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MG midget mark 3 User Manual

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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
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.

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MG midget mark 3 Specifications

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BrandMG
Modelmidget mark 3
CategoryAutomobile
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