Austin-Healey Sprite Mark III Driver's Handbook Manual page 5

FOREWORD
I N producing this book the object has been to confine the content s to infer-
. mation essenti al to th e proper runn ing and operation of the vehicle. Never-
theless, the operator will find all the guidance necessar y to ma int ain the vehicle in
first-class condition and ensure trouble-free ser vice. Every vehicle leaving the
Facto ry is cap able of giving absolute satisfact ion if the maintenance instructions
detailed in the following pages are carefully carried out . Remember th at an
authorized Distributor/Dealer is better equipp ed to provide ro utine an d repair
service th an any other operator ; he is at your service an d should be consulted
if you encounter trouble. When emergency work has been undertaken by other
than a franchise holder the vehicle should be submitted to an authorized
Distributor/Dealer for checkin g.
All
Warranty wor k mu st be carried out by an authorized D istribu tor/Dealer.
When communicating with your Distr ibutor/Dealer always quote the car and
engine numbers; the registration number is of no use and is not required.
For those wanting inform ati on of a more detailed and technical na ture th an is
cont ained in this Handbook a Work shop Manu al is avai la ble at a reasona ble
price from you r Distributor/D ealer.
IDENTIF ICATIO
Car number. Stam ped on a plate secured to the left-hand inner wheel arch,
unde r the bonn et.
Engine number. Sta mped on a plate secured to the right -hand side of the
cylinder block.
Gearbo x number. Stamped on the left-hand side of the gearbo x cas ing.
Rear axle number. Stamped on the front of the left-h and rear axle tube near
the spring seating.
Ignition key number. To reduce the possibility of theft ignition switches on
later cars are not marked with a n umbe r. Owners are advised to make a note of
the number stamped on their ignit ion key in case of future loss.
NOTE.- References to right- or left-hand in this Ha ndbook are made when
viewing the car from the rear.
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