Target Audience:
Austin-Healey Sprite 1963 owners, DIY mechanics, professional repair shops
Value Proposition:
Enables users to save significant money on repair bills by performing maintenance and repairs themselves.
Advantage:
Comprehensive, detailed, factory-level information, instant download, cost savings on repairs
Manual Features:
Hundreds of pages of diagrams and detailed information, step-by-step instructions, notes/cautions/warnings, detailed illustrations/drawings/photos, enlarged insets for parts identification, numbered table of contents, combined troubleshooting and electrical procedures with wiring diagrams
Covered Models:
All Austin-Healey Sprite 1963 models, engines, trims, and transmissions
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds of pages (specific count not provided, but described as 'COMPLETE and INTACT')
Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Covered Systems:
General Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Brake System, Wiring Diagram, Electrical System, Suspension, Periodic Lubrication, Steering, Cooling System, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Emission System, Heater/Air Conditioning, Engine Control System, Chassis/Body, Restraint System, Interior, Differential/Drive, Axle
Fuel System Details:
Fuel Injection / Fuel System (covers carburetor setup, fuel lines, fuel pump)
Electrical System Details:
Wiring Diagram, Electrical System (covers starter, dynamo/alternator, ignition, lights, instruments)
Included Procedures:
Diagnostic, repair, maintenance, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, reinstallation, troubleshooting, electrical service procedures
Diagrams:
Includes hundreds of pages of diagrams, detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos
Troubleshooting Approach:
Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
Depth:
Professional technical manual, detailed information for specific vehicle repair, used by professional technicians
Illustration Detail:
Enlarged inset helps to identify and examine parts in detail
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder, OHV
Displacement:
948 cc (57.9 cu in)
Bore X Stroke:
2.69 in x 2.68 in (68.3 mm x 68.0 mm)
Compression Ratio:
8.3:1 (typical)
Horsepower:
43 bhp @ 5500 rpm (advertised)
Torque:
52 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (advertised)
Fuel Delivery:
Twin SU H2 carburetors
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (lower octane recommended for original engines)
Carburetor Type:
Twin SU H2 (standard on most 948cc engines)
Ignition Type:
Distributor, Coil, Spark Plugs
Cooling Method:
Water cooled, thermostatically controlled fan
Oil Capacity:
Approximately 4.5 US quarts (4.25 liters) with filter
Engine Code:
10CG (early models), 12G (later models)
Transmission Type:
4-speed manual transaxle
Gear Ratios:
Specific ratios would be detailed in the manual (typical ratios: 1st: ~3.27, 2nd: ~2.17, 3rd: ~1.39, 4th: 1.00)
Transmission Fluid Type:
GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil (e.g., SAE 80W-90, manual to specify exact grade)
Wheelbase:
82 inches (2083 mm)
Length:
139.5 inches (3543 mm)
Width:
59 inches (1499 mm)
Height:
47.5 inches (1207 mm) (to top of windscreen frame)
Curb Weight:
Approximately 1500 - 1600 lbs (680 - 725 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 2100 lbs
Weight Distribution:
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, with a generally balanced weight distribution for its class.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 miles or 6 months, though the manual will provide specific recommendations.
Tune Up Interval:
Recommended at regular intervals, including spark plug gap, ignition timing, and carburetor adjustment, detailed in the manual.
Engine Oil Grade:
SAE 20W-50 or SAE 30 (depending on climate and engine condition, manual will specify)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze mixed with distilled water (50/50 ratio recommended)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid
Engine Oil Capacity:
4.5 US quarts (4.25 liters) with filter change (typical)
Common Wear Points:
Front suspension bushings, kingpins, steering rack wear, rear axle seals, oil leaks (especially from the crankshaft rear seal and gearbox), clutch wear, carburetor synchronization issues.
Electrical Gremlins:
Wiring harness degradation, Lucas components reliability (often called 'Prince of Darkness'), weak grounds, and connection issues are common and well-covered in the electrical section.
Grease Points:
Includes chassis lubrication points for suspension, steering, and driveshaft U-joints (if applicable). Manual will detail locations and frequency.
Manufacturer:
Donald Healey Motor Company
Sprite Development:
The Austin-Healey Sprite was designed as a small, affordable, and fun sports car. The 1963 model is part of the 'Frogeye' generation (Mark I), distinct for its integrated headlights and distinctive front-end styling.
Sprite Generations:
While this manual specifies 1963, the Sprite evolved through several marks. The 'Frogeye' (MkI) ran until 1961. The MkII, introduced in 1961 and continuing past 1963, featured a conventional grille and styling. This manual likely covers either the later MkII or is a comprehensive one for the early Sprite era. The inclusion of 'All Models/Engines/Trim/Transmissions Types' suggests broad coverage within the early Sprite lineage.
Production Period:
Mark I (AN5) produced from 1958 to 1961. The '1963' in the product name likely refers to a manual that covers the broader 'Sprite' lineage or has been updated to include later model information that might be relevant, or it's a mislabeling and should be a manual for later Sprites (e.g., Mark II, III, or IV). However, based on the product name, we'll assume it's for the early model era or a comprehensive history manual. If strictly for 1963, it would be a later Sprite model, likely Mark II (AH Sprite MkII) which started production in 1961.
Manufacturing Location:
Abingdon, England
