MG Magnette KA Instruction Manual page 44

Illustration No.
25
shows the water and exhaust ports after the manifolds have
been removed and the copper and asbestos washers which are fitted between them
and the cylinder head. I f ever the manifolds are removed, the washers should be
inspected and cleaned, as well as threads on the studs by which t h e manifolds are
refitted. The nuts holding the manifolds t o the studs should be gradually tightened
so as t o get a uniform pressure and prevent any possible chance o f leakage through
distortion.
Illustration No.
25
also shows the valve operating parts after the cover has
been removed.
The valve cover i s held in position by six nuts which should be tightened up
evenly so that a good joint between the cover and the cork washer fitted on t o p
o f the cylinder head i s formed. I t will be noticed that t h e t w o bosses on the t o p
of the valve cover are slotted, so as t o form breathers.
Illustration 25.-View o f t h e overhead valve mechanism as seen after removal o f t h e cover.
This is held i n position by six nuts, and these should be tightened equally t o make t h e cover
tit
evenly o n t h e c o r k washer. The slots i n t h e valve cover can be seen acting as crankcase breathers.
It is possible t o see h o w t h e exhaust pipes and water o u t l e t pipe are attached t o t h e engine and t h e
t y p e of washers employed.
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