The Complete Official
948 cc & 1098 cc
Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget:
1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966

Originally published in 1967, The Complete Official 948 cc & 1098 cc Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget: 1961-1966 was prepared in close cooperation with British Leyland Motors in order to provide complete, authentic maintenance and repair information. The Driver's Handbook at the beginning of this manual is similar to the handbook that was provided with every new 948 cc and 1098 cc Sprite and Midget. The Workshop Manual, making up the larger part of this book, is the official factory manual and was originally intended for use by dealer service departments. The publisher has incorporated additional factory procedures and specifications that have become available following the publication of the original factory information.

Includes:

• Official Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget Driver's Handbook
• Official Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget Workshop Manual
• Official Austin-Healey Sprite / MG Midget Special Tuning Manual

This manual contains a Special Tuning Manual that applies specifically to 948 cc and 1098 cc Sprite and Midget vehicles manufactured for the United Kingdom and North American markets, and an illustrated catalog of special tools. Including accurate and comprehensive service information for 948 cc and 1098 cc Sprite and Midget vehicles, this manual is an indispensable resource for both the professional mechanic and the 948 cc and 1098 cc Sprite and Midget enthusiast.

This manual is an accurate and comprehensive set of service information for 948 cc & 1098 cc Sprite and Midget models sold in the UK and North America.

Table of Contents

• Preface v

Part 1 Official Sprite/Midget Driver's Handbook

• General Data 3
• Controls and Instruments 3
• Heating and Ventilating 5
• Body Details 5
• Cooling System 7
• Running Instructions 7
• Ignition 8
• Electrical 8
• Wheels and Tires 12
• Carburetor Adjustments 13
• Periodical Maintenance 13
• Supplementary Tool Kit 17
• Bodywork 17
• Maintenance Summary 18
• BMC Service Factory Exchange Unit Scheme 19
• BMC Seat Belts 19
• MG Midget Mark I Supplement 19

Part 2 Official Sprite/Midget Workshop Manual

• General Data 31
• A. The Engine 43
• B. The Ignition System 75
• C. The Cooling System 83
• D. The Fuel System 87
• E. The Clutch 103
• F. The Gearbox 111
• G. The Propeller Shaft 123
• H, The Rear Axle and Rear Suspension 139
• J. The Steering Gear 141
• K. The Front Suspension 147
• L. The Hydraulic Dampers 159
• M. The Braking System 161
• N. The Electrical System 175
• O. The Wheels and Tires 203
• R. The Body 209

Part 3 Official Sprite/Midget Special Tuning Manual

• General Data 237
• Tuning Condition No. 1 239
• Tuning Condition No. 2 239
• Tuning Condition No. 3 239
• Tuning Condition No. 4 239
• Tuning Condition No. 5 240
• Additional Special Items 240
• Special Parts 241
• Special Accessories 242
• Approved Accessories 242

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