MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 18

GENERAL INFORMATION
continued
WINDSHIELD WASHER
The washing equipment supplied as an optional fitting
is operated by pumping the knob on the instrument
panel. As the knob moves towards the panel a jet of
cleaning fluid is ejected onto the windshield from nozzles
on the scuttle.
Set the windshield wipers in motion before operating
the cleaning jets.
Fluid for the windshield is stored in an unbreakable
bottle clipped to the engine bulkhead. When refilling
with fluid lift the bottle from its clip and unscrew the cap.
FOLDING THE HOOD
Never fold the hood if it is wet or damp; wait until
it is dry.
(1) Release the hood from the pillars at the top of
the windshield by unscrewing the wing bolts.
(2) Release the rear bottom edge of the hood from
the three buttons and the turnbuckle at each
Operating the ;•,oindshield washer
side. Pull on the centre knob of each button to release them from their attachment pins.
(3) Raise the front of the hood slightly to release the tension in the canvas, and pull to the rear the bottom of the
hood where it is attached to the tonneau panel to release it from the two anchor brackets on the panel.
(4) Tip the seats forward, unfasten the sidescreen container, and turn it over onto the tonneau panel to expose
the hood stowage compartment.
(5) Leave the rear window panel suspended over the tonneau panel and collapse the hood into the stowage com-
partment, pulling the canvas clear of the hood irons and folding it forward over the front hood rail.
(6) Fold the rear window forward over the hood, pu1ling out the spare canvas at each side and folding it neatly
over the front of the window.
(7) Push the hood into the stowage compartment and turn the sidescreen container forward to cover the hood.
(8) Remove the sidescreens and stow them in the container pockets with the cranked bracket of each screen at
opposite ends and facing towards the rear.
(9) Secure the sidescreen container over the folded hood with the six buttons (three on each side).
(10) Tighten the sidescreen clamping nut on each door to prevent its possible loss.
OPTIONAL FITTINGS
The following items of equipment arc available as optional fittings:
Tonneau cover. Competition windshield assembly.
Radiator blind. Luggage carrier.
Heating and demisting equipment. Wing driving mirror.
Twin horns. Cold air ventilation kit.
Fog lamps. Ashtray.
Cigar lighter. Badge bar.
H.M.V. car radio (provision has been made Sun visors (Coupe only).
for easy installation). Adjustable telescopic steering column.
Windshield washer. Competition de-luxe seats.
Detachable hard-top. Close-ratio gearbox.
Sliding windows.
SERIAL NUMBERS
The major components of the vehicle have serial numbers and these will be found in the positions illustrated on the
opposite page. When in communication with the Company or your Dealer always quote the engine number and car
number complete with prefixes. The registration number is of no assistance and is not required. Write your name and
address clearly.
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