GENERAL UPKEEP-Lubrication
It is advisable to have the oil level checked during this period, and especially
after the first 1,000 miles, and replenish if necessary to level with the bottom
of the threads in the filler orifice. Should a top-up be necessary, investigate
the cause of
oil
loss. The filler plug is accessible from underneath the
car,
being fitted to the rear axle cover (see arrow A Fig.
8).
Clean away mud
before unscrewing the filler plug to avoid grit
falling
into the axle.
BRAKE
AND
CLUTCH OPERATION
It is important that the filler cap on the combined hydraulic fluid reservoir,
integral with the master cylinders (see arrow BI or B2 Fig.
3,
page ll),
should be removed every 6,000 miles (10,000
km.),
the fluid level checked and
topped up
if
necessary. The reservoir should be filled to within one inch
(2.5
cm.) of the top, and never less than half
full
(see page 51 or 52 for the
correct fluid).
Later models with disc brakes have a circular reservoir which has an inner
chamber
;
this supplies the clutch operation mechanism. The correct fluid
level is to the top of this
inner chamber.
As
the cups in the master and all operating cylinders are pure rubber, it is
imperative to use only the recommended special fluid. Mineral oils would,
in
a very short time, distort and ruin them.
Clutch Shaft Bearings
The grease
gun
should be applied to the clutch shaft bearing grease nipples
(one at each side of the clutch housing) every 6,000 miles (10,000
km.).
One
shot only is sufficient. The nipples are accessible from underneath the
car.
[See arrow
(C),
Fig.
19,
page
311.
Clutch
and
Brake Pedal Bearings
The oil
can
should be applied to the various pivots, etc., of the pedal linkages,
both under the
bowet and
in
the driving compartment.
Fig,$.
Rear
axle
oil filler and handbrake compensator.
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SPORTS
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