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Страница 1: ...97H 1S83A AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE DRIVER 8 HANDBOOK ...

Страница 2: ...s Driver s Handbook is sent out with every Austin Healey Sprite Ad d itional copies are obtainable only from your Austin Dealer and Part No 97H1583A should be quoted when ordering JULY 1958 THE AUSTIN MOTOR CO LTD L ONGBRIDGE BIRMIN G H A M BOX 41 G P O ...

Страница 3: ...driver therefore if you encounter trouble consult the Distributor or Dealer or the Service Department of Austin Motors Limited they are at your service An exchange scheme for many major items and assemblies is run by B M C Service Limited ask your Distributor or Dealer for details For those requiring information of a more detailed a nd technical nature than is c ontained in t h e Operation Manual ...

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Страница 5: ...op Reverse 4 speed synchromesh on 2nd 3rd k top Lucas 12 volt Lucas type LA12 Lucas type DM2 PH4 014 to 016 in 356 to 406 mm 5 before T D C Premimn Fuel Champion N 5 Long reach 025 in 64 mm Borg and Beck Single dry plate 6z in 15 88 cm Hydraulic 3 627 to 1 2 374 to 1 1 412 to 1 1 to 1 4 664 to 1 2 Imp pints 1 33 litres Oil capacity LUBRICATION Type Pump Pressure Normal Filter Sump capacity Filter ...

Страница 6: ...lic piston BRAKES Make Frontbrake Type Front Rear Handbrake Type Drum Diameter Lockheed Hydraulic with two leading shoes Hydraulic Pull up operating mechanically on rear wheels 7 in 17 8 cm WHEELS Type 13 x 3 50D pressed steel disc with ventilation holes TYRES Type Pressures Durilop 5 20 13 E L P Tubeless 18 lbs sq in 1 27 kg cm front 20 lbs sq in 1 41 kg cm rear JACKING SYSTEM Smith s Steady lift...

Страница 7: ...ched on and fade out when the generator starts charging the battery Failure to do so should be investigated immediately Main Beam Warning Light A red glow appears when the head lights are switched on with the two beams straight ahead The light goes out when the headlights are dipped Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicates the contents of the tank when the ignition switch is On Always ascertain that th...

Страница 8: ...o overcome pressure of spring loaded stop and then back to engage reverse gear Choke Control Pull the control out to its limit when starting the engine from cold Push in the choke control completely as soon as the engine will run evenly without its use Ignition Switch Turn the key in a clockwise direction to switch on Do not leave the switch on when the vehicle is stationary the red warning light ...

Страница 9: ...five or six seconds wait for the engine to stop rotating and then pull the starter again Should the engine not start after a reasonable number of attempts check up on possible causes Do not persist in operating the starter as a great strain is imposed on the battery by so doing As soon as the engine starts release the starter control and warm up the engine at a fairly fast idling speed Should the ...

Страница 10: ...vehicle is in gear Remember to switch on the ignition before attempting to start the engine Do not persist in pulling the starter control if the engine will not fire Release the choke control as soon as the engine will run evenly without its use Do not leave the ignition switched on when the engine is not running Never leave the vehicle in gear with the handbrake unapplied Do not engage reverse ge...

Страница 11: ...s possible afterwards Except for materials used they will perform the following operations f re eofcharge 1 Change oil in the engine gearbox and rear axle 2 Lubricate all chassis points 3 Check and lubricate all door catches hinges striking plates 4 Tighten nuts of cylinder head and valve rocker shaft brackets 5 Check valve clearances and reset if necessary 6 Tighten fan belt if necessary 7 Check ...

Страница 12: ...ve the rubber plug from the left side of the gearbox covering Remove the filler plug and fill up to the bottom of the threads This gives the correct level Tyrest Check all t y re pressures using a t yre gauge and Rear Axle Check the level and top up if necessary The filler plug is located on the rear side of the axle and also serves as an oil level indicator After topping up allow time for any sur...

Страница 13: ...cle is partly jacked up as the oil is then able to penetrate properly around the bushes Steering Connections Apply an oil gun to the nipple on each tie rod ba 1 joint Propeller Shaft Universal Joints Apply an oil gun to the uni versal joint nipple at each end of the propeller shaft If necessary move the vehicle to obtain access to the nipples Propeller Shaft Front Universal Joint Nipple Lift the f...

Страница 14: ...er points Distributor Automatic Advance Remove the distributor cap and add a few drops of engine oil through the hole in the contact breaker base through which the cam passes 8 jteelst Change over the wheels diagonally including the spare wheel in order to obtain maximum service with even wear from each tyre Shock Absorberst Ensure that there are no visible signs of leakage and that the rubber bus...

Страница 15: ...st below the filler plug threads see page 33 for recommended fiuid Carefully clear away all road dirt and grit from the vicinity of the filler plugs before removal N B Where the recommended fluid is not available the follow ing are acceptable alternatives Shell Donax A 2 Wakefields Castrolite Mobiloil Arctic Esso Hydraulic Medium Duckham s N P 20 B P Energol S A E 20 Fr ont Wheel Alignment Check t...

Страница 16: ...0 miles 9 600 km Carry out the 1 000 mile 1 600 km service Carry out th 1 000 mile 1 600 km s rvice Carry out the 3 000 mile 2 800 km service Carry out the 1 000 mile 1 600 km service with the follow ing additions Sparking Plugs Renew the sparking plugs Use only Cham pion N5 Long Reach Plugs EVERY 11 000 MILES 17 600 km EVERY 12 000 MILES 19 200 km with the instructions given on page 45 Normally t...

Страница 17: ...nd adjustment see page 52 may well be under taken when the thinner engine oil and anti freeze is introduced in preparation for winter service EVERY 24 000 MILES 38 400 km 0 I z O Ao Ãa O CI l5 HM cp Q Cl I 0 ca a 0 CI 0 v ca 0 He 8A Ao Cl CI at O 0 CC CC CI CI C NO v Cl I ao 0 OO MI pO Q Q N 4 O 0 v 0I at Cl O Ao CI Cl CI 0 0 Hot g o 0 0 aaeo H O O v 8 0 0 0 Cl QICI Ao O H at ao ca It 5O A00 cd a ...

Страница 18: ...clutch and throttle linkage joints Carburetter damper assembly reservoirs with S A E 20 oil Brake and clutch Cud reservoir level Top up if necessary Shock absorbers Check for leakage 3 000 MILES 5 000 km Engine sump Drain and refill Distributor 22 23 24 24 24 23 26 26 26 27 6 000 MILES 10 000 km I I I Oil Grease Examine K H Gearbox and rear axle Drain and refill Water pump Front hubs Shock absorbe...

Страница 19: ...herefore that oil with a low S A E number is essential if easy starting is to be obtained in cold weather whereas in hot weather a high viscosity oil is desirable in order to keep oil consumption within normal limits The use of upper cylinder lubricant is recommended at all times but most particularly during the running in period See page 33 for recommended brands Even the best oils in the engine ...

Страница 20: ...per sq in 4 2 kg cm Some pressure is lost in passing the oil through the filter element and this pressure loss will become more pronounced as the element becomes coated by foreign matter removed from the oil A balance valve is provided in the filter unit to guard against the possibility of the filter becoming completely choked and thereby preventing the oil from reaching the bearings This balance ...

Страница 21: ...nt to the extent of in 8 mm This should cause a very slight momentary increase in the engine speed without impairing the evenness of running in any way Check pump to engine mounting setscrews and fuel pipe unions for tightness Fuel pump service is available at all Austin dealers and A C service stations They are stocked with parts and fittings for any repairs and adjustments that may become necess...

Страница 22: ...ich both contacts inay be removed Examine the contacts which must be free from grease or oil lf they are burned or blackened clean them with a very fine carborundum stone or with very fine emery cloth Afterwards wipe away any trace of dirt or metal dust with a petrol moistened cloth If the contacts are badly burned they should be renewed Replacement contacts must only be fitted in pairs When refit...

Страница 23: ...it the insulator tip When refitting the plugs make sure that the copper washers are not defective in any way If they have become worn and flattened fit new ones to ensure obtaining a gastight joint Screw the plug down by hand as far as possible then use a spanner for tightening only Always use a tubular box spanner to avoid possible damage to the insulator and do not under any circumstances use a ...

Страница 24: ... it comes out clean from the drain cocks HEATING AND DEMISTING heated fresh air to the car interior at floor level and to the wind screen for demisting and defrosting A tap controlling the flow of hot water through the heater unit is fitted at the rear of the cylinder head The tap is opened by turning in an anti clockwise direction when heating is required or shut off by turning clockwise when the...

Страница 25: ...ckheed hydraulic braking system employs two leading Adjustment The brakes may require adjustment approximately Rear Brake Adjustment A indicates the position oj the rear brake shoe ad justerr WHEELS AND TYRES steel disc type with ventilation slots A spare wheel and tyre is carried in the luggage compartment Tubeless tyres are now fitted as standard equipment and they provide many advantages over t...

Страница 26: ...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 jel...

Страница 27: ... light unit in the body housing by reversing the removal procedure Headlights Remove the light unit from the body housing by Headlight Alignment The headlights must be set correctly in relation to the road and to each other Should adjustment become necessary proceed as follows Remove the front rim by unscrewing the rim securing screw see illustration and lifting oK the rim Next remove the rubber d...

Страница 28: ...easily Ignition and Head1ight Beam Warning Lights The bulbs can be unscrewed from their holders when pulled out from the back of the instrument panel Fuses The fuse unit is situated adjacent to the voltage regu lator on he right hand side of the engine bulkhead and contains two fuses and two spare IL t t removed I WIPER MOTOR o WIPI R SWITC H WD LAMP 57 WVEH OTEDI P T I I v FLASVER SWITCH I j r V ...

Страница 29: ...ameL Grease and tar splashes must be very carefully removed with a soft rag dipped in petrol will greatly assist in maintaining the high lustre finish of the pain twork When washing the vehicle start at the top and work downward using a slow fiow of water and a sponge free from grit and oil Leather off all surplus moisture Should the finish become dull after several months the use of an emulsion p...

Страница 30: ...elivery Check Propeller Shaft Radio Rear Axle Recommended Lubricants Regular Attentions Shock Absorbers Sparking Plugs Specification Steering Tyre Pressures Wheels and Tyres Wiring Diagram Page 29 26 51 30 57 26 48 56 26 40 44 12 27 43 30 45 16 36 29 39 54 56 22 28 36 57 21 27 31 47 29 10 50 34 28 38 20 24 56 23 28 33 20 35 26 29 28 31 44 6 32 50 49 55 Claims Under Warranty Claims for replacement ...

Страница 31: ...NOTES NOTES 60 ...

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Страница 33: ...W T 19731 10m 12 58 Printed in En d ...

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