MG midget mark 3 User Manual

Cooling System
Frost Anti-freeze can remain in the cooling system for two years provided that the
precautions specific gravity of the coolant is checked periodically and anti-freeze added as
necessary. The specific gravity check should be carried out by an
author ized
Distributor or Dealer.
Only top up when the cooling system is at its normal running temperature in
order to avoid losing anti-freeze due to expansion.
After the second winter the system should be drained
and flushed. Refer to the
instructions given for draining the cooling system, then clean out the system
thoroughly by flushing water through the radiator passages using a hose inserted
in the radiator filler orifice.
Before adding the recommended anti-freeze make sure
that the cooling system
is watertight; examine all joints and renew any defective hose. '
We recommend owners to use UNIPART Frostbeat or Bluecol Anti-freeze to
protect the cooling system during frosty weather
and reduce' corrosion to the
minimum. We also approve the use of anti-freeze which conforms to specification
B.S.3151 or B.S.3152.
The correct quantities of anti-freeze for different degrees of frost protection are:
.-
Anti Commences
freeze to free ze Frozen solid Amount of anti-freeze
%
0c.
OF.
0c.
of .
Pts. US . Pts. Litres
25
-13
9
-26 •
-15
It
2
·85
33t
- 19
-2
-36
-33
2
21
1·14
50
- 36 - 33 -48 - 53
3
31
1·17
After the second winter the system should be drained
and flushed. Refer to the
instructions given for draining the cooling system, then clean out the system
thoroughly by flushing water through the radiator passages using a hose inserted
in the radiator filler orifice.
Before adding the recommended anti-freeze make sure
that the cooling system
is watertight; examine all joints and renew any defective hose. '
We recommend owners to use UNIPART Frostbeat or Bluecol Anti-freeze to
protect the cooling system during frosty weather
and reduce' corrosion to the
minimum. We also app rove the use of anti-freeze which conforms to specification
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Jacking up The jack is designed to lift one side of the car at a time. Apply the hand brake,
Fig. 1 and block the wheels on the opposite side of that being jacked, use a wood block
jammed tight against the tyre tread.
Remove the plug from the jacking socket
located on the door sill panel and .
insert the lifting arm of the jack into the socket.
Make certain that the jack lifting
arm is pushed fully into the socket and that the base of the jack is on firm ground.
The jack should lean slightly outwards at the top to allow for the radial move-
ment of the car as it is raised.
WAR
NIN G. Do not work beneath the vehicle with the lifting jack as the sole means
of support. Place suitable supp orts under the front side members or rear axle to
give adequate support and safety while working.
Jack If the jack is neglected it may be difficult to use in a roadside emergency. Examine
maintenance it occasionally, clean off accumulated dust, and lightly oil the thread to prevent
the formation of rust.
WHEELS
Preventive Owners are recommended to check wheel nuts on pressed type wheels for
maintenance tightness each week. Take care not to overtighten (torque wrench setting 44 to
46 lb. ft. (6'08 to 6·36 kg. m.).
Pressed type Slacken the four nut s securing the road wheel to the hub ; turn anti-clockwise to
Removing and loosen and clockwise to tighten. Raise the car with the jack to lift the wheel
refitting clear of the gro und and remove the nuts. Withd raw the road wheel f rom the
Fig . 3 hub. When refitting the road wheel locate the wheel on the hub , lightly tighten
the nuts (1) with the wheel nut spanner (securing nuts
(1) must be fitted with
the taper side towards the wheel), and lower the jack. Fully tighten the wheel
nuts, tightening them diagonally and progressively, at the same time avoid
over-tightening.
The wheel centre trim (2) must be removed and fitted to the wheel in use.
.Replace the
jack socket plug.
Fig. 2
WARNING. Do not work beneath the vehicle with the lifting jack as the sole means
of support. Place suitable supp orts under the fron t side members or rear axle to
give adequa te support and safety while working.
Jack If the jack is neglected it may be difficult to use in a roadside emergency . Examine
maintenance it occasionally, clean off accumulated dust, and lightly oil the thread to prevent
the formation of rust.

MG midget mark 3 Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	midget mark 3
Category	Automobile
Language	English