Leyland LF Special Tuning for the MIDGET and SPRITE 1275 c.c. ENGINESSPECIAL TUNING DATA Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE - ENGLAND Model MipceT III & SPRITE IV 1275 cc Sheet ca- 12 baue ¢ SCREPTIVE INDEX : Deseription Part No. Qty/C: BODYWORK Bonnet securing strap set cass 33811 ES Rubber Toggle Strap set Gass 4016 ES Headlamp Cowl Kit GAIT 33851 BS BRAKES DS1i Brake pad set (competition) CANT 1694 BS VG 95/1 Lined brake shoes co ac 89972 ES CANSHAFIS — Road 165, S65, S1,, 24, Litt +250" C-ABG 567 1 E-2/Z-2 Rally 10°, 508, 51°, 21° List 250" GoaBS 542001 E-2/2-2 Racing 502) 700, 750) 45°) Lage 1315" CARS 5291 52/22 Super Sprint 60°, 802, as°, 55°, Ligt 1315" C-ABG 595 £-2/2-2 Sprint: 60°, 60°, 75°, 45°, Lift .315" C-ABG 597 a E-2/Z-2 CARBURETTER “Ti” Twin SU Assenbly cau 194004 B3 Installation Kit for C-AUD 194 Carbs CoAgT 33341 3 Flare pipe for 13" SU Carb. alloy car 24702 E3 2)" Twin SU Assenbly cau 41601 =3 Installation Kit for C-AUD 416 cass 40014 23 Flare Pipes for 34” Carburetters conn 72032 E3 Air Cleaner 1}" SU Carb C-AHT 210 2 E-3 Weber 45 DCOE 13 cam 431 E3 stallation Kit and manifold for Weber GAIT 33601 E3 CRANKSHAPT Competition Nitrided Crankshaft ca 326° 4 Bs CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL Ligntened flywheel cam 1 4 B3 Competition clutch cover assembly CONS 5461 E2 Conpetition clutch driven plate CABS 5474 2 CYLINDER HEAD Race Extra Large Valve cone 221 B1 Race Large Valve coaHD 222 E41 Polished 19ce Con 134 E1 DISTRIBUTOR Competition timing (Lucas 41110) com 166 4 E2 EXUAUST SYSTEM Conpetition large bore manifold cum ou 1 B2 FINAL DRIVE & AXLE SHAPTS 737 ratio, matched crown wheel & pinion BTA 5354 Ea 319 ratio, matched crown wheel & pinion BIA 122301 Bd 4122. ratio, matched crowm wheel & pinion BTA 539001 Bd Linited slip digserential CoBTA 12264 E46 Axle shaft, heavy duty, Disc wheels only cet 9402 Ba Axle shaft, heavy duty, Wire wheels only copra 9392 E4 GEARBOX Straight cut close ratio gear set complete. CAI 33191 Ba IMPORTANT: Tuning of the kind decribed on thi sheet axpratly exch by the tarma oftheSPECIAL TUNING DATA Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE » ENGLAND 4 SPRITE IV, 1275cc Sheet za ~ 2 Issues CRIPTIVE INDEX (Cont'd.) Part No. Qty./Car Sheet No. ng Booklet ~ 1275Scc Midget/Sprite C-AKD 5098 Data Sheet Set ~ all models CnASS 3333 uning Sheets Binder, der set for Binde: and Special Tuning Emblems (1 pa: 1 ‘al Tuning Lapel Badge ec kit complete 1 E3 er Extra lorge radiator ARO 9809 1 E-3 0% at top, +0407" CHABS 043043, 4 El Flat top forged +640" CHAI 338243 zl Flat top forged +020" CHAIT 338223, t El Lightweight forged dished (9.75:1) set CHAIT 3377 Eel (state size required) sue Deep sump and oil pick-up kit Coag 3324 a 3 SPARKING PLUGS Champics heady c-37H 4208 4 Ee 4 E-2 4 E2 4 E-2 competition settiz 1 Ea 1 4 Shock abscrber, adjustable rear RH. 1 Ea rear LH. d 4 2 E4 1 E4 complete 9/16" dia. 1 ES —— a t ES 1 BS for CoAHT 56 and $7 i ES Rear bump stop kit 1 Ea 406" (35. 7K) dia 4 E-2 material ¢ E2 E3 E3 8 E-3 1 53 8 E-2 8 E2 = locating collar 8 E2 i3" x 5" 5 ESSPECIAL TUNING when carrying out work on these cars alweys refer te Workshop Menual AKD 402 ver Head - Stage Remove all frazes sleeves in place when matching h ession ratio may be reised by machining the head face, .012" is approximately equel to 1 ce reductio in combustion chamber volume. Examine the watecways to en: 2 aré core wires remaining. Use the competiticn cylinder head gasket C-AHT 188 and ensure there are no burrs at the base of the head studs by recoving the studs and counter sinking the holes. A lightly polished standard cylinder head C-AHT 1 Ls available with 19cc combustion chamber (9.5 Stage 2 Road Tune (9.5:1 ratio) A large valved polished and gas flowed cyl! should be fitted in conjunction with a special distributor, tein +#" SU special inlet manifold and air “leaners which are contained in the cas! installation kit and a free flow exhaust manifold which should be caupled to a straight through exhaust system. nder heed and competiticn head gasket Description Part No. Cylinder Head CoaAHT 453 " SU carburetters CLAUD 640 Installation Kit (carburetters) AIT 4040. Distributor c-27H 7766 N64¥ Sparking Plugs 4208 Gasket (Cylinder head) 188 Exhaust Manifold 1" Perfomance Figures (By kind permission of "Motor"? Acceleration through gears from rest MP.K. Kn.P. 30 o-40 0-50 +60 70 80 0-128 30 o-45 Standing quarter mile Acceleration in Top Gear MaPLH Kn, 20-40 32464 30-50 48-20 40-60 64-96 50~70 80-113 60-80 96-129 70-90 113-145 Maximum Speeds 9 lap. 95 mpen. 1! Flying quarter mile ST mph.SPECIAL TUNING DATA BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE + ENGLAND ModebanceT III & SPRITE IV,~1275cc Sheet & - 2 Issue 3 ange 126 729 for the star All camshafts fitted to these models use n the conventional oi] punp drive. They are not interchangeable w: Deive Oil Punp type. For road and rally use with emphasis on mid range torque the C~AEA 567 camshaft For racing purposes C-AES 529 has increased valve lift +394" (10M) and opening period while two new camshafts for short circuit or sprint work are also available with even longer periods. For complete camshaft specification refer to sheet Z ~ Distributor Distributor C-27H 7766 {s available for use with the above camshaft, most stages of tune require static setting of T.0.C. Maximum tune may require 1° or 2 A.T.D.C. Valves ‘The standard inle © can be replaced by C-AEG 569 in improved material. A large diameter inlet valve C-AEG $44 1-401" (35.7%) is also available. C-AEG 544 is Fitted to the competition cylinder head C-AHT 222. ‘The stem lengths of these valves are longer than Cooper 'S' and they are NOT interchangeab! Standard valve springs suffer valve crash around 6700 r.p.m. without causing undue load on the valve gear. Stronger (180 1b.) springs may be required for competition, these raise valve crash to around 8300 r.p.m. with the C-AEG 529 Cae Valve Spring Inner C-AEA 6528 off Valve Spring Outer C-AEA 524.8 Bottom Collar C-ABA 65408 ‘The locating collar C-ABA 654 must be fitted with high lift camshafts to prevent valve springs becoming ‘solid’. Plugs For rally or road use N64Y (C+37H 4208) will be most suitable. For racing it will depend on various factors, but NS7R (C-27H 5982), N62R (C-37H 2149) or N6OY (C-37H 2148) caver a suitable range. Exhaust Mar A competition large bore exhaust manifold, C-AHT 11 can be connected to a large bore silencer with tail pipe terminating in front of the rear wheel for ck use, or it can be connected into the existing exhaust systen for rally/road A competition clutch is available, cover assembly C-AES S46 has @ stronger diaphragm spring and should be fitted with driven plate C-AES $47. For very highly tuned power units a special clutch may be required, if 105 b.h.p. is likely to be exceded.SPECIAL TUNING DATA Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE - ENGLAND Model mxpciT III @ SPRITE IV, 1275cc Sheet = - 3 Issue 3 where ofl surge is experienced in competition it is recommended that a Deeper repositioned oil pick up be fitted. These are contained in kit the car was rot del an oil cooler a c-ags 3323. For racing use the larger capacity cool air flow to the radiator and SU carburetters are available C-AUD 194 and should be Kit C-AIT 3334, This kit contains all necessary gask ¢ with ) studs, ete Flare pipes C-AHT 247 may be fitted to restrict blow back and air clean: HT 210 are also available for normal road use. vin choke 45 D.C.0.E.) C-AHT 143 is available to suit a Other uses may require different chokes or jets. Fitting kit CoAIT 3360 is complete wi or the Weber and contains all the necessary parts required. Valve Ge: A strengthened rocker shaft C-AEG 299 was fitted duction from Engine No. 120C/Da/H16597, using modified rocker pillars 126 1926 and 126 1927, The pillars must be located correctly to maintain the cil supply and locate the shaft. Friction between the rockers can be reduced by replacing the coil springs wi solid spacers C-AEG 392 (3 off), The standard rocker 126 1221 can be further. lightened by carefully grinding the sides of the pad and bosses. Ensure correct positioning over the valve by Using spacing washers AEG 162 or slightly machining the pillars. A specially lengthened adjuster screw should be used w Race, Sprint or Super Sprint cashafts, Part No. C-AEA 692. Elywhee! A specially lightened flywher (5-87 kg.) C-AHT 70 is available weighi +S lbs. ‘This must be balanced ws balance. ightened Tappets & Sprocket Special teppet C-ASG 579 are available that are lighter than standard thus gon the camshaft and raising the valve crash point. clutch, crankshaft and damper to ensure pert A lightened steel camshaft sprocket C-AES 5) NOT suitable for 8 Series e1 also available, This 1g would be incorrect " HS6 SU cacburetters C-AUD 416 can be fitted with the fitting kit GAIT 4001 which includes manifold and flare pipes.SPECIAL TUNING DATA Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGOON-ON-THAMES - BERKSHIRE - ENGLAND Model tose III & SPRITE IV, -1275cc Sheet 5 - 4 Issue 3 Gearbox Close ratio straight cut gear set C-AJJ 3319 is available for to these gearboxes end all the necessary joints and lock washers are included in this kit which gives the following ratio Ensure that the latest Laygear 226 673 is fitted when installing these close tio gears. Ratios ‘The following alternative axle ratios are available to fit these cars 11/41 teeth Cron wheel & pinion BTA 535, 10/39 teeth Standard (late cars) BTA 1223, 9/38 teeth Standard (early cars)’ BTA 539 Limited Slip Differen type i Axle shaft Stronger axle shai: T-RTA 940 are available for competition use on cars Disc wheels only v.! shafts C-BTA 939 iteble f 's with Wire Wheels. Ensure that the wheel hearings are in good condition when fitting new shafts. Front Suspens. nay be lowered slightly by changing to thé softer front Zn 4214, Altematively, or if the car is to be lowered 2 lowering kit C-AJJ 3322 which contains a special packing = the resound stops. The standard front springs AHA 2003 give the Greaves: Fide height Rear’ Suspension A lowered rear rcad spring C-AHA 6272 is available to be used in conjunction 1 lowered front suspension. with shock absorbers C-AHA 6451 R.H. and C-AHA 6452 L.H. are available, a harder setting, For the rear use adjustable shock absorbers C-AHA 7906 R.H. and C-AHA 7907 L.H, These can be adjusted after fitting to obtain the desired dampii . Before fitting the shock absorbers, they should be mounted in a vice and the stroke for a few minutes to expel any air from the vali If large capacity fuel tanks or heavy loads are carried, also for towing, it is recommended that the special rear busp rubbers are fitted C-AJJ 4031.SPECIAL TUNING DATA 2 eee When anew car is ordered with an anti roll bar it 4s fitted with one 9/16" (14,3) dia. but if the cer was suppliec without # roll bar it may be fitted afterwards using kit C-AJJ 3314 which cont ns all necessary parts and fitting instructions. g For competition use two larger clameter roll bars are available ¢" (15.9%) dia. ast 58 oF 11/16" (17 CAH $7, These will fit straight onto cers eady fitted with a works coll bar. but installation kit C-AJJ 3356 will be required 1 ly Been fitted. ‘cim 60 spoke wire wheels Part No, C-AHA 7573 are available. These are 13" (330.26) dla. with 5" (427%) rims. The latest Rostyle wheel Part No. AKA 8892 which has a 44" rim can be fitted to earlier cars with disc wheels providing the latest hubs Pact No. BTA 1254 are fitted. These can be identified by a grove in the periphery of the wheel mounting flange. Wheel nut torque must not exceed 45ib.ft. (6.2 kgem). Contact tyre manufact: @irect for all tyre reconmendations but note that great care must be taken if any larger wheels or tyres are fitted. The front brake hoses must be regularly checkee and it is essential to ensure that the brake hose 1s well clear of the tyre. Bonnet Straps Fo elininete any possibility of the bomet flying open during competition ev leather straps as supplied under part number C-AJJ 3381 should be fitted. AL cars competing in International competition events must have a supplementary locking device such as the leather steaps fitted to the bonnet and boot lid. Brakes Competition Ferodo DS11 brake pad set C-AHT 26 is recommended for competition usc, together with V6 95/1 rear brake linings C-88G 8997, Use only Lockheed Series II Disc Brake Fluid for flushing or topping up. Special Tuning Enblems British Leyland Special Tuning self adhesive enblems are now available in pairs under Part No. C-AKD 5125. In vinyl material they are practically indestructable once fitted to a smooth flat surface. Headlamp Cowls These fix direct to the headlamp etc, Part No. C-AJS 3365 (1 pair). 'S and protect the light units from stone damage Altemator Pitting B special Bracket C-AHT 32 is designed to take the increased loading when using Lucas 11AC alternator 13H 2131 in place of the existing dynamo, This will cope with extra lights or continual stop-start motoring where the dynamo output may not be adequate.SPECIAL TUNING DATA — Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE - ENGLAND Modelyrocer rz & SPRITE IV 127Sec ~SheatE™= 6 Issue 2 TZ0 ; 183 have changed pinion be: y complete digferen* al assemblies are interchangeable between early and late type axles, crown wheel and pinions 'A' are NOT interchangeable. ‘The differential cage ATA 7036 (illus. C) remains unaltezed and ALL axl accept the Limited Slip Differential C-BTA 1226. CW. 2P. | Carrier Assy. No.of | Part ‘No. Part No. Differential Ratio |Teeth |Tllustration A stration B| Assy. Part No. | Standard Model. 36727 [isan 7240 * ATA 7167 BTA 51 Riley 1-5 3.9 |10/39 7354.* ATA 7167 BTA 1322 4022 | 9/38 ATA 7032 ATA 7326 * | Up to I 4.55 | 9/4. ATA 7032 ATA 7093 Morris $ ton Van 4.875 | 9/39 ATA 7032 2 7230 35 Van 5.375 | 9/43 ATA 7032 ATA 7073 * ecis GPO Van 3.727 | 11/41 BTA 535 BTA $49 BTA $51 Later Riley 1-5 3-9. | 10/39, BTA 1223 BIA BTA 1222 Sprite/Midget B 422 | 9/38 BTA 539 BEA 549 BTA 550 From | tog 4655 | 9/41] coBTA : BTA 549 ATA 7093 + Information only. No longer available I Sprite/Midget Change Point HAN7-2473%/GAN2-16183 9 Sprite/Midget Change Point HANSG6226/GAN4~77591Leyland ise | Data | Sheet 2-1 Issue 7 Model ‘The following information is issued in order to facilitate the choice of a suitable final drive ratio and tyre for any particula: ‘The table indicates the wheel revolutions per mile for various tyre sizes, £: this the vehicle speed per 1000 engine revolutions per minute can be calculated using the formula? MPs 1/1000 RP. where A = Final Drive Ratio :1 B = Wheel revolutions per mile This formula gives the speed in direct top gear only but the equivalent road speed in any intermediate gear can be calculated by dividing this by the gearbox gear rat: ‘Tyre Size & Type Wheel revs | Tyce Size & Type Wheel revs (Buntop) per (Duntop) s20 x 10 Cea 1058 145/530 x 13 CRB2 965 M5 x 10 SP 1095 155/530 x 13 CRB2 960 | 520 x 10 cwad 1060 185/550 x 13 CRB2 904 500 x Li A? 1053 * 27S SR ox 13 MS MALL 865 145 x «10 SPaa 3080 175/708R x 13. SP44 910 195/70SR x 13. SP4a 862 crat 960 195/705R x 13 ¥S MK 865 sPaa 974 205/60 x 13. Rally Super 934 SP | 960 185/70SR x 13 MS Type 564 230 waa | 955 SP 44 959 520 x 14 cat ass creo 2013 880 x Lid R7 a07 + ! seo x 14 da 853 | 914 590 x 14 RSS Baz 917 590 x 14 C41 | 33 3 884 145 x 14 SP j 892 33 eao+ [ass x 44 SP 873 3 71 165 x 14 SP 854 3 867 sas. x 34 SP 821 a3 aor |i 13 934 550 x R7 775 + 3 e92 560 x cat {ate Ns MKi1| 855 i 590. x RSS 1 807 MS Snow est ao cat | 203 MS Type 564.869 |] 600 x RT [var cRes 927 rsx SP 1 320 ommation contact the tyre manufacturers direct. fe ratio or ty , which shoul: size will affée: acy of the be recalibrated by the instrum Any change in final di speedometer and odomet manufacturer, All wheel revs per mile are at 20 M.P.H. except those mec 100 M.P.HeData Leyland 227 | Model GENERAL Sheet = 2 - 2 Issue ‘The following chart shows details of camshafts produced for ‘A’ series _ Boa E rh a2 For identification see markings and cam lobe width (3" = 9.5%, 1! (48m) (40m) form Parts List of appropri: + For chet + For checking, set rocker cl. NB, See P.C.M.T. Mi details of changepois| Data Model GENERAL Sheet 2 - Issue 8 Assuming that the cylinder head gasket is not leaking due to distortion and that the correct sparking plugs, ignition timing and mixture are being used, the running tenperature with en sccuratgly graduated gauge, Note the boiling, points under pressure - 5 1b/sq-in. 226°F, 7 1b/sq.in. 232°F, 13 lb/sqin. 246°F and refer to the pressure on the cap. If excessive temperatures are conzimed, possible cause may be found anongst the following paragraphs, but overheating in traffic can often be prevented by opening the water valve and running the heater so thet this acts as an extra radiator. Exanine bottom hose on ‘A' series engines in case heater ou into the main bore. Cut off survius with a shacp knife or replace if there is any sign of flaking. The water punp should be checked to ensure clearance betweer vane and body is no nore then .020 to .030in. (.508 to .760h). .. The water pump intake bore should be as large és possible and the grinding of @ slight taper into the bore will also assist flow. insure fan belt tension is adequate. A larger water pump 126 1771 was fitted to the late Cooper ‘'S’ models and the 127 G2, this may be fitted to earlier models efter grinding away part of the block casting to clear the punp rotor. A new bottom hose 12h 1550 MUST be fitted at the same time. If existing thermostat is working cgrrectly, it may be better to fit a colder operating one, such as 13H 3727 (74°C, 165°). When thermostat is removed altogether it is essential to blank thermostat bypass, using sleeve kit C-AIJ 4012 On 'A' series engines, the bypass connection between head and water pump may be sealed. Agter continuel use in dusty conditions, the radiator core may become partially blocked with leaves and insects. This can be cleared by compressed air jet of water used in the opposite direction to normal air flow. Obstructions to air flow, such as badges, extra lights and relly plates can all cause overheating, and should obviously be reduced as much as possible. Ifa sump guard is fitted, it is essential to use a large capacity cooler, and this is also desirable for competition or motorway use. On the Mini range use a cooler such as that contained in kit C-AJJ 3309. On the Clubman range use kit C-AJJ 4030. Full details for oil cooler installations are shown on the M.G.B. Midget and Sprite parts micro film but a larger one is available part nunber C-ARO 9875 for the M.G-B. and ARO 9809 can be fitted to the Midget and Sprite. On the Mini Cooper 'S' the radiator efficiency was improved by changing from 43 gills per inch (25.4%) to 16 gills per inch (25.4%). This may be checked by counting vertically the number of horizontal fins in a given height of the radiator core. The latest Part No. ARA 2064 MUST be used with the correct cap ARA 2161 and inproved top hose 126 1164 on the 'S' only. This same radiator and cap can also be used on the Mini Cooper, but top hose 126 104 mst be used. For very severe conditions, an auxiliary radiator may be fitted to the Mini range using Kit C-AIS 4011. For the Mini range, 6 bladed fen 2A 998, Stiffener 2A 803 are the most for cooling. Teh 11 bladed Plastic Fan 126 1305 is quietest, but for racing tor 2 bladed Fan C-2A 997 may be used with stiffener 2A 803. The latest thermostat Part Nos. are as follows: 1a 3727 (74°C, 165°F), 13H 4070 (82°C, 180°), 13H 4964 (88°C, 192°F),SPECIAL TUNING DATA Issued by: BRITISH LEYLAND SPECIAL TUNING DEPARTMENT ABINGDON-ON-THAMES + BERKSHIRE + ENGLAND Model GENERAL Sheet 2-5 Issue i ‘The follewing chart shows Piston Dimensions for 'A' Seriea engines. Part hoe 12a 673 fiza 203 xs me fiza are Bare rar ar a Pin Ore CP FCSN TFG TF Compression Ted Bess? [aise [rise fo eee Piston Weight zezeer_[ a-a0ar | ete Rings = 7 < < tron 6 Seeks] tovee | aces fa aio] 01" YOK ors soz | soz0- | S020 | “ozo Avatiabie 398 ia ee sta. une (B) | 95 x evan | we [ror | 998 Wonat _| rorciyc | ro9ece, Tonmecting 2 iF ede Co) Gormant Tal Compression Tea] Piston Haight mings Crown ToT 07s ste use () Connecting fede tc) 23 ao7a275| Tx Tie ise 16 | AE SS] A SS Toe ee 12) D+ Dish, foltowd by approx: capactty of dish Flat = pistons have flat spe R= Raised, followed by approx. capscity of done tb) Engine Prefix or car type, ADO 15 Ls 1100/1300 range FE ta Formule Junior 5 ts Cooper 1S tee ia Sprite midget fc) Connecting rods are handed, two off each required. Soentical coes. 44) Se means solid aetet, Sp split auact one Part No. indicates four ston, PE aeans fully floating guagton pins S°y2cRs clanp type sudgeoh pin, Zaeane Anterference 12 gudgecr pin requiring (2) 86 2432 avatLable +1010" & .020" C-ABG 043 48 only +040" Sieing piston C-ABS 190 available ste atze only 226 19s and ABE $20 ace interchangeable as ses, having identical dimensions