Target Audience:
Serious owners, DIY enthusiasts, professional mechanics seeking authentic factory data.
Differentiation:
Actual Genuine Repair Service Factory Manuals, not 3rd party, providing comprehensive, factory-level detail.
Authenticity:
Official Full Factory Service Repair Manual
Detail Level:
Hundreds of pages of detailed information, illustrations, diagrams, and specifications.
Usability:
Easy to view and print, with numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, and enlarged insets.
Cost Savings:
Enables owners to perform their own servicing and repairs, potentially saving $50-$60 per hour on shop labor.
Engine:
Engine Service / Repair, Engine Control System
Transmission:
Transmission Service / Repair
Electrical:
Wiring Diagram, Electrical System
Suspension Steering:
Suspension, Steering
Cooling Fuel:
Cooling System, Fuel Injection / Fuel System
Emissions Climate:
Emission System, Heater/Air Conditioner
Chassis Body:
Chassis / Body
Interior Restraint:
Restraint System, Interior
Drivetrain:
Differential / Drive, Axle
Fuel System Details:
Fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel tank, and carburetor tuning/overhaul.
Emission System Details:
Early emission controls if fitted, PCV systems, etc. (Manual will detail any applicable systems).
Maintenance:
General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting, Advanced Troubleshooting Guide
Repair Rebuild:
Step-by-step repair, maintenance, rebuild, refurbish, restore procedures
Engine Overhaul:
Complete engine overhaul procedures including disassembly, inspection, machining specifications, assembly, and tuning.
Transmission Rebuild:
Detailed steps for transmission disassembly, repair, and reassembly, including synchro ring replacement and gear inspection.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting for lighting, ignition, starting, charging systems with detailed wiring diagrams and component testing procedures.
Body And Chassis:
Procedures for body panel alignment, door and window mechanisms, chassis component inspection, and repair.
Suspension And Steering Service:
Service for kingpins, tie rod ends, bushings, shock absorbers, and steering rack/box adjustment and overhaul.
Depth:
Comprehensive: Fundamentals to advanced diagnostics and repair, covering what factory-trained technicians know.
Specifications Included:
Torque specifications for all fasteners, engine clearances, timing settings, valve lash adjustments, bearing clearances.
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos for all repair procedures.
Resolution:
High resolution for clear viewing and printing of diagrams and text.
Printability:
Printable without any restriction (full manual or select pages)
Binding:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Paper Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Text Search:
Searchable function for easy information retrieval
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Operating Systems:
All PC based Windows operating systems and Mac
Engine Type:
Inline-4 Cylinder OHV (Specification details specific to the 1964 model year are expected within the manual)
Displacement:
Primarily 948cc (A-series) for Midget, potentially 1098cc for Sprite depending on specific variants covered. Manual will detail specific engine codes and specifications.
Horsepower:
Approximately 40-48 hp for 948cc engines, slightly more for 1098cc versions. Manual will provide precise figures.
Torque:
Approx. 50-55 lb-ft for 948cc engines. Manual will provide precise figures.
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted (likely twin SU carburetors - specific models and jetting detailed in manual)
Ignition Type:
Distributor Ignition (details on timing, points, condenser will be in the manual)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 82 inches (This is a known specification for the era; manual will confirm precise figures and variations).
Length:
Approx. 135 inches (This is a known specification for the era; manual will confirm precise figures and variations).
Width:
Approx. 52 inches (This is a known specification for the era; manual will confirm precise figures and variations).
Height:
Approx. 48 inches (to top of windscreen). Manual will confirm precise figures.
Curb Weight:
Approx. 1500-1600 lbs (Manual will provide precise curb weights for different configurations).
Gross Vehicle Weight:
Manual will provide Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 miles or 6 months (Manual will provide specific intervals and recommendations based on operating conditions).
Tune Up Interval:
Regular tune-ups including points, condenser, spark plugs, and carburetor adjustment as needed. Manual will guide on optimal intervals.
Engine Oil:
Likely SAE 20W-50 (mineral based). Manual will specify exact API service classification and viscosity grade.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (Manual will specify and recommend fluid type for optimal performance and compatibility).
Coolant:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Manual will confirm coolant type and capacity.
Gearbox Oil:
Likely SAE 90 Hypoid gear oil. Manual will confirm specific grade and capacity for the gearbox and differential.
Grease:
Specific types of grease for chassis lubrication points will be detailed.
Common Wear Items:
Carburetor tuning, ignition points, wheel bearings, brake component wear, rust (especially in sills and wheel arches). Manual provides diagnostic and repair procedures for these.
Chassis Lubrication:
Grease nipples on suspension components, steering linkage (requires regular greasing as per manual).
Heritage:
Rooted in the long lineage of MG's sporty, affordable roadsters.
Manufacturer Group:
British Motor Corporation (BMC).
Generation:
This manual covers the early production years of the Austin-Healey Sprite (Mark I) and MG Midget (Mark I), which shared much of their underpinnings and body style.
Model Codes:
BMC ADO 13 chassis shared by both models. Specific engine codes (e.g., 948cc or 1098cc) will be detailed within the manual.
Production Period:
Sprite Mark I: 1958-1961; Midget Mark I: 1961-1964. This manual specifically targets the 1964 model year, which is the culmination of the Mark I Midget and closely aligns with later Sprite Mark I developments.
