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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Checking
The level of the oil in the engine sump is indicated by the dipstick (1) dn the
Fig. 1 right-hand side of the engine
.
Maintain the level between the 'MAX'
(3~
and
'MIN' (2) marks on the dipstick and never allow it to fall below the 'MIN' mark.
The oil level should always be checked before a long journey.
The filler cap (4) is on the rear end of the rocker cover.
Draining
To drain the engine oil, remove the drain plug (5) located on the left-hand side
Fig.
1 at the rear of the sump. This operation should be carried out while the engine
is warm.
Clean the drain plug, and refit.
Filling
Fill the engine with the correct quantity of recommended oil. Run the engine
Fig.
J
for a short while then allow it to stand for a few minutes before checking the
level with the dipstick.
DRIVE BELT
Fan
Tension. When
correctly
tensioned, a total deflection of
i
in (19 mm)
under
Fig.3
moderate hand
pressure,
should be possible at the midway point (1) of the
<,
longest belt run between the pulleys.
Adjusting. To adjust the belt tension, slacken the
securing
nut
and
??It
(2) and
adjusting link bolts (3), and move the alternator to the required po
sition.
Apply
any leverage necessary to the alternator end bracket (4) only and not to
any oth
er
part; to avoid damaging the drive-end bracket the lever should
preferably
be
of ~ood. Tighten the bolts and re-check the belt tension. DO
~OT
OVER-
TIGHTEN as this will impose an excess loading on the drive
beanngs.
Oil fi Iter The oil filter is a disposable cartridge type and is located on the left-hand side
Fig.
2 of the engine.
To renew the
filter,
disconnect the hose (1) from the air pump, unscrew the
cartridge
(2) from the cylinder block. If the adaptor (3) remains attached to the
cartridge,
unscrew the adaptor from the cartridge and screw it into the cylinder
block. Discard the cartridge.
NOTE: If difficulty in unscrewing the cartridge is experienced, consult your
authorized Austin MG Dealer.
Wipe the engine joint
face
(4) clean and smear with oil. Smear
the,
new seal (5)
with oil and fit it into the groove in the new cartridge. Screw the cartridge to the
adaptor, using hand force only. Connect the hose to the air pump.
Refill the engine with the correct quantity of a recommended oil, start the engine
and check for oil leakage.
Fig.
1
Fig. 2
Fig.
3
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