MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 25

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MAINTENANCE ATTENTION-continued
1,000 miles (1600 km.) service-continued
5. Electrical
Check battery cell specific gravity readings and
top up to correct level.
6. Lubrication
Top up engine, gearbox, and rear axle oil levels.
Lubricate all nipples (except steering rack and
pinion and water pump).
7. Wheels and tyres
Check tyre pressures.
Check wheel nuts for tightness.
2,000 miles (3200 km.) service
Carry out the 1,000 miles (1600 km.) service.
3,000 miles (4800 km.) service
1. Engine
Top up carburetter piston dashpots.
Lubricate carburetter controls.
Top up radiator header tank.
Check dynamo drive belt tension.
Clean and re-oil air cleaner elements.
2. Ignition
Check automatic igmtiOn control, lubricating
distributor drive shaft and cam and advance
mechanism.
Check distributor contact points, and adjust if
necessary.
Clean and adjust sparking plugs.
3. Clutch
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic clutch master
cylinder.
4. Brakes
Make visual inspection of brake lines and pipes.
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic brake master
cylinder.
5.
Hydraulic dampers
Examine all hydraulic dampers for leaks.
6.
Boc~v
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet lock, and operating
mechanism.
Maintenance Attention 2
7. Electrical
Check battery cell specific gravity readings and
top up to correct level.
8. Lubrication
Change engine oil.
Top up gearbox and rear axle oil levels.
Lubricate all nipples (except steering rack and
pinion and water pump).
9. Wheels and tyres
Check tyre pressures.
Change road wheels round diagonally, including
spare, to regularize tyre wear.
4,000 miles (6400 km.) service
Carry out the 1,000 miles (1600 km.) service.
5,000 miles (8000 km.) service
Carry out the 1,000 miles (1600 km.) service.
6,000 miles (9600 km.) service
1. Engine
Top up carburetter piston dashpots.
Lubricate carburctter controls.
Top up radiator header tank.
Check dynamo drive belt tension.
Lubricate water pump sparingly.
Clean and re-oil air cleaner elements.
Clean carburetter and fuel pump filters.
2. Ignition
Check automatic ignition control, lubricating
distributor drive shaft and cam and advance
mechanism.
Check distributor contact points, and adjust if
necessary.
Clean and adjust sparking plugs.
3. Clutch
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic clutch master
cylinder.
4. Brakes
Make visual inspection of brake lines and pipes.
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic brake master
cylinder.
MGA (Twin Cam). Issue 3. 27765