HANDBOOK

TR4A

IMPORTANT
IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, THE IMPOR.
TANCE OF MAINTAINING CORRECT TYRE
P R E S S U R E SC A N N O T B E O V E R E M P H A S T S E D .
P R E S S U R E SS H O U L D B E C H E C K E D A T L E A S T
E V E R Y T W O W E E K S O R 1 , 0 0 0M T L E S( 1 6 0 0K M S . )
AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN ON PAGE 58.

TRIUMPH

TR4A

OWNERS

Issued b!
STAN D ARD.TRI U MPH
COVENTRY,

SALES LTD,

ENGLAND

A member of the Leylad Motors Corporation

HANDBOOK

FOREWORD
Surress, rlre osDirution of all human pursuits. has. in the worlil of motor sport. bccomesynonymous with the
The-many loureli obtainedby T,R.'s in intprnational and locol competitionshaD?gained
nane of Triuiph.
them ait enviabie rcputotion i7 *hi"h ,urry ownir is justifably ptouil.
the T.R.AA, combines na@ deuelopments with the well prou.en rally
The newestof the Ttiumph thotoughbreds,
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welcom" owaers to on eDprb;ilening circle of enthusiasts and uish them
rcsredfeaturis ol its predicessors.
many-pledsont'houri of motoring in aililing na o honours to a name alreaily renowr.eil.
To cnsure a continuance of thc superb periormonce whieh a -T.R,4A.is capable ofgiuing. coupled with reliability
anil economy, regular core onil dttention ore neccssary. Au essennal inJormalton ancl thP pcrtods allpr unr.n
attention is" recokmended., are cotutained, in the following pages, Owners ate aih;ised to read them carefully
and note particularly the ad'aiceon lubrication'
New.parts or accessories,when needed,,arc obtainable only through authofiseil Triumph dealers, u;ho in
ad,ilition to being trained n girn expert adnice and attentiin, are also equipped to utuilertahe repairs and
ooerhauls which are bevonil the scope of most owners,

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CONTENTS
Pate

Pate
Instrumentsand Indicatols

ElectricalSystem ..

Switchesand Controls

soft Top

..

40

,.

46

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Heating and Ventilation

l0

Surrey Top

48

Locks and Keys ..

ll

Care of Bodywork

5l

Ddving Reconmendations

l3

RecommendedLubricants

52

Routine SeNicing

l5

GeneralSpecification

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54

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29

Road SpeedData..

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5'l

Road Wheelsand Tyres ..

3l

Tyre Pressures

58

Running Adjustments

33

Index

63

CoolingSystem ..

..

IMPORTANT
In all communicationsrelating to
Service or Spares please quote the Commission
Numbr (Chassis Number),
and Paint and Trim Numbrs

I-OCATION

OF CO]IIDtrSSION

AAID LINIT ]\{IMBERS

Commission,Paint and Trim Numbers-On ScuttlePanel. (May

be seen by lifting the bonnet.)
EngineNumber-On L.H. side of Cylinder Block.
Gearbox Number-On L.H. side of housing.
Rear AxIe Number-On face of HyPoid Housing Flange.

INSTRUMENTSAND INDICATORS

Fig. 1 (above)

Fig. 2 (below)

l, Fresh Air Vcnt Controls.

2. Tum SignalControl.
3. Tachometer.
4. Turn SignalIndicator.
5. Ignition Waming Light.
6, Hon Button.
7. Speedometer.
8. Lighting switch.
9. Water TemperatureGauge.
10. Oil PressureGauge.
I l. Fuel Gauge.
12. Ash Tray.
13, Arruneter.
14. Facia Locker.
15, FreshAir Vent Control.
16. HeadlampDipper Switch.
17. Clutch Pedal.
18. Brake Pedal.
19. AcceleratorPedal.
20. PanelRheostatSwitch.
21, WindscreenWasherControl.
22, WindscreenWiper Switch.
23. Heat Control.
24. Gear Shift Lever.
25. Heater Blower Slvitch.
26. Heat Dist bution Control.
27. Ignition/StarterSwitch.
28. HandbrakeLever.
29. ScuttleVentilator Control.
30. Choke Control.

I N S T R U M E N T SA N D I N D I C A T O R S

INSTRUMENTS AND I]\DICATORS

The instruments, indicators and controls shown on Figs. I
and 2, and indicated in brackets within the text, perform the
following functions:-

Should the indicator continue to glow when the engine is running

above idling speedan electrical fault is indicated li,hich should be
traced and rectified immediately.

Tachometer (3)
The tachometer, indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute and is calibrated in divisions of 100, extending to
6,000. The speed range within the red segment is subject to
special precautions. Theseare giyen on page 14.

Spedometer(7)
The speedometerindicates the road speed of the vehicle in
miles per hour and is calibrated in divisions of 2, extendingto I 20.

Turn Sienal Indicator (4)

The green flashing indicator monitor light, glows intermittently when the direction control is operated and the ignition
is switched on. See "T\rm Signal Control" on page 9.

The fiqures within the aperture above the centre of the dial
may be fsed to record individual joumeys. Provided that the
figures are re-set to zero at the beginning. This is achieved by
pushing up and turning clockwisethe knob which extends
downwards from behind the instrument.

Flesh Air Vents (1 and 15). Refer to page 10.

The figures within the aperture below the cntre of the dial
show the total mileage of the vhicle ard may be used as a guide
for periodic lubdcation and maintenanca.

Ignition Wamiry Light (5)

The small red warning light glows when the ignition is
switched on and is extinguished when the engine is acclerated.

The High Beam indicator near the bottom of the dial glows
only when the headlamp main beamsare in use. When the diPper
switch is operated tbe indicator is extinguished.

INSTRUMENTSAND INDICATORS
Water Temperature Gauge (9)
Normal operating temperatureis reachedwhen the needle
registersin the central sector of the dial. Should the needle
reachthe highestmark, stop the engineimmediately,allow it to
cool and checkthe levelof the coolantin the radiator. Whenthe
ignition is switchedon the needlemovesslowly acrossits scale,
taking up to one minute to reacha true rcading.
Oil Pressure Gauge (10)
The oil pressurerelief valve is set to control the pressureat
65-75lb. per sq. in. at 2,000r.p.m. with normal oil temperatures.

i.e., about ?O'C. During sustainedhigh speed operation, th

resulting increasein oil temperature may cause the oil pressu
to drop. This will have no detdmentaleffectsproviding it do(
not fall below 30 lb. per sq. in.

Severeoperatingconditions,such as competitionwork, ma
causethe oil pressureto fall below30 p.s.i.,indicatingthat the o
temperatureis excessive.Under these circumstances,an o
cooler kit is recommendedto ensurethat a maximumsump o
temperatureof 125"C.is not exceeded.

Fuel Gauge(ll)
The fuel gauge indicatesthe approximate contents of tt
fuel tank. When the ignition is switchedon, the needlemov
slowly acrossits scaletaking up to one minute to reacha stea
reading which it will maintain, regardlessof vehiclemoveme
unril the ignition is switchedotr

Ammeter (13)
The ammeteris calibratedin amperesand indicatesthe ra
of battery chargeand discharge.The chargingrate is indicat
when the pointer moves to the left-hand side of "zero", an
b) movementto the right.
discharge.

SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

Fig. 4

Panel R.heostatSwitch (20)

Turn the knob clockwise to illuminate the instruments.
Futher rotation of the knob diminishes the light intensitv.
Operateonly when the lighting switch is "on".
Lighting Switch (8)
Move the column switch lever downwards to the fust Dosition
to illuminate the side,rear, numberplate and centreinstrument
panel lights. Move the lever down to the scond position to
illuminate the headlamps. See"Dipper Switch", page 8.
Witrdsqen Washer Control (21)
Use the windscreen washer cootrol in coniunction with the
windscreenwiper. Operate by pushing the conirol to spray clean

fluid on to the screenas the wiper bladesdispersthe mud. If the

washerhas remained unused for sometime, depressthe control a
few times to charge the system.
Windsqeen Wiper Switch (22)
Pull the switch knob to its first position to operate the wipers
at fast speed and to its second position to operate them at slow
speed. Push the knob fully home to switch off, when the wipers
will automatically return to the parked position at the baseof the
windscreen. The wipers can only be operated when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ignition" or auxiliary positions,
Ignition/Starter Switcb (27)
Oprated by a separatekey, the combined ignition and stalter
switch has four positions. These are: l, "Off", in which

SWITCHES AND CONTROLS

is warm. and mav not be oegssaryin walm climates. Full in

structions for its'use are given urider "starting' on page 13
^
J

I.
2.
3.
4.

OFF
IGMTION
srART
AIIXILIARY

Headlamp Dippr
Flg.5

position t}Ie key may be withdrawn ; 2. "Ignition" ; 3, Start ;

4. Auxiliary. (SeeFig. 5.)
With the key in the "Off" position (vertical),turn the key
clockwiseto switch on the ignition and auxiliary circuits.
To operate the starter motor, turn the key further clockwise
againstspring pressureand whenrhe enginefires.releasethe key.
*hich *il-t retum to the "lgnition" Position.It the enBineias
failed to start, wait until the startermotor hascometo restbefbre
retumiug the key to the "Start" Position.
To select "Auxiliary" turn the key anti-clockwise from the
vertical position. This will enable, for xamPle, thc radio to be
used witj\ the ignitioo switched off and, since the key must be
withdrawn fronithe switch to lock the vehicle, accessodescannot
continueto function.
Choke Control (30)
The choke control is used to enrich the fuel mixture for easier
startiog from cold. The control shouldnot be usedif the engine
3

Switch (16)

A foot operateddipper switch,locatedon the toe-boardto th

left of the itutctr peAai,enablesthe ddver to quickly lower bi
headlamp beams whilst maintaining full conhol of th stocrin
and othar hand controls.

When the headlamps are illuminated, seelighting switch o

page7. the main beamsmay be loweredby pressingthe dippe
iwi-tch and releasingir. To retum lo the main beam Positio
apain Dressrhe dipier switcb and releaseir. The main bea
p6sition is indjcate'd'
by a red waming liSht near the bottom (
ahe speedometerdial.

Hom Button (6)

Operate the homs by prcssing the button in the cntre of tt
steering wheel.

Overd ve Control (SPecialAccessory)

When an overdrive is fitted, the control is mounted on the si(
of the steeringcolumn cowl that housesthe turn signalcontrc
Move the lever up to engageoverdrive and down to releasei
Beforeusingthe control, seepage14

SWITCHESAND CONTROLS
Turn Signal Control (2)
The turn signallamps are controlled by a lever mounted on
the outboard side of the steeringcolumn cowl. Before making
a right-hand turn, move the lever clockwise. Move it anticloc[wise before tuming left. When either left- or right-hand
turn signal lamps are operating,a green indicator light on the
facia, flashesintermittently,
Clutch, Brake and AcceleratorPedals(17, 18 and 19)
These are conventional items which do not need further
explanation.

Gear Shift Lever (24)

AU forward gealshave synchromeshengagement.SeeFig. 6
for the gear shift positions. Reverseis engagedby moving the
gearshift leverto the right, lifting it and ther movingit rearwards.

HandbrakeLever (28)
To apply the rear wheelbrakes,pull the handbrukelever and
retain it in position by pressingthe button on top of the lever.
Releasethe handbrakeby pulling it slightly rearwardsto free the
pawl, then allow the lever to move forward to the "OFF"
position.

Seat Adiustment(Fig. 7)
seatsare adjustablefor leg reach
The driver'sand passenger's
by moving the lever at the front of each seat and sliding the
seatto the desiredposition,allowingthe leverto re-engagein the
seat backresthinges
nearestadjustmentnotch. The passenger's
forward to provide accessto the rear compartment.

Radio Controls
For operatinginstructionsseethe rudio leafletprovidedwith
the set. This is protectedagainstelectricaldamageby a 5 amp.
fusehousedin the main lead union. Seepage40-WARNING.

HEATING AND VENTILATION

IIEATING

AND Vf,NTILATION

The heateris designedto heat and distribute incoming freshair,

or if dust and exhaust fumes are being admitted, thc intake duct
may be closedand the heater used to recirculate air aheady in the
vehicle.
Fresh air is admitted to the heater duct tirough the open
scuttle ventilator, This is opened by pulling t}le ventilator
leyer rearwards and closed by pushing it forwards.
When the scuttle ventilato! is closed, air is drawn in tbrough
the open facia vents and recirculated by the heater unit, The
facia vents are opened by turning the handwheel, at the side of
each vent, forward.
When the scuttle ventilator is open, cool fresh air is blown
out of the open facia vents and may be directed up or down, or
may be cut-off by adjusting the handwhel. There is no provision
for heatine the air blown from the facia vents.

Fig. E

10

The degreeof heat given out by the heater unit is controlle

by the left-hand control on the heater conhol panel. Pull th
control fully out for maximum heat, or push it fully in for colc
Intermediate positions give varying degees of heat,
The blower switch on the ccntre of the panel controls
motor-driyen fan which stimulates the flow of fresh air fror
outside when the vehicle is stationarv. and boosts the air cftculs
tioo when the vehicle is moving. The blower is operated b
pulling the control to switch on, and pushing it to switch of
The distribution of warmed air is effected by the right-han
control. Pulling the contuol fully out directs air to the intedc
of the vehicle. With the control pushed to the half way positior
air is direted to the screen for demisting or defrosting. Inter
mediate positions direct ak to the screenand interior in varyin
proportions. With the control pushed fully home the system j
inoDerative.

LOCKS AND KEYS

LOCKS AND KEYS

Locks and Keys
Two setsof keysare provided. Onekey is usedfor operating
the ignition switchand door locks, and the other for locking the
facia locker and luggagecompartment. The spareset of keys
is housedinside the rear lamp at the passengerside. You are
advisedto record the key number for future reference,so that
in the event of loss,replacementkeys may be obtainedwithout
diffculty.

LuggageCompartment(Fig. 1l)
To open the luggagecompartment lid, turn the unlocked
to a vertical position and raise the lid
handlecounter-clockwise
to its limit beforeengagingthe stay in the slot Provided.
To closethe lid, raiseit slighdy to releasethe stay which can
then be engagedin its rubber retainer on the boot lid suPPort
assembly, Lower the lid and turn the handle, which may be
lockedby turning the key a half turn counter-clockwise.

Facia Locker (Fig. 9)

The facia cubby box may be unlocked by turning the key a
quarter turn clockwiseand opened by depressingthe locking
barrel and pulling on the lipped plate.

Fuel Filler Cap (Fig. 10)

The fuet fitler cap, located forward of the luggage locker lid,
is openedby depressinga small lever at the side of the cap.
Pressthe caDto close.

Fic. l l
ll

LOCKS AND KEYS

Door Ircks
Either door may be locked from inside or outsidc irrespective
of which door was last used as an exit, The mechanismautomatically prevents the inside handle being set in the locked
position whilst the door is open. This eliminatesthe possibility
of being locked out of the car in the event of the key being
inadvertentlyleft inside.
Interior Locking
To lock the door it must be closedfust. Only then will the
mechanismpemit the insidehandleto be moved forwards. The
handlewill automaticallyretum to the normal position as soon
as it is released.
IMPORTANT.

Do not attempt to force the handle into the

locked position whilst the door is.open.

Exterior Locking
When leaving the car, move the door handle forward and
leavethe vehicleby the other door, which may then be lockedby
using the key as follows :Inse the key in the lock and turn it approximatelya quarter
tum towards the shut-face. The key will automatically retum
to rhe horizontal position from wheie it may be wirhdriwn,
when the dools are locked, pressurg on the outside push
buttons, which may be fully depressed,cannot force or damage
the lock,
l2

To UDlock
Re-enterfrom either door by inserting the key in the lo(
and tuming it approximately a quarter tum away from tl
shut-face.The key will again automaticallyreturn to the hor
zontal position to enableit to be removed.

Lubrication
It will be beneficial,particularly during freezingweather,l
fuifoduce a few droDs of thin machine oil into the latch slot ar
the lock key slots ai intervatsof not more than once a mont

IMPORTANT. Urder no circumstancesshould grease I

applied to the lock cylindersor keys.
Bomet Release
To open the bonnet pull
the contuol situated below
the right-hand side of tlle
facia. The bonnet will rise
sufficiendy to enable the
fingers to be inseded under
the rear edgeto raise it to a
near vertical position, where
it will be supported by a
stay. Disengage the stay
from its recessbefore closing the bonnet.
Fie. 12

DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS

DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
Running-in
The importanceof correctrunning-in cannot be too strongly
emphasized,
for during the f,Ist 500milesof motoring, the working surfacesof a new engine are bedding down.
Du ng this period the valve seatsstabilise,causingin some
instances,slight distortion and preventingproper seatingof a
valve. Avoid possibledamageresultingfrom such a condition,
by having the compressionpressurescheckedearly in the life
of the engineafter "running-in" is completed. If the pressures
are unequal,valvegrinding is recommended.
Further attentionto the valvesshouldnot then be requiredfor
a considerablemileage,or until the pressureshaveagain become
unequal.
Whilst no specific speeds are recommendedduring the
running-in period, avoid placing heavy loads upon the engine,
such as using full throttle at low speedsor when the engineis
cold. Running-in should be progressiveand no harm will result
from the enginebeing allowedto "rev." fairly fast providedthat
it is thoroughly warm and not pulling hard. Always selecta
lower gear if necessaryto relievethe engJneof load.
Full power should not be used until at least 500 miles have
been coveredand even then, it should be used only for short
periodsat a time. Theseperiodscan be extendedas the engine
becomesmore responsive.After 1,000milesrunning, the engine
can be consideredas fully run-in.

Starting the Engine from Cold

Check,and if necessarytop up, the radiator water level and
the engineoil level. If the car hasnot beenusedfor severaldays
and fuel has evaporatedfrom the carburettors,refill them by
operalingtheprimingleveron thefuelpump. Theslightresistance
ciuseswEenthe floaichambersare fu .
Apply the handbrake and ensurethat the gear lever is in
"Neutral". Pull the choke control out to its stop and tum the
key to the "ignition" position. The ignition waming light should
then glow and the fuel gaugeshould registerthe contentsof the
fuel tank.
From the "ignition" position, tum the key clockwiseagainst
springpressurero operatethe slartermotor. lmmediatel)lhe
the key. whichwill rerurnto the "igniiion'
eigini hres.release
position. Should the enginefail to start at the first attempt,do
not re-operatethe starterswitchuntil the startermotor hascome
to test.
As soon as it starts,push the choke to the "half-in" position
and warm the engineat a fairly fast idling speedof approximately
1,500r.p.m. This will causethe ignition waming light to be
extinguished,thus indicatingthat the generatoris charging. The
oil gaugeshould indicate the pressureof oil circulating. lf the
gaugeremainsat zero,stop the engineimmediatelyand establish
the cause. Failure to do so may result in seriousdamageto the
eDgroe.

DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cylinderwearis minimizedifthe engineis warmedup quickly
by driving away as soon as oil is circulating after stading the
engine. Do not race the engineto speedup the processbut, if
possible,maintain a speedof approximately25 m.p.h. until the
chokecan be pushedfully in. In warm climates,useof the choke
may be unnecessary.Avoid the use of full throttle during the
warmiog-up period. A themostat incorporatedin the cooling
systemenablesthe engineto be warmed up quickly from cold.
Starting with the Engine Warm or Hot
When re-startinga hot engine,depressthe acceleratorpedal
to about one-thirdofits travel beforeoperatingthe starterswitch.
The chokeconrrolshouldnot be used.
RecornmetrdedSpeed Limits
Avoid over-rewing,particularlyin the iowergears.The driver
is advisednot to drive the car continuouslyatenginespeedsabove
5,000r.p.m. in any gear. However,whilst acceleratingthrough
the gearsit is permissibleto attain 5,500r.p.m. for short periods,
thesespeedsbeingindicatedby the beginningand the end of the
red segmenton the tachometer.
When an overdrive is fitted, do not changefrom overdrive
to normal 3rd or 2nd gearsat enginespeedexceding
4,500r.p.m.,
otherwisedamagemay result from "over-rewing".
OverdriveUnit (when fitted)
Ao overdriveunit senesasa convenientmethodofproviding,
at wili, a numericalllloweroverallgear ratio ro redice enginl
speedand wear, and to efect fuel economy,
t4

The Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit incorpora

an epicyclic gear train which is engaged,to give overdr
condition, by a cone clutch moving under the influenceof t
hydraulic pressuregenemtedby a small piston pump. Wh
pressureis released,via a control valve, the clutch is return
and held in direct drive by compression springs, A ur
directional roller clutch enablesthe change into, or out (
overdriveto be made when transmittingfull power, without lc
of road speed.

The hydraulic control valve is linked to an electro-magn

solenoidwhich is operated,via a relay, by a two-positionswit
mountedon the stee ng column.

Greatestbenefit will accruefrom judicious use of the ov

drive, the governingfactor being that the vehiclecontinues
run easily without sign of engine labouring, combined wj
the ninimum amount of throttle openingnecessaryto mainte
this condition.
minimum engagement
Suggested
speedsare:Top gear
40 m.p.h.
Third gear
30m.p.h.

Do not change from overdrive to normal drive at eng

speedsin excessof 4,400r.p.m.

The above disengagement

speedcorrespondsapproximat
to peak revs. in norrnal gears. Disengagementof the O/D
a speed higher than that stated may cause damage fr(
"over-revving".

ROUTINE SERVICING

ROUTINE SERYICING
This section describesthe lubrication and servicinq requirementswhich are neaessary
to maintaintbe vehiclein g6od order
and ensure trouble-free motodng. All points desc bed should
receive attention at the prescdbed intervals,
Engrne
When a new car is delivered,the engine sump contains a
specialrunning-in oil which should be retaineduntil the completion of 1,000miles. Although the level may not reach the
high mark on the dipstick,the quantity of oil is sufficientfor the
running-in pedod. Provided the level is maintained between
the low and high marks on the dipstick, during this period,
topping-up is unnecessary.
At the "Free Seryice",the running-in oil is drained and the
sump replenishedto the leyel of the high mark on the dipstick,
with one of the approvedoils recommendedon pages52 and 53.
Gearbox. OYerdriYeand Rear Axle
Rear axles,gearboxesand overdriveunits fitted to new cars
are filled with a special oil, formulated to give all necessary
protection to new gears. This oil should not be drained but may
be topped up with any of the approved oils listedon pages52
and 53 againstthe appropriateuDit.

Lubrication
When carrying out the following maintenaDce work, the
importance of using only high grade lubdcants is yitallv
important and canrot be over emphasised
These lubricants have mainta,ined a high standard of
quality over many years and are recommended only
after extensivetests in collaboration with the oil companies
concemed. In count es where theseoils are unobtainable,use
similar high grade oils having the same characteristics,
PreYentiveMaintenance
To ensure continued emciencyand prolonged vehicle life,
voucherschem,producedby Standard-Triumph
the maintenance
engineers,ofers a carefullvdesignedplan of lubrication requirementsand adjustmentchecksat predeterminedperiods.
Operatedby all Standard-Triumphdealerc,and specifically
recommendedto ownerswishingto obtain the greatestpleasure
from thei motoiing, the schemeinvolvesthe use of a sedesof
MaintenanceVoucherscontainedin a booklet suDDliedwith the
car. ServiceOperationsappropriatero mileageor periodsof
time are listed on pagesprecedingthe vouchers.
The spaceprovidedon the counterfoilofeach vouchershould
be filled in by the ownerand dealerto constituteproof of regular
seryicing,should this be required when making a claim under
the wananty, or when sellingthe vehicle.
IJ

ROUTINE SERVICING

FREE SERVICE OPERATIONSRadiator Level

Engine Sump
Cylinder Head
F u e lP u m p . .
CarburettoIs

..

Acceleratorcontrols,
linkage,pedal,fulcrum ..
Fan Belt
Valves
..
Manifolds ..
Oil Filter
..
Clutch PedalPivot ..
Master Cylinder
Hydraulic Pipes
Gearbox Overdrive
..
RearAxle ..
UniversalJoints
.,
Lower SteedngSwivel
..
wheel Alignment ..
Steering Unit Attachments
..
and "U" bolts ..
Tie Rods and Levers
l6

Check
Drain/refill
Check tightness
Clean filter and sedimentchamber
Top up dashpots
Adjust slow running
oil
Adjust tension
Adjust clearancs
Check tightness
Examine for leaks
Lubricate
Check; top up
Check leakage
Check level-top up
Check level-top up
Check tightness
Lubdcate
Check by condition of tyre treads
Check tightness
Checktightness

HandbrakeCableLinkage..
Hydrautic Pipes
Master Cylinder
..
PedalPivot ..
Brakes
..
HandbrakeCable ..
Battery
..
Generato! ..
..
Generatorand Starter
..
Distdbutor ..
Sparking Ptugs
..
Headlamps..
L i g h t s , H ea t e r , s c r e e n
washer, Wiper and Warn..
ing Equipment ..
..
WheelNuts,.
Tyrc Pressures
Door Strikers,Locks,Hinges
..
Body Mounting Bolts
Door Handles,Controls and
windshield

Lubricate
Check for leakage
Check/topup
Lubricate
Adjust if nocessary
Adjust if necessary
Check/top up
Lubricate reax beaing
Check charging rate
Chack fixing bolts for tightncss
Lubdcate and adjust points
Clean and reset
Check alignment/adjust

Check operation
Check tightness
Check/adjust
Check operation/oil
Check tightness
Wipe clean

ROUTINE SERVICING
PERIODICAL ATTENTION
Engrne
Prior to startingout on a long run, or every250 miles,check
the level of oil in the engine sump, fust making sure that the car
is standing on level ground. If the engine has been running,
wait a few minutesto allow the oil to drain back into the sumP.
Before checking the level, make sure that the car is standing
on levelground. The dipstick(l) may then be withdrawn,wiped
cleanand pushedfully home beforewithdrawing it for reading.
Should the level be at the lower mark on the dipstick, 4 Pints
(4 8 U.S.A.) (2 3 litres) will be required for topping up via
the cap (3).
Radiator water l,Yl
The level of water, visible through the translucentplastic
reservoirmountedforward of the radiator, shouldbe maintained
at least "half full" by adding soft water, when required, via
the screwedcap.
Shouldthe reservoirbe allowedto empty,removethe radiator
filler cap, (2) Fig. 13, completelyfill the radiator, rePlacethe
cao and fill the rlastic reseryoir.

Fig. 13

CAUTION. If the engineis hot, avoid dangerfrom scaldingby

exercisingextremecarewhenremovingthe radiator
filler cap. Tum it a half-turn and allow pressure
to be fully released before comPletely removing
me cap.

R O U T I N E S E R V I CNI G
Tyres
The maintenanceof corect tyre pressureis an important
factor governing tyre life, steeringbehaviour aod suspension.
It is, therefore,important that a checkon tyre prcssurcis made
regularly at periods not exceedingone month, and the losses,
due to diffusion, are n-ude good. Correct tyre pressuresare
given on page 58.
Adjust the pressureswhilst the tyres are cold, i.c., belore a
run. As the tyreswarm up their pressuresmay increaseas much
as 5 to 6 lbs. per sq. in. dependingupon the type of tyre and the
severity of driving.

IMPORTANT.
Never usea naked light
w h e n e x a m i ni n g t h e
battery, as the mixture
of oxygenand hydrogen
given off by the battery
can be dangerously
explosive.

CAUTION, Never bleed a warm tyr to the recommended

pressure.

Battery (Monthly)
Examinethe level of the electrolytein the cellsand, if necessary, add distilled water via the plugs (4) Fig. 13, to bring the
Ievelup to the top of the sepamto$.
The useof a LucasBattery Filler will be found helpful when
topping-up. Ensurethat the Battery Filler is 6lled with distilled
water and jnsert it into a filler plug orifice until it restsgently on
the separaton. Sufficientwater will pour into the cell to bring
the electrolyteto its corect level. Check each cell in turn.
l8

Fig. 14

Examine the battery terminals and, if necessary,clean anc

coat them with petroleumjelly. Wipe away any foreign matte
or moisture froni the top of the battery and ensure that th(
connectionsand nxingsare cleanand tight.

ROUTINE SERVICING
Brake and ClutchMaster Cylinders(Fig. 15) (Monthly)
Wipe the mastercylindercaPSclean.removethemand check
the fluid levelin the clutchand brakemastercylinderreservoirs.
Ifnecessary,top up the fluid until it is levelwith the alrow on the
sideof the reservoirs.
NOTE. As the brake ^padswear. the leyelof fluid in the master
for
cylinderfalls. The addition of fluid to comPensate
oad wear is unnecessarv. Should the level have fallen
ippreciably, checkthe tondition of the Pads. If their
condition is satisfactoryestablishthe causeof lossand
reatify the defect inlmediately. Refer to Page 38,
"Bleding the Brake and Clutch Hydraulic System".

Fig. 15

6,000 MILES
At 6,000 mile intervals, carry out the work listed under
PeriodicalAttention, and the following additional work.
Chassis Attachments
Check the tightnessof all bolts and nuts, Particularly the
front and rear suspension,the steeringand the wheel nuts.
Equipment
'Check
the operationof the lighls. heater.wiPers.screen
washerand wamlng equlPmenr.
Wheel Aliqnment
-the
front wheel track alignment (front and rear,
Check
independentrear suspensionmodel) if tyre wear is uneven.
Inner Drive Shaft Joints
Lubricateif nipplesare Provided.
PropellerShaft (Fig. I6)
i u b r i c a t et h e s p - l i n ea:n d t h e b e a r i n ga s s e m b layt e a c he n d
of the propellershaft by forcing greasethrough the nipPles"A"
and "B" if theseare provided.

Fig. 16

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ROUTINE SERVICING
ChanseEngine Oil
Fir aueiasedrivingconditionsdrain and re6ll the oil sumP
with rhe appr-opriateg-radeof oil at the end of each 6.000mile
oeriod. ieduci this period for the lollolling unfavourable
conditions:
(a) Frequent stoP/startdriving.
when
iur sttoi, iourneysduring cold weather.esPecially
is
involved.
idling
engine
appreciable
(c) R1'gularuse ofroads producing extreme dust'
If the vehicleis usedfor competitionor sustainedhigh speed
work. use of higher viscosity oils is advised becauseof the
increasedojl teriperature. Additives which dilute the oil or
imoair its efficieniy must not be used. The sump drain plug is
shown arrowed,Fig. 17.
Brake Pipes
to Preventtheirchafing
and for clearance
Chec{ for leakage
Adiustment
Front Brake
The disc brakes,fitted to the front wheelsare self-adjusting
and need replacementshoe Pads when the linings are reduced
to approximately*" thickness.
Rear Bmke Adiustment(Fig. 18)
Eachrearbrike is provid;dwith a smalladjusler.( l). whichis
when the road wheelis removed. To adjust the shoes,
accessible
clockwiseuntil the shoesare hard againstthe
the
adiuster
turn
the adjusterby onenotch incrementsuntil the
drum; then"slacken
drum is free to rotate.
HandbrakeAdiustment
re-adjusts
Adiustmeniof the rear brakeshocsauromatically
the ha;dbrake mechanism.
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ROUTINE SERVICING
Ignition Dishibutor (Fig. 19)
Releasetle clips and remove the distributor cap and rotor
arm. Detach the contact breaker points and clean their contact
faces with a fine carborundum stone. If all trace of pitting
cannot bg romoved, fit new contacts, Using a small screwdriver
in the slot (2), adjustthe movingcontactso that whenthe contact
hel is on the peak of the cam a 0 015" feeler gauge may be
insertedbetweenthe contact faces(7) ; then tighten the screw(8).

Fis. 19

Apply a few drops of thin oil around the edgeof the screw(3)
to lubricate the cam bearings and distributor spindle, Placa a
singledrop of clean eogineoil on the pivot (6). Smearthe cam (4)
with engine oil. A squeak may occur when the cam is dry.
Refrt the rotor arm and ensure that the distdbutor cap is
clean and the cntral carbon brush is free in its housing. Refit
the cap and secuie it to the distributor,
Carbuettor Dash Pots (Fig. 20)
Unsqew the plug from the top of each carburettor and withdraw the plug and damperassembly. Top up the damperchambers
with the curent gradeof engineoil. The oil levelis correctwhen,
utilizingthe damperasa dipstick,its threadedPlugis +" abovethe
dash-potswhen resistanceis felt. Refit the damper and plug.
Using an oil can, apply oil to the throttle and choke control
linkages. Check and if necessaryadjust the slow running (Page34).

Fig. 20

ROUTINE SERVICING
Fan Bett Tension (Fig. 2l)
The fan beltshouldbe sumciently
tight ro driverhegenerator
without uoduly loading the bearings.
Adjust the belt by slackeningthe adjustingbolt (5) and the
generatorpivots(3 and 4). Pivot the generatoruntil the belt can
be moved*'to 1" at its longestrun (6). Maintaining
the generator
-boltin this position, securelytighten the adjusting
and the
two plvors.
Lower Steering Swivel (Fig. 22)
Remove the plug (arrowed). Fit a screwed grease nipple
anq-apply a greasegun filled with H)?oid oil. pump the gun
until oil exudes from the swivel. Rembve the nipple and iefit
the plug.

Fig. 21

Upper Bal| Joint (Fig. 23)

. 4ppfy u greasegun fllled with a recommendedgreaseto the
nipple(arrowed).Pump rhe gun unlil greaseexudesfrom the
undersideof the nylon"wash; retainei by lhe greasenipple.
Sparking Plugs
^R^et9velle sparkingplugs for cleaningand re-setthe gaps
to 0 025". Clean the ceramicinsulatorsand examinethem for
cracks-or other damagelikely to cause"H.T." tracking. Test the
plugs beforere-fitting and renewthosewhich are suspict.
Hinges, Catches and Contols
Oil can lubricatepedalpivot bushes.
door strikers,door and
boot..lidlocks and hingesand rhe acceleratorpedal controls
ano InKages.

Fie. 22

Fig. 23

ROUTINE SERVICING
Air Cleaners
Removethe air cleanersand use an air line to removedust
from betweenthe elementfolds. When refitting the cleaners,
ensurerhat rhe holesabovethe carburertorRane;selscre\holes
holesh the air cleaner
are correctlyalignedwith corresponding
and gaskets. (SeeFigs. 24 and 25).
If the engineis operating under dusty conditions,clean the
filters more frequently.
Valve Rocker Clearances(Fig. 33)
Check and, if necessary,ad.justthe inlet and exhaustvalve
clearances
to 0 010"when cold. Thesesettings,which are correct
for all operatingconditions, are obtained as follows :
1. Turn the crankshaftuntil No. I pushrodreachesits highest
point ; then rotate thecrankshaft a further completerevolution.

2. Slackenthe locknut and insert a 0'010" feelergaugebetween

No. I rockerand valvestem. Turn the adjusterwith a screwdriver until slight resistanceis felt as the gaugeis moved
across the valve stem. Tighten the locknut, re-checkthe
clearancere-adjustingit if necessary.Deal with the remaining rockers in a similar manner,ensuringthat each rocker
is correctlypositionedbefore attemptingto adjust it.
12,000 MrLEs
At 12,000mile intervals, ca[y out the work listed under
6,000miles,and the following additional work.
Crankcase Breather Valve (Fig. 26)
Slackenthe pipeclips and removethe breatherpipes. Remove
the valve and remove the valve.
the nut and bolt retaining
-valve
Disengagethe clip from the
body and lift out the diaphagm

TOP

Fig, U

Fig.

Fis. 26

ROUTINE SERVICING
and sDrins. Clean the componentsby swillinA $em in melhylatedipiriis (denaturedalcohbl). Ensurethat the breatherpipes
are clean and serviceable. Reversethe dismantling sequenceto
re-assemble.
NOTE. When the breather valve is cleaned,remove the oil filler
hole(arrowed.Fig.27)is
capandcheckthalthebreather
and that the joint washeris serviceable.
unobstrucled
Front Hub Lubrication and Adiustment
Check and if necessaryadjust the front hubs every 12,000miles
If the car is being used for competition work, re-Packthe
front hubs with greaieevery 12,000hiles. This period-may be
extendedto 24,000milesfor normal use.
To packthe hubswilh grease:JackuD the front of the car and removeone front road wheel.
Without disturbingthe hydraulicPiPeunions,unscrewtwo bolts
securing the calipei to a plate screwedto the vertical link and lift
point to prevent
thecaliDerfrom thedisc,tvingit to a convenient
ir hangingby the attacbedhidraulic pipe. Note the numberof
shimsfltted betweenthe caliperand verticallink.
When wire-spoked wheels are fitted, remove the splined hub
extensionsby detachingthe nuts shown on Fig. 28.
Remove the hub greasecap, withdraw the sPlit Pin and remove
the slotted nut and'1D" washer. Detach the hub assemblyand
outer race from the stub axle. Wash all trace of greasefrom the
hub and bearings. Pack the hub and bearings with new grease,
working it well into the rollels.
24

Re-assembleth hub and r.acesto the stub ade, securingtheu

with the "D" washer and slotted nut. SPin the hub and tighter
the nut until resistanceis felt to hub rotation, then slackenof th(
nut one half flat and fit a new split Pin. Re-assemblethe brakr
caliper unit to the vertical link, refitting any shims remove
dudng dismantling. Re-assemblethe sPlined hub extension (i
fitted). Reflt the road whel and lower the jack. Se"Warning'
on page 32.

Repeat the above operations with the oPposite wheel hub

ROUTINE SERVICING
Dedust Rear Brake Linhgs (Fig. 29)
Jack up the rear of the car and removeboth road wheelsand
brake druins. Examinethe brake linings for wear and freedom
from oil or grease.Renewworn or contaminatedlinings.
Using a high pressureair line, or a foot Pump, blow all loose
dust from the mechanismand, using a clean dry cloth, wiPe the
dust from the insideof the drums. Avoid touching the braking
surfaceswith greasyhands.
Refit the brake drums and road wheels,rc-adiustthe brakes
(seepage20) and removethe jack.
Generator(Fig. 31)
Use an oil can to pour a few drops of engineoil through the
hole in the centreof the rear end caP.
Sparking Plugs (Fig. 32)
Renewthe sparkingplugs. Make sure that new Plugsare of
the corect type and that the gapsare set to 0 025".
Re-connectthe plug leadsas shown below.

.Fic. 29

Fig. 31

Fig. 32

ROUTINE SERVICING
Oil Filter Element(FiB. 35)
To renew the element, unscrew the securing bolt "C",
rcmove the container and withdraw the element. Wash th9
container to remove foreign matter trapPed by the fllter and
discardthe old washer"A", replacingit by a new one eachtime
the elementis renewed.
the containerand a new element,enstue
When re-assembling
that the washer"A" is correctly positionedin its groove in the
filter body. Do not tighten the boLt"C" more than is necessary
to effectan oil-tight joint.
Beforere-stadingthe enginemake surethat the sumPis filled
to the correctlevelwith cleanfresh oil

Fuel Pump Bowl (Fig. 34)

Cleanthe sedimentbowl as follows:-

Fig. 33 (top)

Fig.34 (bottom)

Disconnectthe fuel pipe (1) from the suctionsideof the Pump

and to preventlossof fuel, fit a taPeredrubber or wood Pluginto
the pipe bore (+" I.D.). Alternatively,attachone end of a length
of rubber tube over the end of the fuel piPeand tie the oPPosite
end of rhe tube abovefuel tank level.

ROUTINE SERVICING
Unscrew t}Ie stirup nut (2) under the bowl, swing the stirup
to one side and remove the bowl. Swill out the sedimentbowl and
wipe it clean,
To avoid damaging the glasssediment bowl when refitting it,
tighten the stirrup nut only sumciently to ensurea fuel-tight j oint.
Re-conne4t the fuel pipe and prime the carburettors.

With the vehicle standing on level ground, remove the oil level
plug (shown arrowed) and, using a suitable dispensersuch as a
pump t)?e oil can with flexible nozzle filled with an extueme
pressure(Hypoid) lubricant, top up the gearboxuntil the oil is
levelwith the bottom of the filler plug threads.
Allow surplus oil to drain away before refitting the level
plug and wiping clean.

Top-up carbox (overdrive if fitted)

The gearboxand overdrive urrits sharea common filler orifice,
an internal hansfer hole, permitting the units to attain a common
oil level.

Top-up Rear Axle (Fig. 36)

Remove the oil level plug (shown arrowed) and, using the
dispenserused for topping-up the gearbox,and the same oil,
i.e., exheme pressure (Hypoid) lub cant, top up the rear axle
until the oil is level with the bottom of the filler plug threads.
Allow surplusoil to drain away beforerefitting the levelplug
and wiping clean.
Exhaust System
Exhaust fumes are detrimentalto health. Therefore,carefully checkthe systemfor leaksand immediatelyrectify defects.
Tightness Check

Fig. 36

Fis. 37

Check and if necessarytighten the universaljoints, steering

unit attachmentsarld "U" bolts, steedng tie rods and levers.
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ROUTINE SERVICING
Stee ng Utrit (Fig. 38)
Removea sealingplug from the toP of the stee ng unit and
replaceit by a greasenipple. APPIy the greasegun and give
5 strokes only. Remove the nipple and refit the Plug Over
greasingcan causedamageto the rubber bellows.
Water PumP (Fig. 39)
Apply a greasegun to the $ease niPPle and inject grease
until it exudesfrom a hole in the side of the pumP'

FUEL OCTANE REQT'IREMENT

arerelatedto comPresslon
Fuel octanerequirements
Pressu
octa
the
fuel
higher
ratio,
the
thus the higher the compression

requirementfor maximumoPeratingemciency. The fuel octa

requirement(researchmethod) for the TR4A is as follows

9 : 1 compressionratio ResearchOctaneNumber 97 miniml

Fuels commercially available are generally -designated

Mixture, Premium and Super,the octaneratings of which vr

between Oil Companiesand between countries, In gene

however,the octane rating correspondsas follows:Premium Research Octane Number
Super .. ResearchOctane Number

9'1to 99
l0l

Detonation resultingfrom the use of fuels of a lower oct

rating than specifiedwill, if allowed to continue,causeser

damageto an engine. Therefore,if a suitablehigh octane

is not available, the ignition setting must be retarded temPom
to suit. (Se"Ignition", page 41).

COOLING SYSTEM

COOLING SYSTEM
Draining
Pull the heater cootrol knob to the fully open position.
Removethe radiator filler cap; openthe tap in the bottom of the
radiator (Fig. 40) and the tap at the rear dght-hand side of the
cylinder block (Fig. 4l).
Flushing
Eqcient cooling is maintained by thoroughly flushing the
system once each year before adding anti-freeze. When carrying
this out, it is advantageousto remove the drain tap completely
and to use plenty of cleanrunning water.
Allowing antlfreeze solution to remain in the systemthroughout the summer period affords anti-corrosion protection. The

solution, however,should be changedat the beginningof each

winter period as the ilhibitor becomesexhausted.
ScreenWasher (Fig. 42)
Examinethe water levelin the Dlasticwindscreenwasherconrainershownarrowed.lfrequired.unscrewthecapandreplenish
the containerwith cleanwater. Under freezingconditions,fill the
screenwashercontainer with a mixture of methvlated sDirits
(alcohol)and water. This may then be usedro disperseice and
snowfrom the windscreen.Do not useanti-freezesolutionin the
windscreenwasher, as this may discolour the paintwork and
damagethe wiper bladesand sealingrubber,

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COOLING SYSTEM
Frost Precautions
The car heater cannot be completely drained by normal
methods. Therefore ftost damage will not be prevented by
merely draining the radiator.
For your safeguardduring freezingweather,an approvedantifreezesolution should be added to the coolant in the radiator,
pages52and 53. Becauseofthe searchingeffect
of thesesolutions,
adviseyour Dealer to check the systemfor leaksbefore adding
the anti-freeze.

At certain temperaturesglycol water solutions ad

"mushy" state with a viscosity which impairs circulatio
can immobilise or damage the water pump. Therefore, c
the following chart before adding anti-freeze,for the deg
frost protection reouired.
It ls not advisableto use the same alti-freeze mixtu
more than one seasonbecausethe inhibitor becomesexha
Its continued use may causethe corrosion of compone
contact with the old solution.

ANTI-FREEZE CONCENTRATION

30

30%

CompleteProtection:Vehicle may be driven away immediatelyfrom cold

lo'F ( - 12'C)
(22 degrees
of frost)

3"F ( - 16.C)
(29 degrees
of frost)

Safe Limit:Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and vehicle

driven away after short warm-up period.

1'F ( - l7'C)
(31 degrees
of frost)

-8'F. ( -22'C)
(40 degres
of frost)

Lower ProtectionLimit:Preventsfrost danage to cylinder head, block and radiator.

Ensine should NOT be started until thawed out.

-14"F. ( -26'C)
(46 degrees
of frost)

-22"F. ( 30.C)
(54 degrees
of frost)

-4"F ( -20
(36 degre
of frost)

I RoF r_tl

(50 dege
of frost)

- )RoF r-

(60 degre
of frost)

WHEELSAND TYRES
ROAD WHEEI.S AND T\'RES
PressedSteel Wheels (Fig. 43)
Using the combination tool supplied in the kit, remove the
nave plate (hub cap) by leveringat a point adjacentto one of
the attachment studs.

and progressively tightening the nuts. Refit tbe nave plate by

engagingits m over two of the attacbment studs and springing
it over the third stud, by giving it a sharp blow with the palm
of the hand.

Progressive\ slackenand detach the wheelnuts (R.H. thread)

with the wheel bmce, then remove the road wheel.

Wire Spoked Wheets (Fig. 44)

To refit the wheel, smear the attachmentstuds with oil or

treaseto preventcorosion, fit the wheeland secureit by fitting

A copper-faced hammer is provided with cars fitted witb

wire spoked (knock-on) wheelsto facilitate hub cap removal.
Tum the hub caps,on the dght-hand side of the car, clockwise

WHEELS AND TYRES

and the hub capson the left-handsideof the car, anti-clockwise.
ro removethem. Derachrhe wheelby pulljngit straightoff the
splinedhub. When rentringthe road whee-is.
smeai rhe hub
sp|nes wrl'Il oll or grcaseto preventcorrosionand possible
difficuhywirh wheel removal, fnsure that the hub cips are
fully tightened
by srrikingrhe "ears in the approp aredirection
with the coDper-faced
hammer.
WARNING.

If the vehicleis fitted with wfte-spokedwheels.the

splinedhubs.whenremoved,must be re-fittedto
the coffect side of the vehicle,i.e.. the knock-on
hub capsmust tighten in the oppositedircction to
road wheelrotation. Failure to ensurethis may
result in a road wheelcoming off its splinedhub.
Alwaysensurelhat the hub splines
are protected
duringre-painring
operations.Contamination
of
the splinesby paint may result in dimcult whel
removal or ineffcient tightening.

Fvery.6.000
miles.checkrhe lighrness
of all boks and nurs.
parlcula \ the tront and rear suspension.
rhe steeringand the
wheelnuts.
Using the Jack (Fig. 45)
To raise either side of the vehiclefor road wheel removal.
proceedas follo\ s :l. Ensurethat the handbrakeis applied and one of the wheels
remaining on the ground is cli6cked,

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2. Turn the jack screw anti-clockwiseto releasetension

withdruw jack from its retaining strap,

3. Placethe jack below the chassis(rearwardof the front \

and forward of the rear wheel) and engagethe hook c
handle with the screw eye.

4. Rotate the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle

anti-clockwiseto lower,

5. To_lowerthe jack. reverserbe posirionof the ratchethi

and turn it counter-clockwise.

TYRES

The tyre pressuresshouldbe adjustedin accordancewitl

recommendations
containedon the chart,page59.

Where cars are to be usedfor racing, consult the resD

tyre compan) regarding the need fo-r ryres of full'rc
cons[uctlon.

When new tyres are requiredit is essentialto fit thoseo

sarne type, The characteristics of tyres vary considerablv
therefore the four tyres must be of ihe sam; type.

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS
ZENITH.STROMBERG CARBURETTORS
(SERIES 175.CD)

Starting from Cold (Fig. 5l)

The mixture is enriched for cold starting when the choke
control is pulled. This oPerates a lever (6) which lotates the
startI bar (20) to lift the air valve (18) and needle (29), thus
increasing the area of the annulus betweenneedleand jet odfice.
Simultaneously, a cam on the lever (6) oPensthe throttle beyond
its normal idle position to provide increasedidling speed,
according to the setting of the sqew (4).
when the motor fues the increased depression will lift thc
air valve (18) to weaken the initial starting mixture and Prevent
the engine stalling tbrough over richness.
While the choke remains in action the car may be driven
away but the control knob should be released or pushed in
gradually as the engine attains normal working temPerature.
This will progressively decreasethe extent of enrichment and
the degree of throtde opening for fast-idle to the Point where
the screw (4) is out of contact with the cam on the choke lever
and the thotde is permitted to return to the nomal idle Position
as determined by thc setting of the throttle stoP sqew (3).
when
NOTE: The acceleratorpedal should not be dePressed
starting from cold.

Normal Ruming
With the opening of lhe butterfly throttle, manifold devia a d llingi25) in rhe air valve.to
pressionis transferre-d,
ihe chamber (24) which is sealed from the maio body by the
diaphagm (16).
The pressurediference between chamber (24) and that
existiog in the bore (26) causesthe air valve to lift, thus any
increasi in enginesDeedor load will enlargethe effectivechokc
area since thj air valve lift is proportional to the weight of
air passinqrhe throttle (27). By tfus means air velocity and
presiue arop across the jet orifice remain approximately
constant at all speeds.
As the air valve (18) rises it withdraws a taPered metering
needle (29), held in the base of the air valve by the screw (10),
from the iet orifice (19) so that fuel flow is increased relative
to the gr6ater air flow.
Acceleratiotr
At any point in the throttle range a temporadly richer
mixture iC needed at the moment of further tfuottle opening.
To provide this, a dashpot or hydraulic damPer is aEanged
insidethe hollow suiderod (17)of the air valve.
The rod is filli with S.A.E.20oil to within a +" of the end
of the rod in which the damper (14) operates. When the throttle
is opened, the immediate upward motion of the air valve is
resiited by fiis plunger diring which time the suction or
depression at the let orifice is increased to enrich the mixture.
The downward movement of the air valve (18) is assisted
by the coil spring (15).

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
Setting the Idle

NOTE. Although gauzefi1te6 are shown on Figs. 46 ana

paper element filters are fitted to production vehi

Two adjustment screwsarc used to regulate the idle speed

mixture. The throttle stopscrew(3) controlsthe speed,and tl
lhe quality of air-fuelmi>
adjustingscrew(13) determines
enlerjngthe cylinders.Turningthejet adjustingscrewcloc
decreasesthe mixture strength; anti-clockwise will enrich,

With the engine at nomal working temperature, ren

the air cleaner and hold the air valve (18) down on to
bridge (28) in the throttle bore. Screw up the jet adjust
screw (13) a coin is ideal for this purpose-until th(
contacts the undenide of the air valve. From this pos
turn dow[ the jet adjustingscrewthree tums. This estab
an approximatejet position from which to work.

Run the engine until it is thoroughly warm and adjusl

stop screw(3) to give an idle speedof 600/650r.p.m.

The idle mixture is corlect when the engine beat is sm

both carbure
and regularand theair intake"hiss" is equalo--n

Big. 46 (top)

34

FE 47 (bottom')

As a check, lift the air valve a very small amount (j!)

a long thin screwdriver and listen to the effect oll the en
If the engine speed rises appreciably, the mixture is too
and, conversely, if the engine stops, the mixture is too !i
Properly adjusted, the engine speed will either remain coru
or fall slightly on lifting the air valve.

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS
Adiusting and Slnchonising TrYin Carbuettor Installation
Loosen the clamping bolts on the tbrottle spindlecouPlings
betweenthg two instruments. Next, unscrewthe throttle stoP
screw to permit the throttle in each carburettor to close combetween
pletely.aid tightentheclampingboltson the couPlings
lhe sDindlesof the two carburetlors.
Screwin the throttle stop screws(3) to rbe Point where the
eod o[ the screwis just contactingthe stop lever attachedto
each throttle spindle. From this point rotate the stoP screw
in each carburittor one complete turn to oPen the throttles
ar equal amount to provide i basisfrom which final speedof
idle can be set.

a.7{
l8'5 M

Having reconnected the throttles and set each oPen an

ecual ambunt. rezulatethe iet adiustingscrws(13) in lhe
as deiailedundei the lieadirig"setting the ldle".
in'srruments
i.e,, three tums down from the Point wherethe jet orifice comes
into contact with the baseof the air valve (18).
NOTE ; Rememberthat the idle quality dePendsto a large
extent upon the generalenglneconditionand such points
u. rappit adjust;ent. spaik plugs, and ignilion iiming
should be inlpected if idling is not stable. It is also inportant to eliminate any leaks in the induction system
Float Chamber Fuel LeYel (Fig. 48)
To check the float level, remove the carburettor from the
engine and remove the float chamber. Invert thc carburettor.
Chlck that the highest point of the float, when the needleis

Fig' 't8
apainstirs seating,is 073" (18 5 mm,) abote the face of the
m-ainbody. Re-sitthe levelby carefullybendingthe ta8 which
contactsihe end of the needle.The addition of a thin fibre
washer under the needle valve seat will effectivelylower the
fuel level.

35

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS

l6

Eie. 49

Jet Centralisation
Efrcient operation of the carburettor depends upon
freely moving air valve and a correctly cenhed needlein t
jet orifice. The air valve may be checked for freedom by liftir
the valve \ ith the spring loadedpin {9t. A valve lailing
fall freelyindicates
jet. an;/
a srick-ing
valre.or an off-cenrred
the needie(29)foulingrhejit orifice. Recrifyby reniovingar
cleaningthe valve and bore in paramn, or by re-centralisingtl
needlein the jet,
NOTE : When required, the jet needle must be renewed I
one bearing the same code number. The shoulder of t
needle musi be fitted flush with the lower face of the z
valve.

Fig. 50

Procedure
l. Lift the air valve(18) and fully tighten thejet assembly(1:
2. Screwup the orifice adjusteruntil the top of the orifice (1
is just abovethe bddge (28).
3. Slacken off the jet assembly(12) approximately one hi
turn to releasethe orifice bush (23).
4. Allow the air valve (18) to fallt the needlewill then ent
the orifice and thus centraliseit,
5. Slowly lighlen the assembly(12). checkingfrequentlyrh
rhe niedleremainsfree in the orifice. Cheik biraisiie r
air valve approximately +" and allowing it t6 fal fiee
The piston should then stop furr y on the bridge.
6. Re-set the engine idling.

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS

25, Ai. valve drilling

26. Bo.e

13. Jei adjustnEsc.e*

3. Throttle rtop $rew

9. Sprins loaded pin

15. Coil sprins

22. Inlei hole

Il. "O

28 B.idge

' .ing

Fis.51
3',7

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS
BLEEDING
SYSTEMS

THE BRAKE AND. CLUTCH

FII'DRAULIC

If a pipe joint has beenuncoupled,or part of the hydraulic

systemdismantled,the systemmust be bled to expelair,
The procedureis as follows:l. Cleanthe bleedernipple and fit a pieceof rubber tube over it,
allowingthe
tubero hangin acleaniontainerpartially
filledwith
fluid, so that the end of the pipe is below the level of the fluid.

pause betweeneach depressionof the pedal, Observe

flow of fluid being dischargedinto the glassjar and when
air bubblesceaseto appear,hold the pedal firmly down r
securely tighten the bleeder nipple.

NOTE. For bleedingor replenishmentof the system,use o

fluid that has beenstoredin a containersealedfrom
mosphere. Immediatelybleedingis completed,re-s
residualfluid in the container,beforeit is againstor

2. Unscrew_the
bleedernipple one completetum. Thereis only
one bleedernipple to eachwheeland one nipple on the clutci.r
operatingcylinder. The position of the brake bleedernipples
is shownon Figs.30 (FRONI. The clutchbleedernippieis
shownon Fig. 17,item l.

Engine
Beforo filling the cooling system with an anti-freeze mixtu
or after the engine has been decarbonised, check the tightn
of the cylinder head nuts and if necessary,tjghten them-in I
order shown on Fig. 52.

NOTE. The rear brakebleedernipplesare situatedat the top

of the back plate, and are accessible
with the wheels
removed.

Re-adjustthe valverockerclearances
as describedon pasej

3. Fill the fluid reservoir before commencing the bleeding

operation, and keep it at least half-filled durinq the wholoperation,otherwiseair will be drawn inro the-svsremvia
the mastercylinder. Do not usefluid that has beenexpelled
from the sysremfor mailtahing the level. Always clean rhe
area around the filler cap before removing it.
4, Depressthe pedal quickly and allow it to return without
assistance.Repeat this pumping operation with a slight
38

Fg.52

RUNNING ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 53

STEERING COLTMN IMPACT CLAMP

The T.R,4A incorporatesa telescopicsteeringcolumn which
provides adjustment for column length and protection for the
driver in the event of a collision.

Fie.5{

3. Slacken a third clamp behind the facia Panel.

4. Move the column to the desired Position and re-tighten
the two upper clamPs.

To adjust the column length :L Slackenthe impact clamp lock nut, (l) Fig. 53, and unscrcw
the socketheadscrew(2) with a *" A.F. socketkey.
2, Working inside the vehicle, slacken the clamp nuts shown
arrowed on Fis. 54.

5. Using only 6nger pressure on the socket key, tighten the

screw(2) and securethe locknut (l).
NOTE. The steeringcoluml will be unable to telescoPeif
adjusted to its lowest position.
39

E L E C T R I C A LS Y S T E M

ELECTRICAI
A 12 volt negativeearth systemis employedin all circuits.
To safeguardagainst fire from short circuits, alwavs disconnectone cable from the battcry before removing or disco,rnectingan electricalunit.
WARNING.

Ii the vehicle is to be equipped with a radio,

connectedto the car electricalsystem,ensurethat
the radio is of NEGATIVE GROUND
POLARITY, or seriousdamagewill result.

SYSTEM

Fuses(Fig. 55)
The fuseunit, which is locatedon the right-handsidevala
houses2 operatingand 2 sparefuses. FuseA2 prolect
i n s t t u m e nitl l u m i n a t i o nr .h e p a r L i n ga n d r a i l l a m p sa n d
numberplareilluminarionlamps. FuseA.4 prorecisrhe r
conlrolled
by l}e ignitions!ritch.l.e..flashingdirection
signals
peralureand tuelgauges.
brakestoplamp5and the \ iper m(
belowrhe fuseunii adJacent
ro thehorn relal main hainess

Failure of a fuse is indicated by all the units protecte

that fusebecominginoDerative.If the new fusefails immedia
the eguipmentan-dassociated
uiring musrbe examinedand
fault rectified
BULB CHART
Lucas

Fig. s5

222
382
380
207
987
54521

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ignition
Failure of the ignition waming liSht will not Prevent the
ignition system fuactioning but the fault should be rectified at
the first opportunity.
All high tension cables fitted to the ignition system are made
from carbon impregnated nylon or cotton cords encased iII
rubber or neopreneto form a high resistiveconductor. Replacement cables must always be of the same tyPe.
Kep the moutdedcover of the distributor clean by wiPing
it insid; and outsidewith a soft cloth. Check that the carbon
brush on the inside moves freely. The contacts must be kePt
free from oil or dust, and a gaP maintainedat 0 015".

distributorsothat theconlactbreakerpointsarejustcommencing
to open.Tigh(enthedistributorclamPboltandrolatethe knurled
ver;ier adiustmentscrew (5) anti-clockwiseunril one extra
division appearson the scale.
Gtrerator and Control Box
The generator operates in coniunction with the voltage
requlator"unitwhich is adjacentto-the cut-out in the control
box. A fully-chargedbattery receiYesa low charginBcurrenl
and a dischaieedbiarterva high chargingcurrent. Additionally
the cut-out p[uents the batteiy frorn-beiingdischargedthrough
is not charging.In lhis event,
whenthe generator
rhegenerator,
the ignition warninglight glows.
Maintenanceof the coil is restrictedto keePingthe terminals
clean and free from oil,

Ignition Timing (Fig. 19)

The nominal ignition settinggiven on Page54 aPPliesto an
engineat rest. when the engine is running the i8nition is
lo suit varyingconditions Maximum
adiancedautomatically
performanceof an individual engine may require slight modihcation of the nominal settingto suit particular gades of fuel.

The Starter Motor

The starter brush gear and corffnutator do not normally
reouireattentionfor aionsiderableperiod. After 48.000miles.
houever.it is advisableto havethe unit servicedal a TriumPh
or Lucas ServiceDepot,

To set the ignition timing, rotate the crankshaft until the

hole in the crankshaft pulley flange is aligned with the Pointer
on the timing cover. With the distributor point gaP (7) set at
0.015" (0 4 mm.), and the vemier adjustmentset in the centre
of its scale(9), slackeDthe distributor clamP bolt and adjust the

If the starterpinion jams in meshwith the fl1vheel, it may be

released
by switchingoff the ignition.selectingloP 8ear.-and
rockinsthe car to and fro, or by removinq
-ofthe end covertrom
the exposedshaft
the sta"rterand turning the squired end
in a clockwise direction,
4T

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

--

30
Q-----

-----d.^--

Fis. 56
42

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEY TO FIG. 56
l. Generator.
2. Ignition Warning Lamp,
3. Ignition Coil.
4. Distributor.
5. Control Box.
6. Ignition Switch.
7. Ammeter.
8. Horns Fuse.
9. Horn Relay.
10. Hom Push.
11, Horns.
12. StarterMotor.
13. StarterSolenoid.
14, Battery.
15. Lighting Switch.
16. Dip Switch.
1?. High Beam Indicator LamP.
18. HeadlampHigh Beam,R.H.
19. HeadlampHigh Beam,L.H.
20. HeadlampDip Beam,R.H.
21. HeadlampDip Beam,L.H.
22. lnstrumentllluminalionRheostat
23. FuseUnit.
24. Stop Lamp Switch
26. Stop Lamp, R.H.
26. Stop Lamp L.H.

27. Ammeter and GaugesIllumination.

28. Voltage Stabilizer.
29. HealerBlowerMoror
lOprional
Swrlcn
l-_'...
'^"30. HeaterBlowerMotor J
31. TemperatureIndicator Gauge.
32. TemperatureTransmitter.
33. Fuel Gauge.
34. Tank Unit.
Illumination.
15. Speedometer
36. TachometerIllumination.
Lamp SwitchI Ootionat
37. Reversing
Lamp
38. ReversinB
i;"i;;'
"" Lamp.
19. Reversing
-J
40. Parking Lamp R.H.
4 1 . P a r k i n gL a n p L . H .
42- Directi;n lndicatorR.H. Front.
43, Direction Indicator R.H. Front
Repeater.
44. Direction Indicator R.H. Rear.
45. FlasherUnit.
46. Direction Indicator Switch.
47. Direction Indicator L.H. Front.
48. Direction Indicator L.H. Front
Repeater.
49. Di;ectionIndicatorL.H. Rear.

50. FlasherWarning LamP

51. WindshieldWiPerMotor.
52. WindshieldWiper Motor Switch
53. PlateIlluminationLamP L.H.
54. Tail Lamp L.H.
55. PlateIlluminationLamPR.H.
56. Tail Lamp R.H.

FRANCE ONLY
A4. Switch.
A1. Fuse.
A2. Horn Relay. ,A5. Horn low note
Bl. Relav.
I ^- . -- .. ,- r, l.v e
82. Solenoid.

t^-.,^-

tr. iii",i"b"",..'

iPl,'l::"
-"

Switches.J""
84. Transmission

CABLE COI,OUR CODE

B.
U.
N.
G.
LG.

Black.
Blue.
Brown.
Green.
Light Green.

K.
P.
R.
W.
Y,

Pink.
Purple.
Red.
white.
Yellow.
43

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlamp Alignment
The sealedbeamis alignedin the verticalPlaneby turoing the
screw at the top of the lamp and in the horizontal Plane by
turning $e screw on the side. Alignment of the high beam
on one lamp is best carried out with the other lamp covered
Maximum illumination is obtained, and discornfort to other
road users is Drevented,bv ensuring that the lamp beams do
not Droiectabovelhe horizbntalwhenthe vehicleiifuuy laden.
Adjristrients, when necessary,should be entrusted to a Dealer
having beam setting equiPment.

Fig. 5?
44

Fig. 5E

Light Unit Replaceme

The headlamps are fitted with sealed beam units. Fi
Remove the s
failure necessitateslight unit renewal.
in
the
kit, behind t
rim by inserting the tool, provided
Remove
the scre
and levering sideways (Fig. 57)
Fig. 58, and withdraw the rim to releasethe light unit. l
Disc
distub the beam aiming adjustment screws (2).
the plug, Fig. 59.

Fig. 59

Fig. 60

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front DtuectionIndicator FlashingLanP6 (Fig.6l)
With the aid of a thin screwdriver tuln back the rubber and
remove the rim. This then Permits the glasslens to be similarly
removed, when le-assembling the comPonentsfit the glasslens

tust.
RepeaterLanp (Fig. 60)
Accessto the bulb is gainedby removingthe retainingscrew
the lensfrom the retainingliP. Pull out the bulb.
and disengaging
Tail/Brake Stop and Direction hdicator FlashiDgLlmps (Fig. 63)
Remove three screws and lift off the lans, which is in two
sections, to gain accessto the bulbs. The pins on the tail/brake
stop lamp bulb are offset and cannot be fitted incorectly.

Fk. 61

Fig. 62

Parking Lamps (Fig. 62)

Twist the lens counter-clockwiseand withdlaw the lamp
front to gain accessto the bulb.
Plate llumination Lamps (Fig. 64)
Remove the two screws securing the rim and cowl to the
over-rider, withdraw the lamP aPproximately 2" and rcnew
the bulb.
Battery
Keep the terminalsclean and well covered with Petroleum
ielly to prevent corrosion. lf rhe terminals becomecorroded
'scripe
them clean and coat with petroleum jelly

Fic.63

FA. 64

BODYWORK

SOT-T TOP
is suPPorted
The soft top, which is madefrom P'V C material'
the car and
of
by a hingedframe,which folds down into the back
is retainedin PlacebYa cover'

of the framewitf
ADDIVengineoil sparinglyto the joints
joints
and tben wl
small'irush.- Work rhe oil well into the
away all surPlusoil.

Maintenance

Hood Lowering (Figs. 65 to 69)

lhe-faste
the togglesretainingthe loP Release
Release
(threeeachside,rJal' ard of the doors)seruringthe edgeor
ttu.t)
1
trooa to ,ft" body. Push lhe headerrail upwards1n9
fat
hood
the
Pull
fold
to
begins
no.Ottilt
"ssembly
""tlitf";,h" ;;"
rail (arrowei Fig 67)' Pull the.hood fat
;;;
over the boot lid, asthe hoodsticksarc mo'
tl"
nut
to
,"ui*u.a,
foruard over
,. ,tt. fr.,ffufolded posilion Fold the hood
(l-i9
69) Ens
ards
in\
lights
i...o.,i"lJ""o turn the quarler
that
and
distortion
from
is
free
windo*
aft",,f,a Vou"l rear
icks{arrowed(Fig l
hoodsl
l
he
by
traPPed
no,
it
tol-i.u,.'riuf

the toP dry.

(Fig l
Retainthe hood in Positionwith the coverProvided
as follows:

TonneauCover (Fig. 70)

The cover
A tonneaucover is availableas an optional extra
the soft
when
interior
vehicle
the
for
pronid", *"uth", p.otection
lo the
securing
lor
studs
incorPorates
Press
top is remoued. lt
lo
access
which
centre
lhe
down
Permits
ca'rand hasa zip lastener
the
of
the
underside
ori
A
straP
seats
front
eitheror both oi the
apillar lasteneron the inboardsideof the Passe'ger
coverengages
seat frame.

washing the
Maintenance of the soft top is restricted to
wtPe
AlwaYs
soaP.
non-caustic
a
and
fabric with warm water
as they
Do not use detergents,polish or fuel-basedcleaners
in
manufacture'
used
may damagethe fabric or afiectthe adhesive
using a cloth
Obstinate grease marks may be removed by
tetrachlodde'
moistenedwith carbon
46

fast
Attach the cover initially to the outside Pillar
remaining.fasr
Fig 69 beforeengagingthe
.h";;-;;
to tne DacK'
Attach each strap to its resPectivelastener
of the well.

BODYWORK

Fig. 68

Fis. 69

Fig. ?0

BODYWORK

SI,-RREY TOP
To Fit (Fig. 75)
windscren
Remove thg two bolts from the underside of the
the back
of
underside
the
from
bolts
tn" t*o
h""d*';;iL
"tta
roof
the
lift
away
and
Panel'
.".to,i"a,
iiniii
endsof the
oDen out lhe surreytop lrame and enter the rear
r,u-Jinio the holesin'the'top back light surround'
front end of
Pressthe rubber covered studs, attached to the
rail
theirame, into the holes in the screenheader
to Provide
Adiust the nuts on the rear end of the frame
making frame
or
rubbers'
front
the
itressing
.ieiditi;ith."i
relnovil difficult'
no further
Once the nuts have been correctly adjusted'
is
subsequently
frame
the
when
adiustmentsshould be reqtlired
reiroved or refitted'
its.stiffened
Fit the front end of the surrey toP by folding
me screen
top
ol
the
to
edge under the retainer striP attached
71.
Fig.
as;hown in
of the
Enter lhe two nylon studs. altachedto the rear edge
rn Ftg' /z
as
shown
frame
backlight
the
of
the
iop
to
in
top,
-*ing
surrcv
nuts provided in the
widh tbe small
,h;
ilia.;,i;
kit.
conversion
48

BODY\/vORK

Surrey Top (cont'd,)

Fig. 73

Fit one pressstud, shownin Fig. 74. on eachuPPersideofthe

backlight frame as follows:l, ADDIVmarkineblueto the pressbutton,attachedlo rhe rear
corirer of the iurrey top, plill the fabric taut and rransferlhe
marking to the backlightframe.
2. Drill the frame and fit the pressstud.
3. Engage each valance tensioner wirh a hook revealed by
turiin-g back the weatberstriPat eachside of the door'
4. Securethe pressstuds.
Whenclosingthe door, ensurethat the toP edgeof the cover
shownheldin Fie. 7l is to the outside.and the backingstriPto
the insideof the ;indow in the raisedposition'

Fig, ?4

49

BODYWORK

50

BODYWORK

CARE OF THE BODYWORK

To preservethe "new look" of the body, the following
are offered.
suggestions
Washing
Wash the vehiclefrequentlywith Plentyof running water and
a cleansponge. Soften,and if Possibletemove,mud with water
do not use a
beforeusingthe sponge.To prelent scralches.
dry cJothtoiemovedusifrom thebody. when 3ll dirt is removed,
dri the vehiclewith a cleandamp chamoisleather.
Chomium Plating
of chromium PlatedParts
Maintain the attractiveappearance
particularlvin winter
drving,
washing
and
thoroueh
bv lrequent
'contaminatidn
with roai salis is likely. Occasionally
,r/hen
apply a wax polish.
Removing Grease and Tar
Use denatured alcohol to remove greasgand tar. White
spirit is also effective,but it must not be applied to rubbc..
Glass
To avoid scratchjng,cleanthe windowswith a damPchamois
leatherkept especiallyfor the purPose. Protect glassfrom
usedin the vicinity.
contaminaiionby any siliconePreparations
Siliconepolishesare extremelydifficult to removeand causethe
windscreenwiDersto smear,

Polishing
After a Deriodof use, the formation of tramc film will cause
to losesomeof its lustre'eventhoughthe \ehicle
lhe paint\,"ork
may hare beencarefullyand regularlywashed. fhe oriSinal
briiliancemay be restoredafler washingby usinga reputable
non-abrusivecleanerand polish.
for their durability,but if
Wax preparationsare recommended
before
waxmustfirslberemoredu ithacleaner
usedrezu'lariytheold
at whichPolishing
of ne* wax. The frequency
further-appliiation
uponlocalconditionsof air Pollution.
depends
is necessaiy
Intedor Care
Brushand cleanthe insideofyour car eachtime you washand
Dolishthe outsideof it. Use a vacuumcleanerwherePossibleand
ensurecompleteremovalofail dust from the interior and trim.
Wash the uPholstery with luke-warm, non-caustlc,soaPy
water. Do not usedetergentsor householdcleanersas thesemay
causedamaqe.Removeall tracesof sudswith a cleandamPcloth
and thoroudhlydry the upholsterywith a dry dusteror towel.
Wipe the facia and instrumentPanelwith a damPcloth only.
Wax oi other polishesshouldnot be usedinsidethe car.
Safety Harness
Full provisionis madefor fitting a two- or three-pointattachas
lo thecar. BothlyPesareavailable
mentllpe of saletyharness
with a
lrom your Dealer.Beltsmay becleaned
speciaiiccessoriei
cloth or spongesoakedin warm soaPywater.

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AXLE

G.L.4
HyDoid 80

STEERING UNIT
GREASE GUN
FRONT WHEEL HUBS
BRAI(E CABLES

Casrolease
L.M.

Eneine Oil

OIL CAN

OLD

REAR ROAD SPRTNGS

GIRLING
SYSTEM

EnBine Oil

Eneine Oil

CASTROL CIRLING
FLUID (CRIMSON)

BRAKE AND

CLUTCH

REAR

AXLE

EverlB2no

OR ENGINE

I
i

Duckhad s
L.B.ro

Duckhad\
GsqeAliwece

Ensin Oil

OIL

WHERE THE PROPRIETARY BRAND IS NOT AVAILABLE OTHER FLUIDS

WHTCH MEET THE S.A,E. ?O R3 SPECIFICATION MAY BE USED'

+Wh.re circuit or orher serere compenrioN are contenplsted it is advisablto use oils ol high viscosity in viw ol tb. imrased oil tedoentore
APPROVED ANTIi.iEitzt
SOa-TiONS

Duckhtm's
Esso
Clsttol
Shell
Mobil
Rcsent P.T. BP
Antilrceze
A.ti{r.ez
Anti-Ireeze
Anti-fr.eze
Anri-frost
Pemazo@
A'iiijreze
Wher tbse pbprietarr, sbhtions are not available, others whi.b meet B.S.I.3l5l o.3152 soecificttion Day be used.

Snith
Blue.ol

5l

GENERALSPECIFICATION

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Engine
Number of cylinders
Bore of cylinders
(SpecialOrder)
Stroke of crankshaft
Piston area
(SpecialOrder)
Cubic capacity
(SpecialOrder)
Comprcssionratio

4
3.386"
3.268'
3'622"
36 sq. in.
33.5sq. in.
130.5cu. ins.
121'5cu. ins.
9 or7:l

Valve rocker clearanccs

-inlet and exhaust
Valvetiming (with valve
locker clearancesset
(0.42mm.)
at 0.0165")

0.254mm.
0.010' (cold)
Inlet and exhaustvalvesto be equally
openat T.D.C. oDthe exhauststroke.

Lubricstion (Engine)
Type of pump
oil filter

Fuel System
Fuel tank
Carburettors
54

86 mm.
83 mm.
92 mm.
232sq.cm.
216sq.cm.
2138c.c.
l99l c.c.

Hobourn-Eaton.
Purolator. A.C. Delco or Tecalemit
full flow filter (replaceableelement).

Mountedoveraxlein front of Iuggage

comPartment.
Stromberg175CD or SU HS6.
Needlesize 2 O or TW.

Ignition System
Contact breakergap
Spark plugs Type
Firing order
Ignition timing

0.4 mm.
0 015"
Champion L87Y.
0 64 mm.
0.025"
I i3 i 4:2
4' B.T.D.C.(basicsetting.

Electrical System
Type-Battery
TyP"
Control box
Generator

12 volt, 5l amps.hr.
Model BT. 9.A.
Model RB. 105-2.
Modet C40-1.

cup

ChassisData
Frame
wheelbase
Track :
Front (Disc wheels)
Front (Wire Wheels)
Rear (Disc Wheels)
Rear (Wire Wheels)
IndependentRear
Suspension:
Rear (Disc Wheels)
Rear (Wire Wheels)

Bored channelsteelpressingsbra
with a cruciform member.
2.236metrcs

4',t"
4',tt'
4',0"
4'O1"

1.245metres
1 263 metres
1 220 metres
1 239 metres

4'Ot"
4'1+"

1 232 metres
1 251 metres

GENERALSPECIFICATION
Ground clearance
(Static laden)
Tuming clcle
Steering Unit
Suspension
Front

Rear
AlternatiYe Rear

Rear Ax|e
TyPe
Drive
Ratio
Gearbox
TyPe
Control

l5'2 cm.
6'
l0 metre's
33' 0'
Rack and pinion.

Independent suspension with wishbones top and bottom. PateDted

bottom 6ush and top ball joint
swivels. Coil springs conholled by
telescopicdampers. Tapcr roller hub
bearings.
Semi-trailingindependentsuspnsion
with coil springs and hydraulic
damper,Lever type.
widi semi-elliptiisprings,controlled
by piston t)?e dampe$.

Semi-floating axle shafts, three-Piece

casing.
Hypoid bevelgears.
3'7 or 4.1 :. I

4 forward sDeedsand reverse.

Svnchromeshon all forward qears'
dntre floor mountedremoteco;trol.

lvheels aBd Tj'res

Tyre Siza and Pressure
Front Wheel Alignment
Wheels
Brake System
Make
TYDe

Dimeosions
Operation

Refer to page57.
Parallel to + in. toe-in
15" x 4J.

Cirling.
Front-Caliper diss.
Rcar-Leading and trailing shoe
drums.
Rear : 9" x lt'Q2'86 x 4'45cms.).
Pedal operates hydraulically on al
folll wheels,
Handbrakeoperatesmechanicallyon
rear wheelsonly.

Imperial
Capacitie
1l + pints
Engine-from dry
10 pints
Drain and refill
li pints
Gearbox
With overdrivefrom dry 3| pints
2t pints
Drain and refill
I I pints
Rear Axle
Water Capacit/ of coolin9
system
1l pints
With heater fitted
11t gals.
Fuel Capacity

U.s. Pints
13.8pints
12 pints
I .8 pints
4'2 pints
3.3 pints
1.8pints

Metric
6 56 litres
5.7 litres
0 8 litres
2.0 Iitres
| 6 litres
0.8 litres

13.2pints
14 gals.

62 litres
53 5 litres
JJ

GENERALSPECIFICATION
Exterior DimeNiotrs
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height

Gar Ratios

13',O',
4'9t',
4'z',

396 cms.
146cms.
t2l cms.

O/driv(
Top
Gearbox
R-tios

Weight

3'7:1 Axle

Performance Data

Overall
Ratios

Engine

56

104 B.H.P. at 4,700 r.p.m.

Torgue 1,590lb/in. at 3,000 r.p.m.
(Equivalentto154lb/sq.inB.M.E.P.)
Pistonspeedat 100m.p.h.intop gear,
2,898ftlmin. at 4,800!.p.m. (3.7 : I
axle).

Oldrjve
Jto

3rd

o/ddve
2nd 2nd

0.82 1 . 0 1 . 0 9 1.325

Complete (including fuel, oil, water and tools)

IndependentRea! SuspensionModels
2ocwts.
Live Rear Axle Models
19t cwts.
Nett

rop

3.034

4.1 : 1 AxIe

4.02 4.9

2.Ol

6.1

lst

3.139 3

7.43 1 1 . 6 1 l l

ROAD SPEED DATA

ROAD SPEED DATA

Engine Speeds(3 7 axl9

Using 6 95 - 15 G.P. Tyres ar
165- 15 S.P.Tyres
at 10 m.P.h.
..
at 10 km./hr. ..
Using Michelin 165at 10 m.p.h.
at 10 km./hr. ..

ToP

3rd

3rd

2nd

2nd

415
258

506
315

551
342

669
415

833
51.7

1016
631

1588
986

t629
tot2

409
254

498
309

541
336

(0
410

820
509

l00l

1563
971

1605
997

458
284

560
348

611
380

q)a

46r

5'.13

t126
699

1759
109r

1807
l12l

452
281

552

601
373

731
454

910
565

1110
691

1'133
1077

11'79
1105

15 X Tyres:
..

Engine Speeds(4 1 axle)

Using 6 95 - 15 G.P. Tyres or
165- 15 S.P. TlTes:
at l0 m.p.h.
..
at 10 km./hr. ..
Using Michelin 165at l0 m.P.h.
at l0 km./hr. ..

o.D.

o.D.

o.D.
ToP

15 X Tyres:
..

lst

Reverse

57

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TYRE PRESSUREDATA
TYRE PRESSURES

Revs/Mile at
30 m.P.h.

TYRE

ROLLING RADIUS
Inches
--

lndependentrear
susPensionvehicles
PRESSURElbs/sq.in. (Kgs/sq.cm )
Front

Goodyear
'
6 . 9 5- 1 5 G . P .
165- 15 G800
5.90- 15 G8S
Dunlop

Michelin

r7(r.2)

2 1( 1 . 4 8 )
28 (1.97)
21 (1 48)

l9 (1.34)
24(r'69)
1 9( 1 . 3 4 )

23(t.6
28(r.9
23(r'6

1'r(1.2)
24(r.69)

820

Kear

Live rear axle

vehicles
PRESSUREin. (Kgs/sq.cn
s/sq.
.........'....'Rea
Front
I

1 6 5- 1 5 S . P .
590- l4 c.41

820

t2.3

24(r.69)
2 6( 1 . 8 3 )

28 (1.97)
3 0( 2 . 1 )

24 (1 69)
2 6( r ' 8 3 )

2 8( 1 .
(2.1
_30

'X'
1 6 5- 1 5

808

12.48

1 7( 1 . 2 )

2 1( 1 . 4 8 )

t'7(t.2)

2 5( l : ,

*o'u' T,T
:i:d;"i:i:i1i,!i'i!":q:'H|
*"":J"'T:
Hfnl*i;f$'"'J,?.*iT
iy;'et";P""y

58

constructron'
iegarding the ned for tyres of full racing

SUPPLE}IENT
S.U. CARBURETTORS-TYPE H.S.
Cold Startinq (Fies. I and 2)
Pullingoit the chokecontrolknob on the instrumentPanl
operatesi le\er to rotatethe chokebar (l). The movementis
througha cam plate(2) lo rotatethe lhrottle inlertransferred
bar (3) and openlhe throttlesbeyondthe normalidle
connecting
position.iependingupon lhe settingof rhe screws(6). Simulianeoustythe jets-t5i are loweredby a link rod. connecled
betweeniheiet headand thecam platelinlage.to providea rich
pedalshould
mirrure for'initial cold slarting. The accelirator'
when sta ing a cold engine.
not be depressed
Hot Startine
Deoress-iheacceleratorpedal to about one third of its travel
beforeoperatingthe starterswitch. Do not usethe chokecontrol.
Acceleration
at
To Drovidefor the requisitedegreeof mixlureenrichmenl.
a
the mo'mentof increasedthrottl; openingfor acceleral.ion.
hydraulicdamperoperatesin the hollow.oil-filledPistonrod of
with
eich carburetrbr. The pistonrods shouldbe rePlenished
SAE 20 gradeengineoil at 6,000mile intervals.
Float ChamberFuel Level (Fig. 3)
The fuel level in the float chamberis adjustedby settingthe
float lever on the float chamberlid, as follows:
l. Push off the fuel delivery piPe from its connection and
removethe float chamberlid.

Fie. l. (uppet)

Fie. 2. (lower)

59

SU P P L E M EN T
2,

Invert the lid, and with the float lever restingon the baseof
the needle valve, held in the shut position by the weight of
the float only, thereshouldbe +" to *" (3'2 to 4 8 mm.) gap
betweenthe float lever and the dm of the float chamber lid.

3,

If necessary,carefully bend the lever at the crank, in the

requireddirectionuntil the correctsettingis obtained,

Cleaning
Periodically, push ofl the fuel inlet connection, remove the
float chamber lid assemblies,remove all sediment from the float
the carburettors.
chambersand re-assemble

Suction Chamber and Piston (Fig. 5)

Periodically,removethe suctionchamberand Pistonunit for
cleaning. Use a cloth moistenedin petrol, to clean the inside
of the suction chamber, and the external sudace of thg piston.
the carburettor,
Lightly oil the piston rod, beforere-assembling
and refill the piston damper,
NOTE. Before dismantling, mark the suction chamber and
carburettor body to facilitate identical re-assembly.
(Fig.
Needles
4)
The needleis carriedin the lower faceof the piston. To gain
accessto the needle, remove the piston/suctin chamber unit,
Remove the needle by slackening the needle securing screw and
withdrawing the needle.
Ftc.4

SUPPLEMENT
The needlesize is engravedon the shoulder of the needle,
which shouldbe fitted with the shoulderflushwith the underface
of the piston and retainedby tighteningthe screw.
7.
Jet Centralising
The jet unit, clamped in position by a nut, is held in a
clearancebore that permits a limited amount of radial float
'Drior to being locked.
when the"suctionpiston is lifted by hand (air cleanerremoved
and enginestill), it should fall freely and hit the jet bridge with
that is, with the jet adjusting nut (5)
a soft metallic click
Fig. 2, in its toirmost position. If this test is inaudible, but
audiblewhenrepeatedwith thejet in the fully lowercd Position,
re-centralisethe jet as follows:
1. Disconnect the rod betweenthe jet lever and jet head.
2. Unscrew the urion holding the nylon feed tube into the
baseof the float chamberand withdraw the tube and the jet
together. Unscrew the jet adjusting nut and remove the
lock spring. Replacethe adjustingnut and screwit to its
topmost position, then replacethe jet and feed tube.
3. Slackenotr the largejet locking screwuntil the jet bearing
is just free to rotate by llnger pressure.
4, With the piston damper removed, and using a pencil on
top of the piston rod, gentlypressthe piston assemblydown
onto the jet bridge.
5. Tighten the jet locking screw,observingthat the jet head is
position.
still in its corrcct angr-rlar
6. Lift the piston and check that it falls freely and evenly,
hitting the jet bridge with a soft, metallic click; then fully

lower the jet and re-checkthe sound of the imPact; il the

secondtest producesa sharper impact sollnd, repeat tbe
operationuntil corect.
Refill the damperreservoir.

Tuning Carburettors
Twin carburettor installationscannot be successfullytuned
unlessthe generalcondition of the engine,ignition and the fuel
systemis satisfactory.
Removethe air cleanersand run the engineuntii it reaches
normal operatingtemperature. Slackenthe clamping boiis (7)
on the throttle spindleconnections(Fig. 2). Closethe throttles
fully by unscrewingthe idling adjustmentscrews(8) and then
openby screwingdown the screwsone and a half turns.
Rmove the suction chambersand pistons. Screw the jet
adjusringnuts f5) unlil eachjet is flu:h *ith the bridgeof its
carburettor.or as nearlo rhis as possible. Replacethe Pis(ors
and checkthat the pistons fal]
and suction chamberassemblies
freely. Screwdown the jet adjustingnuts two comPleteturns.
Re-start the engineand adjust the throttle adjusting screws
by an equal amount to give the desircdidling speed Using a
length of 0 3" (7 5 mm.) approx.bore tubing, listento the hissin
the intakes and adjust the throttle adjusting screwsuntil the
intensitv of the hiss is similar at botb intakes. This will
synchronizethe throttles.
Adjust the mixture by screwingboth jet adjustingnuts up or
down by the sameamount to give the fastestidling sPeedconsistentwith even firing. Pressthe jets upwards during adjust
ment to ensurecontinual contact with the adjusting nuts (5)
(Fig. 2). Shouldthe enginespeedincreaseasthejetsareadjusted.
ot

SUPPLEMENT
unscrewthe throttle adjustingscrewsa little, each by the same
amount to reducethe speed.
Using the lifting pin belowthe suctionchamber,lift the piston
of lhe lront carbure or approximately$ " { 75 mm.):
(a) If the enginespeedincreases,
the mixture stuengthof the
front carburettoris too rich;
(b) If the enginespeedimmediatelydecreases,
the mi{ture
strengthof the front carburettor is too weak;
(c) If the enginespeedmomentarily increasesvery slightly,
the mixture strengthof the front carburettor is conect.
Repeatthe operationat the rear carburettorand, after adjustment, re-checkthe front carburettor,sincethe two carburettors
are interdependent.
When the mixture is corect the exhaust note should be
regularand eren. lf ir is irregularwiLha splashyt)pe otmisfire
an-d$ ith a colourless
exhaust,"rhe
mixrureii roo'wiak. lf there
is a rhythmical type of misfire in the exhaustbeat togetherwith
a blackishexhaustthe mixture is too rich (Fig. 6).
(d) Set the clamping leversso that each link pin is 0.006"
(0.15 mm.) away from the lower edgeof its fork, when
the lever welded to the centre of the throttle rod is in
contactwith the undeNideof the choke bar. Re-tishten
the bolts(7). Fig. 2.
Jet and Throttle Interconnection Adjustment
Slackenthejet link-rod bolts. Adjust the link rod assemblies
to their lowest position and re-tightenthe bolts, thus ensu ng
simultaneousmovementwhen the chokebar is rotated.

Checkand if necessary
adjustthe settingof the chokecontro
wire. This should pemit 0.0625" (1.6 mm.) ftee movement
before starting to pull on the jet levers.
Pull out the choke control knob until the free movementis
eliminatedand the jets are just about to move. Adjust the fast
idle screws(6) Fig. l, to attain an enginespeedof 1,000to 1,100
r.p.m. when hot. Re-fit the air cleane6.

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INDEX

INDEX
Page

Page
Accelerator
Air cleaners
Ammete! . .
Antifrceze
Axle, rea!
Data . .
Replenish

..
..

23
6
,q

..
..

55
27

.. 18,45
..
23
10
..
..
5l
12
..
20
55
4
40
43
45
45
44
45
45

Capacities
Carburettor
Chassisdata
Choke conhol ..
Clutch Pedal
Contact breaker . .
Contuol box
Cylinder head nuts
Dimensions

..

..
55
21,37, 59
..
55
.. 4,8
..
4
. . 21,54
..
4l
38
..

..

Engine
Oil change
Oil level
Electuical ckcuit . .
Electricalcomponents ..
Electuicaldata ..
Exhaust System . .
Fan belt ..
Filter
Float chamber ..
Fuel filler cap
Fuel gauge
Fuses

f,o

..
20
. . 16,r'7
42
..
..
43
54
..
..
2'7
..
22
26
..
..
35
..
..
..

ll
4,6
40

Ggarbox
Replenish
Gear shift lever ..
Generator

..

Handbrake
Headlamps
Alignment
Switch
Dip-switch
Heat control
Heating, ventilation
Horns
Hub bearings
Hydrculic system
Bleeding
Fluid . .

Ignition
Data . .
Starter/Switch
Timing . .
waming light . .

27
4,9
.. 25,4l

..

44

..
..
..
..
..

8
l0
l0
4,8
24

54
..

41
4i
4,5,4l

INDEX
Impact clamp
Jack
Jet centralising ..

..

Lighting switch ..
..
Locks
Locking
Luggagecompartment ..
Lubricants

..

Page
39

..
..

31
36

..
..
..
..

Maintenance Voucher Scheme. .

Master Cylinders
Brakg ..
Clutch

PUBLICATION

PAIT

NO. 512916

4,7
1l
12
tt
5t

{l

15

Repeaterlamps ..
SafetyHamess .,
Scuttle Yentilator
Seat adjustmcnt
Servicing
Soft top
Maintenance..
Removal
Raising
Speedlimits
Starter motor
Starting ..
Steering unit
Surey top
Suspension(front)
Suspensiondata ..

3rd EDITION

2tri| PR]NT

..
..

..
..
..
..
..

Psge
44
51
lo
9
15

Pr

..

4
19

..

..
..
..
..

46
46
50
14
4)

..
..

28
51
1A 1)

..

..

55

s,000/ru66 2!n 86

Watgr temprature gaugo

Weights . .
Wheels
Alignment
Pressed
steel ..
..
Spoked
Windscreenwasher
..
Wiper

4,7,
4

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