GENERAL
INFORMATION-continued
JACKING THE CAR
When
jacking
the
front
wheels
the
jack pad should be located in
the
hollow
on
the
under
side
of
the
outer
end
of
the
lower
wishbone
to
avoid
the
possibility of
the
jack sllpping.
In
the
case
of
the
rear
wheels
the
most
convenient
place is
under
the
springs
close
to
the
axle as
shown
in
the
accompanying 1llustration.
When
jacking
the
front
wheels th e jack
should be engaged with
the
hollow
of the lower wishbone pan as shown.
W
hen used at the
rear
the
jack is best
engaged with
the
rear
spring as
dose
to
the
axle as posslble.
12
WARMING
UP THE
ENGINE
As
soon
as
the
engine
has
started,
return
the
mixture
control
to
its half-way position. Do
not
race
the
engine
while
It is cold,
but
let
It
run
at
a fast
tick-aver-approximately
1,000
r.p.m.,
corresponding
to
15 rn.p.h. (24
km.p.h.)
In
top
gear-until
it has
warmed
to
allow
the
oil
to
circulate
properly.
Return
the
mixture
control
to
the
completely"
Off"
position as soon as
possible
without
causlng
the
engine
to
spl
utter.
Blanking off
the
radiator
will assist in
warming
the
engine
in cold
weather.
but
never
run
the
car
with
the
radiator
completely
masked.
CHASSIS
AND
ENGINE
NUMBERS
When
in
communication
with
the
Company
or
your
Dealer,
always
quote
the
type
of
model
and
the
chassis and
engine
numbers.
The
registration
number
is of no assistance and is
not
required.
Write
your
name and
address
legibly.
Model.
This Is
stamped
on
the
identification plate which is
secured
to
the
left-hand side
of
the
dash panel
beneath
the
bonnet.
Chassis
Number.
For
convenience
this
is also
stamped
on
the
identification plate as
well
as
on
the
chassis and shouId be
<!
uoted
with
its prefix.
Engine
Number.
Every
engine
carries
a
number
stamped
ana
disc which is
secured
to
the
flywheel housing. This
number
is also
duplicated
on
the
identification plate.
Note.-On
later
models the model
symbols
and chassis numberare
incorporated
in a single
panel
on the identlficatfon plate.
M.G. Midget (Series
"TO
").
Issue 2 (E) 8/52
Wishvilles Classic
Automobile Library
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