AUSTIN-HEALEY. SPRITE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
N.B. The front and rear tyres, on the side nearer to the curb,
should be inflated to a pressure of 2/3 lb. per sq. in. above the
pressure in the tyres on the opposite side.
The benefit of this differential pressure will be found in easier
handling and less tyre wear, particularly in countries where roads
are winding and heavily, or only moderately, cambered.
Valve Caps: See that the valve caps are in position and that
they are in good condition; renew them if necessary. Valve caps
provide a second air seal and protect the valve mechanism from
dust, oil and road material.
Tyre Pressures:
Rim Size
13 — 3.50
Tyre Size
5.20 — 13
Rear
20 lbs./sq. in.
1.41 kg./cm'
Jacking: The jacking of the vehicle is effected by a Smith's
'Steadylift' jack which operates from two points, one under-
neath each side of the vehicle enabling either the right or left side
of the vehicle to be raised.
• Before jacking the vehicle first apply the handbrake firmly.
Ensure that the jack lug is fully enaged in the socket and that
the jack base has a firm footing on the ground; then proceed to
operate the ratchet type jack handle, in a clockwise direction
until the vehicle has been raised to the height desired.
Changing a Wheel: Before removing a wheel ascertain th'at the
vehicle is securely jacked with the handbrake firmly applied and
if on a hill it is advisable to scotch one or both of the wheels.
When replacing a wheel, tighten the nuts alternately and
progressively. Finally check the nuts for security with the wheel
on the ground.
Front
18 lbs./sq. in.
1.27 kg./cm'.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
In the event of any fault developing in the electrical equipment
the owner is advised to contact the nearest Austin dealer or Lucas
Service Depot.
Those attentions and replacements which the owner should be
able to undertake are as follows:
well smeared with petroleum jelly. Also check the security and
good electrical contact of the battery earthing clip on the engine
rear mounting plate.
Ascertain the state of charge of the battery by taking hydro-
meter readings. The specific gravity readings should be:
Fully charged ..
. . . . .. 1.2 80 to 1.300
Half charged .. . .
. . .. ( . Approx. 1.210
Discharged .. . . . .
. . .. Below 1.150
These figures are for an assumed electrolyte temperature of
60'F. (15.6'C.).
Headligjttst Each headlight consists of a combined reflector
and front glass assembly provided with a mounting flange by
means of, which it is secured in the body housing. The bulb,
which is of Lucas pre-focus type, is located accurately in the
reflector and is secured by a bayonet fixed backshell which also
provides the contpt to the bulb. The design of the bulb and
holder is such that the bulb is correctly positioned in relation to
the .reflector and no focussing is required when a replacement
Battery: Keep the battery top clean and the terminals tight and
bulb is fitted.
Jacking Position.
Headlight Rim Securing
This illustration shows the
position of the headlight rim.
securing screw 'A' under-
'' neath the bonnet.
Screw.
Make sure that thejack lug
is fully inserted in t he
socket and that the jack
base is jtrmly positioned
immediately below t h is
socket,
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