Luvax shock absorbers

Luvax Servicing Instructions

Luvax Vane or Rotor Type of Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, which were fitted as standard equipment on a number of British cars prior to 1939, are of three types:
1) The Constant Pressure Non-Adjustable Type; 2) The Adjustable Type; 3) The Finger-Tip Control Type
Certain instructions issued by the makers of these shock absorbers are common to all three types.

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Mini Tips

A useful collection of short pieces of advice from Register members that are not in the workshop manuals. Torque settings No torque settings are given in the manuals for SVW engines. Recommended settings are: Pounds/foot nm Cylinder head 50 68 Main bearings 65-70 88-95 Big ends 30-35 41-47 Little ends […]

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MG Wire wheel

Repairing Wire Wheels – 1937 Article

This is a 1937 article from “PRACTICAL MOTORIST” magazine on Repairing Wire Wheels. “It is quite possible for a car to be driven with a bent wheel without the owner being aware of it. It is a good plan therefore, to make an occasional inspection. If it is a wire […]

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WA Gearbox, brake and chassis

Rocking & Rolling – Part 1

Tips on Maintenance by John Bannister The experience of driving a ‘well maintained’ SVW car can be quite a revelation! Not only is the car quieter than expected, with none of those rattles and shakes many of us just come to accept, but the road manners, handling and braking are […]

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SA chassis

Rocking & Rolling – Part 2

by John Bannister This is the second of a three-part article (see Rocking & Rolling and Rocking & Rolling – Part 3) appeared in last year’s Review (Issue 11) and both articles should be read together if you wish to carry out a comprehensive appraisal of your own car’s suspension […]

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VA chassis and suspension

Rocking & Rolling – Part 3

by John Bannister The Rocking & Rolling and Rocking & Rolling – Part 2 articles advised on ways to maintain and improve the road manners of our cars. This article continues with this theme, hopefully providing more useful advice on ways to improve the safety, road handling and the driveability […]

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Servicing the SA – 1937 Article for Traders

THE MOTOR TRADER April 7, 1937 – “TRADER” SERVICE DATA No. 12 Servicing the M.G. Two-Litre Described as a fast touring car the M.G. 2-litre will, when kept in condition, give a very good performance indeed.   It is essential that the various factors upon which tune depends receive proper attention. Actually the […]

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WA Reference Manuals

Original WA factory produced reference manuals. Essential information for the maintenance of the MG WA including details about the chassis, engine, carburetters, brakes etc. as well as running-in. This manual goes beyond ordinary maintenance and is the key reference guide with useful data, detailed instructions and relevant illustrations. There is […]

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