recommendations, reference should be made to the Owners Handbook supplied with the car.
When undertaking an_y repairs or overhaul it is essential that the unit to be worked on Is cleaned
and kept clean while the work progresses. Dirt is detrimental to the correct functioning of a vehicle
and conducive to a high rate of wear.
INDEX
The various units and systems of the vehicle are dealt with in sections which are listed on page 3,
each being distinguished by a reference letter. Each section thus referred to opens with a contents
and index page, so that any particular operation may be picked out In the shortest possible time.
GENERAL DATA
Comprehensive information regarding dimensions, tolerances and weights is given at the beginning
of the Manual.
ROOTES SPECIAL TOOLS
Certain service operations are greatly facilitated by the use of the specially designed tools manufactured
by Messrs. V. L. Churchill & Co., Great South West Road, Bedfont, Feltham, Middlesex, England.
The use of these tools Is described under the appropriate section headings.
DECENTRALIZED SERVICE
In order to provide the best possible service for Sunbeam owners, the Dealer Organisation throughout
the world forms a link between the owner and the factory. All .problems relating to the servicing of
cars are dealt with through that Organisation, Dealers having behind them the backing of the Factory
Service Department.
Owners who require advice or Information which Is not dealt with in this Workshop Manual should
direct their enquiries to their Sunbeam Dealer. In all correspondence it Is Imperative that the full
chassis number, including prefix and suffix letters Is quoted and that reference Is made to any
previous correspondence. The chassis number, Including the prefix and suffix letters, will be found
on a plate fixed to the engine side of the scuttle, and It Is also stamped on the right-hand side of the
front portion of the chassis frame. The number Is visible from under the bonnet.
The engine number will be found on the right-hand side of the cylinder block. This Information may
be required for customs purposes.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
Attention is drawn to the recommendations given in Section "A" (Cooling System). The Importance
of taking proper precautions ag11Jnst damage by frost cannot be over-emphasized.
Summary of Contents for ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES
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