{"product_id":"austin-a40-somerset-1952-1954-engine-rebuild-manual-pdf-download","title":"Austin A40 Somerset 1952–1954 Engine Rebuild Manual | PDF Download","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf your Somerset’s engine is due for a rebuild, this is the manual for you\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers the 1,200 cc four-cylinder overhead-valve engine fitted to the Austin A40 Somerset from 1952 to 1954. It takes you from lifting the engine out of the car, through stripping it down and checking every part, to putting it back together and getting it running properly. The cooling, fuel, oil, ignition and clutch systems are covered too, because they’re the parts you’ll be working on while the engine is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou get it as a PDF download. You can keep it on a tablet in the garage, or print the pages you need and don’t mind getting oily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat models does the Manual cover\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin A40 Sommerset  Saloon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin A40 Sommerset Coupe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin A40 Countryman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin A40 10 CWT Delivery Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin A40 10 CWT Pick Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat’s in the manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and technical data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBore, stroke and compression ratio. Power and torque figures. Valve timing and clearances. Oil pressure. Capacities and adjustment settings. Details of the block, crankcase, head, pistons, rings, rods, crankshaft, camshaft and main bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving, stripping and rebuilding the engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to get the engine out and back in, including the mountings. Cylinder head removal and refitting. Rocker shaft, rocker arms and push rods. Valve removal, inspection and grinding, plus springs and guides. Pistons, rings and connecting rods. Crankshaft and main bearings. Camshaft, timing chain and flywheel. Block and crankcase inspection, then full reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadiator removal and refitting, thermostat testing, and the water pump stripped down to its spindle, bearings, impeller and seals. Fan belt adjustment, draining, flushing and general maintenance, with diagrams. There’s also a section on why an A40 overheats and what to do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel system and carburettors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zenith 30 VIG-8 fitted to the saloons and the twin SU carburettors on the Sports models. Float chambers, jets, needle valves, choke and throttle operation, cleaning, servicing and slow-running adjustment. The mechanical fuel pump is covered from dismantling to reassembly, along with the tank, fuel lines, throttle linkage, manifolds, air cleaner and fuel delivery faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow oil moves round the engine. Sump, strainer, oil pump and its drive, the pressure relief valve and how to check oil pressure. It also covers wear and faults caused by oil problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition and tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistributor removal and refitting, drive and vacuum advance, contact points and ignition timing. Spark plug cleaning, adjustment and firing order. Valve clearance adjustment and general running adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClutch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Borg and Beck single dry-plate clutch: cover and pressure plate, driven plate and linings, release bearing, withdrawal fork, pedal linkage, free-play and release lever adjustment, and relining the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFault diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor engine problems like loss of power, low compression, burnt or sticking valves, worn rings, heavy oil consumption, low oil pressure, bearing failure, overheating, backfiring and intermittent running, you get the likely causes and what to do about each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Guaranteed Safe Checkout | Shopify Secure | PayPal | VISA | Mastercard | Discover | Maestro | American Express | 100% Trusted Download | No Viruses | No Spyware | No Malware | No Spam | No Adware | No Malicious Software | PDF Download | Immediate Download| Bookmarked for easy navigation | Print the complete manual or just the pages you require | Suitable for all Windows, Mac \u0026amp; Linux systems | carmanualsdirect\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1338\/7747\/files\/safecheckout-trusted-pdf-logo_600x600.jpg?v=1672790097\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrint the complete manual or just the pages you require\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookmarked:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBookmarked for easy navigation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend using Adobe PDF Reader for best results \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend downloading to a PC or Laptop or visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Download Help\" href=\"https:\/\/carmanualsdirect.com\/pages\/downloading\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Help\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePage for further information regarding Smart Devices\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are Copyright©Car Manuals Direct and are used for promotional purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright©Car Manuals Direct 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Car Manuals Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42811981496402,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1338\/7747\/files\/Austin_A40_Somerset_Engine_Manual_Cover.png?v=1792035093","url":"https:\/\/carmanualsdirect.com\/products\/austin-a40-somerset-1952-1954-engine-rebuild-manual-pdf-download","provider":"Car Manuals Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}