MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 24

MAINTENANCE ATTENTION
500 miles (800 km.) free service
During the early life of the car, soon after it bas completed 500 miles (800 km.), you are entitled to have it inspected
free of charge by the M.G. Dealer from whom you purchased
it,
or, if this should not be convenient, by any other M.G.
Dealer by arrangement. This attention given during the critical period in the life of the car makes all the difference to its
subsequent life and performance.
This service includes:
I. Engine
Tighten cylinder head and manifold nuts to
recommended pressures.
Check tightness of camshaft bearing cap nuts to
recommended pressures.
Check valve clearances, and reset if necessary.
Tighten fan belt if necessary.
Check all water connections, and tighten clips if
necessary.
Examine and clean carburetters, and reset slow-
running adjustment if necessary.
2.
Ignition
Examine sparking plugs and distributor points,
and adjust if necessary.
Check working of automatic ignition control and,
if necessary, reset ignition timing.
3. Clutch
Check clutch pedal for free movement, and bleed
if necessary.
Check fluid level in master cylinder, and top up if
necessary.
4. Steering
Check front wheel alignment and steering con-
nections; adjust
if
necessary.
5. Brakes
Check braking system functionally, and bleed
lines if necessary.
Check fluid level in master cylinder, and top up
if necessary.
6. Hydraulic dampers
Inspect hydraulic dampers for leaks.
Examine oil levels, and top up if necessary.
Check mounting bolts for tightness.
7. Body
Check doors for ease in opening and closing. If
necessary, lightly smear all dovetails and striking
plates with a suitable lubricant.
8. Electrical
Check electrical system functionally.
Examine battery and top up to correct level with
distilled water. Clean and tighten terminals.
9. General
Check tightness of universal joint nuts, spring
clips, and wing (fender) bolts.
10. Lubrication
Drain oil from engine, gearbox, and rear axle, and
refill.
Oil and grease all points of car.
11. Wheels and tyres
Test tyres for correct pressure.
Check tightness of wheel nuts.
Regular servicing, as proved by presentation of completed voucher counterfoils, could well enhance the value of
your vehicle in the eyes of a prospective purchaser.
ALL MATERIALS CHARGEABLE TO THE CUSTOMER
Daily. Inspect oil level in crankcase. Top up if necessary.
See that the radiator is full of water.
Weekly. Test tyre pressures. (See 'GENERAL DATA'.)
1,000 miles (1600 km.) service
l.
Engine
Top up carburetter piston dashpots.
Lubricate carburetter controls.
Top up radiator header tank.
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2. Clutch
Check level of flUid in the hydraulic clutch master
cylinder.
3.
Brakes
Make visual inspection of brake lines and pipes.
Check level of fluid in hydraulic brake master
cylinder.
4. Hydraulic dampers
Examine all hydraulic dampers for leaks.
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