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MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual

MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual (265 pages)

Brand: MG | Category: Engine | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

3
- Table of Contents
  5
General Information

12
- Part Name Alternatives
  23
Maintenance Attention

28
Section a the Engine

36
- General Description
  36
- Lubrication System
  36
- Draining the Sump
  36
- Oil Pressure
  37
- Oil Pressure Relief Valve
  37
- Water Pump
  37
- Carburetters
  37
- Inlet Manifold
  38
- Header Tank
  39
- Thermostat Housing
  39
- Exhaust Manifolds
  39
- Camshaft Driving Sprockets
  39
- (Transverse Section) the M.G. Series MGA (Twin Cam) ENGINE
  41
- Camshafts
  41
- Camshaft Bearings
  42
- Cylinder Head
  42
- Decarbonizing
  43
- Valves
  43
- Valve Guides
  43
- Valves and Seatings
  44
- Tappet Clearances
  45
- Valve Timing-Checking and Adjusting
  46
- Timing Chain-Adjusting
  50
- Timing Chain Cover
  51
- Timing Chain
  52
- Engine Front Plate
  53
- Power Unit
  53
- Sump and Oil Pump Strainer
  54
- Main and Big-End Bearings
  54
- Pistons and Connecting Rods
  55
- Piston Rings
  56
- Half-Speed Shaft
  57
- Distributor Drive Gear
  57
- Oil Pump
  58
- Flywheel
  58
- Crankshaft
  59
- Camshaft Locking Tool
  59
- Flywheel Starter Rings
  59
- Connecting Rod Assemblies
  59
- Modified Engine Mounting
  60
- Modified Half-Speed Shaft and Oil Pump Driving Spindle
  61
- Modified Pistons and Rings
  61
- Modified Crankcase Breather Pipe
  61
- Modified Tappets
  61
- Modified Timing Cover Gasket
  61
- Alternative Pistons
  61
- Service Tools
  62
Section B the Ignition System

68
- Description
  68
- Locating the Cause of Uneven Firing
  68
- Testing the Low-Tension Circuit
  68
- Locating a Low-Tension Circuit Fault
  69
- High-Tension Cables
  70
- Contact Breaker
  70
- Removing and Replacing the Distributor
  71
- Static Ignition Timing
  71
- Dismantling the Distributor
  74
- Capacitor
  74
- Reassembling the Distributor
  74
- Coil
  75
- Sparking Plugs
  75
- New-Type Distributor
  77
- Checking Distributor Drive Shaft Backlash
  77
- Checking the Ignition Timing
  79
- New-Type Distributor
  79
Section C the Cooling System

80
Section D the Fuel System

91
- Key to the Carburetter Components
  92
- Removing the Fuel Tank
  93
- Removing the Fuel Pump
  93
- Construction of the Fuel Pump
  93
- Action of the Fuel Pump
  94
- Dismantling and Reassembling the Fuel Pump
  94
- Resetting the Diaphragm for Contact Breaker "Throw-Over
  97
- D7. Tracing Fuel Pump Troubles
  99
- Fuel Pump Maintenance
  100
- Carburetters
  100
- Carburetter Adjustments
  101
- Removing and Replacing the Carburetters
  104
- Centering the Jet
  105
- Sources of Carburetter Trouble
  105
- Air Cleaners
  107
- Modified Carburetter Damper Assemblies
  107
Section E the Clutch

108
- General Description
  109
- Adjustment
  110
- Master Cylinder
  111
- Slave Cylinder
  112
- Bleeding the Clutch System
  113
- Removing the Clutch
  113
- Dismantling the Clutch
  114
- Assembling the Clutch
  115
- Adjusting the Release Levers
  115
- Refitting the Clutch
  116
- Servicing the Clutch
  116
- Service Tools
  120
Section F

121
- The Gearbox
  
  121
- General Description
  124
- Removing the Gearbox
  124
- Dismantling the Gearbox
  124
- Dismantling the Third Motion Shaft
  125
- Assembling the Third Moton Shaft
  125
- Layshaft Gear
  125
- Assembling the First Motion Shaft
  126
- Assembling the Rear Extension
  126
- Assembling the Gearbox
  126
- Renewing the Gearbox Extension Oil Seal
  127
- Refitting the Gearbox
  127
- Service Tools
  128
Section G the Propeller Shaft

131
- General Description
  131
- Lubricating the Universal Joints
  131
- Testing for Wear
  131
- Removing the Propeller Shaft
  132
- Dismantling the Propeller Shaft
  132
- To Examine and Check for Wear
  134
- Reassembling the Shaft
  134
- Replacing the Propeller Shaft
  134
- Modified Propeller Shaft
  135
Section H the Rear Axle

136
- Key to the Rear Axle Components
  137
- General Description
  138
- Lubrication
  138
- Removing and Replacing a Hub Extension and Axle Shaft
  139
- Removing and Replacing a Hub
  139
- Renewing the Bevel Pinion Oil Seal
  140
- Removing the Differential Pinions
  140
- Replacing the Differential Pinions
  141
- Dismantling the Crown Wheel and Pinion
  141
- Assembling and Setting the Crown Wheel and Pinion
  142
- Removing and Refitting the Axle
  151
- Service Tools
  154
Section J the Steering Gear

158
- Key the Steering Gear
  159
- General Description
  160
- Maintenance
  160
- Removing and Replacing the Steering Wheel
  160
- Removing the Steering Column
  161
- Removing the Steering Column Bushes
  161
- Removing the Steering Column Universal Joint
  161
- Dismantling the Universal Joint
  161
- Removing and Replacing the Steering Gearbox
  162
- Dismantling the Steering Gearbox
  162
- Reassembling the Steering Gear
  163
- Steering Column Alignment
  164
- Checking and Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment
  165
- Fitting an Adjustable Steering Column
  166
- Service Tools
  166
Section K the Front Suspension

167
- Key to the Front Suspension Components
  168
- General Description
  168
- Removing the Front Suspension
  169
- Dismantling the Swivel Pins
  170
- Examining Parts for Wear
  170
- Reassembling the Swivel Pins
  171
- Replacing the Front Suspension
  172
- Removing and Dismantling a Front Hub
  173
- Reassembling and Replacing a Front Hub
  173
- Adjusting the Front Hub Bearings
  173
- Removing and Replacing the Front Coil Spring
  174
- Fitting New Rubber Bushes
  175
- Anti-Roll Bar Assembly
  176
- Fitting the Anti-Roll Bar
  176
- Service Tools
  177
- The Anti-Roll Bar Equipment Components
  178
Section L the Hydraulic Dampers

179
- Maintenance
  179
- Topping up
  179
- Removing and Replacing Rear Dampers
  179
- Removing a Front Damper
  180
- Testing the Dampers
  180
Section M the Braking System

181
- General Description
  181
- Brake Units
  181
- Master Cylinder
  181
- Maintenance
  182
- Adjusting the Brake Pedal
  182
- PRIMING and BLEEDING the BRAKE SYSTEM (Expelling Air)
  183
- Removing the Master Cylinder
  183
- Dismantling the Master Cylinder
  184
- Assembling the Master Cylinder
  184
- Replacing the Master Cylinder
  185
- Removing a Brake Unit
  185
- Dismantling a Brake Unit
  186
- Assembling a Brake Unit
  187
- Replacing a Brake Unit
  188
- Removing the Friction Pads
  188
- Replacing the Friction Pads
  188
- Relining the Hand Brake
  189
- Adjusting the Hand Brake
  189
- Removing the Hand Brake Cable
  190
- Removing a Brake Disc
  190
- Replacing a Brake Disc
  190
- Flexible Hoses
  191
- Service Tool
  192
Section N. Electrical Equipment

193
- General Description
  193
- Battery Maintenance
  193
- Dynamo
  195
- Removing and Replacing the Dynamo
  196
- Dismantling the Dynamo
  196
- Servicing the Dynamo
  196
- The Starter
  199
- Removing and Replacing the Starter
  199
- Servicing the Starter
  199
- The Control Box
  201
- Fuses
  204
- The Electric Horn
  204
- Flashing Direction Indicators
  204
- The Windshield Wiper
  205
- The Headlamps
  207
- The Light Units
  207
- Removing the Light Units
  207
- Setting the Headlamps
  207
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  208
- Replacing the Light Units
  209
- The Tail-Lamps and Stop-Lights
  209
- Cleaning the Lamps
  209
- The Sidelamps
  209
- The Number-Plate Illumination
  209
- The Panel and Warning Lights
  210
- Wiring Diagram
  211
- Key to Wiring Colours
  213
- Replacement Bulbs
  213
- Fitting a Fog Lamp
  214
- Location and Remedy of Faults
  214
- Charging Circuit
  215
- Starter Motor
  215
- Lighting Circuits
  216
- Windowless Yoke Dynamo
  216
- Modified Control Box
  216
- Headlamp Beam Setting
  217
- Dry-Charged Batteries
  217
- Modified European Light Unit
  218
Section Nn (Mga 1600)

219
- Key to Wiring Diagram (R.h.D., and L.h.D.)
  221
- Cable Colour Code
  221
- Nn.1 Front Pilot and Flashing Indicator Lamps
  222
- Nn.2 Rear Flashing Indicator Lamps
  222
- Nn.3 Replacement Bulbs
  222
- Nn.4 Headlamps
  223
- Nn.5 Lucas C4011 Dynamo
  223
- Nn.6 Dismantling a C40/1 Dynamo
  223
- Nn.7 Servicing a C40/1 Dynamo
  225
- Nn.8 Modified Rb106/2 Control Box
  225
- NN.9 Mk. II SEALED-BEAM HEADLAMPS
  226
Section O the Wheels, Tyres, and Jacking

227
- General
  227
- Tyre Maintenance
  227
- Jacking up the Car
  228
- Removing and Replacing Road Wheels
  228
- Valves
  229
- Tyre Removal
  229
- The Importance of Balance
  230
- Fitting Tyres and Tubes
  230
Section P Lubrication

234
- Daily Service
  235
- 1,000 MILES (1600 Km.) SERVICE
  235
- 3,000 MILES (4800 Km.) SERVICE
  237
- 6,000 MILES (9600 Km.) SERVICE
  239
- 12,000 MILES (19200 Km.) SERVICE
  243
Section R the Chassis

245
- General Description
  245
- Frame Repairs
  245
- Investigation of Damaged Chassis
  246
- A Twisted Frame
  246
- Diagonal Frame Check
  248
Section S the Body

249
- Removing a Door Lock
  249
- Removing the Windshield
  249
- Removing the Front Bumper
  249
- Removing the Rear Bumper
  250
- Removing the Hood
  250
- Removing a Rear Wing
  250
- Removing a Front Wing
  250
- Removing the Body
  251
- Fitting the Optional Heating and Demisting Equipment
  252
- Cold Air Ventilation Equipment
  255
- Maintenance of Bodywork and Upholstery
  258
- Reglazing the Windshield
  258
- Removing the Windshield (Coupé)
  259
- Removing and Replacing the Rear Light
  260
- Removing a Door Lock or Window Regulator (Coupé)
  261
- Removing the Head Liner (Coupé)
  262
- Modified Wheel Arches
  262
- Modified Bodies
  262
Lubrication Chart

263
- Key to Lubrication Chart
  264

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MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual

MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual (206 pages)

MGA series

Brand: MG | Category: Automobile | Size: 24 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- General Data
  6
- Fuel System
  9
- Clutch
  9
- Gearbox
  10
- Lubrication
  29
- Chassis
  40
- Body
  87
Section 0

178
- General
  179
- Removing and Replacing Road Wheels
  179
- Section no
  179
- The Wheels, Tyres and Jacking
  179
- Tyre Maintenance
  179
- Tyre Removal
  180
- Valves
  180
- Section no
  182
- Mga
  198

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