Target Audience:
Owners, enthusiasts, mechanics specializing in classic British sports cars
Advantage:
Complete, genuine factory data; cost savings on labor
Accessibility:
Printable, searchable PDF format
Detail Level:
Hundreds of pages with detailed illustrations and diagrams
Engine:
Service, repair, troubleshooting, tuning
Transmission:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
Brake System:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, repair
Suspension:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
Steering:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
Cooling System:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
Fuel System:
Service, repair, troubleshooting (including fuel injection where applicable for the year)
Emission System:
Service, troubleshooting
Chassis Bodywork:
Repair, refurbishment, restoration
Interior:
Repair, refurbishment
Differential Drive Axle:
Service, repair, troubleshooting
General Maintenance:
Included
Troubleshooting:
Advanced diagnostic guide included
Repair:
Step-by-step procedures for all systems
Rebuild Refurbishment:
Covered in detail
Depth:
Factory trained technician level
Information Source:
Genuine factory repair manuals
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder, OHV
Displacement:
1098cc (1.1 Litre)
Bore X Stroke:
70.6 mm x 67.0 mm (approx.)
Compression Ratio:
8.5:1 (typical)
Horsepower:
55-60 bhp (approx. at 5800-6000 rpm)
Torque:
64-68 lb-ft (approx. at 3000-3500 rpm)
Carburetion:
Twin SU HS2 (1.5 inch) carburetors
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating as per original specification; 91-95 RON recommended for modern use)
Type:
Four-speed manual synchromesh
Overdrive:
Not typically offered as standard for this model year
Gear Ratios:
Specific ratios detailed in manual (e.g., 1st: 3.65, 2nd: 2.23, 3rd: 1.37, 4th: 1.00)
Oil Change:
Every 3,000 miles or 6 months
Grease Points:
Periodic lubrication required for chassis components (refer to manual for specific intervals)
Engine Oil:
API SF/CD (or equivalent), SAE 20W-50 recommended (verify with manual for specific ambient temperature)
Coolant:
50/50 mix of Ethylene Glycol antifreeze and distilled water
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid (ensure compatibility with seals)
Transmission Fluid:
GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90 (or equivalent manual transmission fluid)
Differential Fluid:
GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90 (or equivalent)
Common Problems:
Carburetor tuning, oil leaks (especially from the rear crankshaft seal), weak rear springs, electrical gremlins, rust (particularly in sills and wheel arches).
Ignition Timing:
Specific timing values and dwell angle detailed in manual (e.g., 4-6 degrees Before Top Dead Center at idle, 34 degrees BTDC total advance)
Spark Plug Gap:
0.025 - 0.030 inches (0.635 - 0.762 mm)
