MAl
NTENANCE
ATTENTION-continued
Clean
and
examine
the
gaps of
the
sparking plug points and make
sure
that
they
are
not
too
wide;
they
should be ·020 in.
to
-022in. (,50 mm.
to
-56 mrn.),
Change
wheels
round
to
regularise
tyre
wear.
Every
6.000
miles
(10000
km.)
: Remove filters from
carburetters
and
petrol
pump. clean
and replace. (See Section B.)
Grease
the
revolution
indicator
drive
gearbox.
Ref. D (page P.2).
Replace
external
oil filter on early models with a new one. On
later
models (from Engine
No. 14224) fit
new
filter element.
Clean and re-oll
air
cleaner
(Home).
Drain
gearbox
and
rear
axle. Refill with fresh oil.
Remove
front
wheel covers and give
one
stroke
of
grease gun. filled with grease
to
Ref. C
(page P.2),
to
hub nipple (early models). Remove grease-retaining cap and replenish with
grease
to
Ref. C
(later
models).
Check valve
tappet
clearance.
Tighten
door
hinge and
stri
ker plate flxlng screws and spri ng
seat
bolts.
Check
wheel alignment.
Every
12,000 mi
les
(20000
km.):
R.emovesu mp. Clean
sump
and Internal oil filter, replace
and refill
with
fresh oil.
Examine fluid level in
front
and
rear
dampers, clean and replenish with Glrllng
or
Armstrong
piston-type fluid if necessary. (See Section L.I.)
Replace sparkIng plugs with
new
ones. Check dynamo and
starter
brushes.
Adjust clutch pedal clearance. (See Section E.I.)
Lubricate
steering
rack and pinion
to
R.ef.
B (page P.l). Drain and flush
out
radiator.
Check steering and suspension moving parts for wear.
FROST
PRECAUTIONS
16
If
the
car
is
not
stored
In a
warmed
building, steps must be
taken
to
prevent
the
cooilng
water
from freezing during frosty
weather.
Water
upon freezing expands. with
the
result
that
t
here
Is a very co nslderabIe risk of bu rsti ng eithe r
the
rad I
ator
or
the
cylInde r block by
the
pressure
generated.
As a precautionary measure.
the
water
shouldbe
drawn from
the
radiator
before
the
car
is
stored
for
the
night. or,
better
still, an anti-freezing solution may be used.
We
recommend
the
use of
Smiths"
Bluecol,"
Shell"
Snowfla.ke "
or
Filtrate"
Nevafreze ..
non-corrosive antl-freeze In
order
to
protect
the
cooling system.
The
recommended
quantltles of anti-freeze for different
degrees
of frost resistance are
:-
Down
to
Down
to
7"F.
(--HOC.)
O°F.
(-18°C.)
Series"
TD"
Quantity
2tpints (1'4 Iitres)
Quantity
31
pints (2 Iitres)
Series ..
TF"
Qu
antity It pints ('85 litre)
Quantity
2 pints (1,14 litres)
Where
temperatures
below 0
0
F.
or
_18°
C. are likely
to
be
encountered,
a solution
of
at
least 25
per
cent. of anti-freeze
must
be used to
ensure
imnwnlty from
trouble.
Consult
your
local Dealer on this
matter.
First decide
what
deg ree
offrost
protection
is req uired befo re adding ant i-freeze to rad iator.
Make
sure
that
the
cooling system is
water-tight
and examine all joints. replacing any
defective
rubber
hose With a
new
one.
Before
introducing
anti-freeze
mixture
to
the
radiator
it is advisable
to
clean
out
the
cooling
system
thoroughly
by draining
out
the
water
and swilling
out
the
water
passages with a hose
inserted in
the
rad
later
filler, keeping
the
drain
tap
open.
Avoid excessive topping up,
otherwise
there
Is a risk of losing valuable anti-freeze
due
to
ex-
pansion of
the
solution. Only
top
up
when
coolIng system is at its normal running
temperature.
Generally speaking, and-freeze is
not
Injurious
to
cellulose paint, provided it Is wiped off In
reasonable
time.
It must not,
however.
be allowed
to
remain 6n
the
paintwork.
M.G, MIdget. Issue 6 (H & E)
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