MG Midget J1 1933 Instruction Manual page 14

Figure
3
is a rear end view of the chassis and shows the back axle attached
to the springs by long
"
U
"
bolts and a spacer, the mounting of the shock
absorbers, the rear cover to the back axle with its filler cap, antl the cradle for
the battery. T h e rear cross member has extensions o n either side in which
the rear end of the rear springs are located.
9
PETROL PIPES
Figure
3.-R(.:rr
vie*\\,
( I T chasqis with Ixlltrari(,s rrmovc.~l from c r a d l ~ , b \ ~ o w i n g position
of
shock :~l)sc~rhr.rs antl prlrol f w d pipr~.; cm ~ h r
J
I
ch;~ssis (+-s(.;~lr'r :rnd Snlonrttv).
Illustration
No.
4 shows the location of the Petrol Tank in relation to
the pipe lines o n the 4-Seater and Salonette Models, hut in point of fact o n
these Models the P,etrol Tank is actually supported in the Body.
Figure
4.-Sectitrn:~l view of petrc~l t a n k , showing main : ~ n d rc.crvl,
f w ~ l pip(,.;, leaving on(. gallon for rcst2rvc
o n
the J
I
ch:~ssis.
Figure 4 . A shows the Petrol Tank o n the 2-Seater Model having a capacity
of 12 gallons, lenving
3
gallons f o r reserve. T h e Petrol T a p is at the top of
the Tank in a position which is easily accessible f r o m the driver's seat, and
is suitably marked to indicate the desired position of the Lever.
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