ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Checking
The level
of
the oil in the engine sump is indicated by the dipstick (1) dn
the
Fig. 1 right-hand side
of
the engine . Maintain the level between the
'MAX'
(3~
and
'MIN'
(2)
marks
on the dipstick
and
never allow it to fall below the
'MIN'
mark.
The oil level should always be checked before a long journey.
The filler cap (4) is on the
rear
end
of
the rocker cover.
Draining
To
drain
the engine oil, remove the
drain
plug (5) located on the left-hand side
Fig. 1 at the
rear
of the sump. This operation should be carried
out
while the engine
is warm.
Clean the
drain
plug,
and
refit.
Filling
Fill the engine with the correct
quantity
of recommended oil.
Run
the engine
Fig. J for a
short
while
then
allow it to
stand
for a few minutes before checking
the
level with the dipstick.
DRIVE
BELT
Fan Tension.
When
correctly tensioned, a total deflection of i in (19 mm) under
Fig.3
moderate
hand
pressure, should be possible at the midway point (1) of the
<, longest belt
run
between the pulleys.
Adjusting. To adjust the belt tension, slacken the securing
nut
and
??
It (2)
and
adjusting link bolts (3),
and
move the alternator to the required position.
App
ly
any leverage necessary to the alternator
end
bracket (4) only
and
not
to any other
part;
to avoid damaging the drive-end bracket the lever should preferably be
of
~ood.
Tighten the bolts
and
re-check the belt tension.
DO
~O
T
OVER-
TIGHTEN
as this will impose an excess loading on the drive
beanng
s.
Oil fi
Iter
The oil filter is a disposable cartridge type
and
is located on the left-hand side
Fig. 2 of the engine.
To renew the filter, disconnect the hose (1) from the air
pump,
unscrew
the
cartridge (2) from the cylinder block.
If
the
adaptor
(3) remains attached to the
cartridge, unscrew the
adaptor
from the cartridge
and
screw it into the cylinder
block. Discard the cartridge.
NOTE:
If difficulty in unscrewing the cartridge is experienced, consult
your
authorized Austin
MG
Dealer.
Wipe the engine
joint
face (4) clean and smear with oil. Smear the,new seal (5)
with oil
and
fit it into the groove in the new cartridge. Screw the cartridge to the
adaptor,
using hand force only. Connect the hose to the air pump.
Refill the engine with the correct quantity of a recommended oil,
start
the engine
and
check for oil leakage.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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