Intended Users:
Professional technicians, restoration specialists, and DIY owners
Skill Level:
Suitable from routine servicing to full rebuild and restoration
Coverage:
Complete repair, maintenance, rebuild, refurbish and restore procedures for 1959-1972 models
Format Advantage:
Searchable digital PDF with superb table of contents for fast navigation
Content Depth:
Hundreds of pages of factory-level detail
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical, body, cooling, fuel systems
Page Count:
Hundreds of pages (see table of contents in download)
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Binding:
Digital (printable PDF)
Navigation:
Detailed table of contents with bookmarked sections
Engine:
Complete teardown, inspection, rebuild and reassembly of the A-Series engine
Fuel System:
Carburettor overhaul, fuel pump, tank and line service
Cooling System:
Radiator, water pump, thermostat and hose replacement
Transmission:
Gearbox removal, disassembly, rebuild and reassembly
Clutch:
Clutch removal, inspection, replacement and adjustment
Driveline:
Propshaft, universal joints and rear axle service
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, kingpins, lever-arm dampers
Steering:
Steering box or rack service, track rod ends, alignment
Brakes:
Drum and disc brake service, master cylinder, hydraulics
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, starter, generator/alternator, ignition, lighting
Body and Trim:
Panel removal, hood (top) service, weatherstrips, trim
Wheels and Tyres:
Wheel bearings, hubs, tyre fitment
Torque Specifications:
Factory torque values for fasteners throughout
Diagnostic Procedures:
Fault diagnosis charts and troubleshooting tables
Adjustments:
Valve clearances, timing, carburettor tune, brake adjustment
Technical Depth:
Step-by-step procedures with specifications down to full rebuild level
Illustrations:
Exploded views and detailed diagrams
Parts Data:
Part numbers, wear limits and interchange information where published
Fluid Capacities:
Engine oil, gearbox, rear axle and coolant capacities
Special Tools:
Special tools required listed with relevant procedures
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
BMC A-Series inline 4-cylinder petrol
1959-1961:
948 cc A-Series (Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I)
1961-1964:
1098 cc A-Series
1964-1972:
1275 cc A-Series
Configuration:
Inline 4, OHV, overhead valves pushrod
Fuel System:
SU carburettors (HS2 on small engines, HS2/HS4 on 1275)
Power Range:
Approximately 43-65 bhp depending on year and engine
Cooling:
Water-cooled, radiator with mechanical fan
Note:
1959-1972 roadsters predate modern crash-test ratings; equipment listed is factory-fitted for the era
Seat Belts:
Lap belts early, inertia-reel belts fitted on later models
Windscreen:
Laminated windscreen
Body Construction:
Monocoque body with box-section sills
Ratings:
N/A - not applicable for this model era
Audio System:
Factory-fitted radio optional; after-market fitment common
Instrumentation:
Speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature, oil pressure gauges
Electrical System:
12-volt positive earth on early cars, negative earth from late 1960s
Driver Aids:
N/A - none fitted; vehicles of this era have no electronic driver assistance
Oil Change:
Approximately every 3,000 miles or 6 months
Valve Clearance:
Check/adjust at regular service intervals per manual
Contact Breaker Points:
Inspect and set at tune-up intervals
Grease Points:
Chassis and suspension grease nipples at regular intervals
Engine Oil:
SAE 20W-50 multigrade recommended for A-Series engines
Gearbox Oil:
SAE 90 EP gear oil
Rear Axle Oil:
SAE 90 EP hypoid gear oil
Coolant:
Water with corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
Brake Fluid:
Girling-type brake fluid per period specification
Known Issues / Common Wear
Kingpins:
Front kingpin and bush wear is a common service item
Hydraulics:
Brake and clutch master/slave cylinder seals age and leak
Floor Pan:
Sill and floor rust areas need inspection on restored cars
Carburettors:
SU carburettor damper oil and needle wear require periodic attention
Manufacturer:
MG, part of the British Motor Corporation (BMC)
Related Models:
Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget shared body and mechanicals
1959-1961:
Mk I Sprite ('Frogeye'/Bugeye) with flush-headlight face
1961-1964:
Mk II Sprite with conventional headlights and 1098 cc engine
1964-1966:
Wind-up windows and 1275 cc engine introduced
1966-1972:
MG Midget Mk III continues through the covered period
Build Site:
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
