MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 25

COMMUNICATING WITH THE COMPANY
For all Home trade inquiries the address is:
THE M.G. CAR COMPANY LIMITED
Abingdon, Berkshire.
Telephone: Abingdon 251-2–3–4.
Telegrams: Emgee, Abingdon.
For all Overseas inquiries the address is:
NUFFIELD EXPORTS LIMITED
Cowley, Oxford, England.
Telephone: Oxford, England, 77733.
Telex: 83133, Morex, Oxford, England.
Cables: Morex, Oxford, England.
CLAIMS UNDER WARRANTY
Claims for the replacement of material or parts under Warranty must always be submitted to the
supplying Distributor or Dealer, or, when this is not possible, to the nearest Distributor or Dealer,
informing them of the vendor's name and address.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Where optimum performance is required, fuels having an octane rating of between 99 and 101 are
suitable, and for normal touring conditions fuel having an octane rating of between 95 and 98 are
suitable. Fuels down to 90 octane rating may be used provided the contact breaker points are checked
for correct gap (.015 in.) and the ignition timing set to between 29 and 3° A.T.D.C.
Fuels below 90 octane must not be used,
RUNNING-IN SPEEDS
The treatment given to a new car will have an important bearing on its subsequent life, and engine
speeds during this early period must be limited. The following instructions should be strictly adhered
to.
During the first 500 miles (800 km.)
DO NOT exceed 45 m.p.h. (72 km.p.h.).
DO NOT operate at full throttle in any gear.
DO NOT allow the engine to labour in any gear.
CAR NUMBER IDENTIFICATION CODE
Car number identification of the MGA Twin Cam consists of two letters and one figure followed by the
chassis number.
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