BSA maintenance VE 8629

B S A Maintenance

Engine
Oil Castrol : GP 50
Control tap : Feeds cylinders [No. 1 has restrictor in the feed pipe : BW ] and the big ends. Two turns [ approx.] open to give a slight blue haze at the exhaust.
Dipstick : Nearside crankcase
Filter : Steel mesh, Crankcase drain plug
Drain and refill every 1000 miles

Plugs : KLG M50 or Champion 7 or modern NGK equivalent
Gap 28 thou.

NB. Nearside is No. 1 cylinder

Tappets : 2 thou clearance at tdc firing stroke

Carburrettor

Filter in fuel line banjo

Distributor

Easiest to remove – [ see small locating bolt on timing case boss ] – before setting points at 12 thou.
An off-centre spigot ensures this will not upset the timing.

Clutch
Cork plates must run in oil - [will drag when cold ]
¼ Pint SAE 40
Adjust operating shaft on off-side of crankcase to give ¼ inch free movement at pedal.

Gearbox
Castrol D 140 - level plug on nearside
[NB there is only a ‘thrower’ on the mainshaft to seal oil, so it tends to drain into the diff-housing.]

Differential
Castrol D 140 -fill to bottom of level plug behind front number plate. Do not overfill or oil will reach the brake
Chassis
Grease all nipples every 500 miles
Adjust Hartford shock-absorbers quite tight

Brakes
Front brake acts through the diff. Rotate both wheels when adjusting wing nut on the rod.
Rear brake has a compensating spring in the rod.






Starting
Check petrol - 4 gallons unleaded
Check engine oil
Check diff. oil level if car has not been used for some time - - empty if necessary

Turn on petrol
Switch on ignition
Choke full if cold. NO Choke if warm
Full retard
Hand throttle ¼ open
Declutch
Press starter

It should start immediately

Close choke button
Set hand throttle
Engage gear
Half retard before driving away
Oil pressure will be 15lbs cold, it must fall to 2-5lbs when warm. If not stop and check control tap and pipes
Charge at 8 – 10 amps when no lights are on.


Best cruising speed is 42 mph [ 2800 rpm]

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