This comprehensive Austin MG Sprite Midget 1970 Factory Service Repair Manual provides detailed instructions and guidance for maintaining and repairing your classic car. It covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you have the information you need to tackle any repair or maintenance task with confidence. This official manual is a valuable resource for any owner, whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a first-time DIY enthusiast. It's written in a clear and concise manner, using detailed illustrations, diagrams, and specifications to guide you through each procedure step-by-step. The manual covers all aspects of maintenance and repair, including: - **General Maintenance**: Learn essential maintenance routines, ensuring your Sprite Midget runs smoothly. - **Troubleshooting**: Troubleshoot common issues with ease, using this manual's advanced troubleshooting guide. - **Engine Service & Repair**: Gain insights into engine operation and repair, covering everything from tune-ups to overhauls. - **Transmission Service & Repair**: Understand the intricacies of your transmission, learn how to service and repair it effectively. - **Brake System**: Master the intricacies of your braking system, ensuring safe and reliable stopping. - **Wiring Diagram**: Navigate your Sprite Midget's electrical system with ease using comprehensive wiring diagrams. - **Electrical System**: Gain a deep understanding of your vehicle's electrical system, diagnose and repair issues confidently. - **Suspension**: Learn about suspension components, their functions, and how to maintain them effectively. - **Periodic Lubrication**: Understand the importance of regular lubrication, ensuring your Sprite Midget runs smoothly. - **Steering**: Dive into the steering system, learn how to diagnose and repair steering issues. - **Cooling System**: Gain insight into the cooling system, learn how to maintain and repair it effectively. - **Fuel Injection/Fuel System**: Master the intricacies of your fuel system, diagnose and repair fuel-related issues. - **Emission System**: Understand the workings of your emission system, ensure your Sprite Midget meets environmental standards. - **Heater / Air Conditioning**: Learn how to maintain and repair your car's climate control system for optimal comfort. - **Engine Control System**: Gain a thorough understanding of your Sprite Midget's engine control system. - **Chassis / Body**: Understand the structural integrity of your Sprite Midget, learn how to diagnose and repair body issues. - **Restraint System**: Ensure the safety of your vehicle, understand the functionality and maintenance of your restraint system. - **Interior**: Learn how to repair and maintain the interior components of your Sprite Midget. - **Differential / Drive**: Understand the workings of your drivetrain, learn how to diagnose and repair differential issues. - **Axle**: Explore the specifics of your axle system, learn how to maintain and repair axles. With this manual, you'll have the knowledge and tools to confidently tackle any repair or maintenance task, saving time and money on professional labor costs. This comprehensive resource provides step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and in-depth technical information, empowering you to become a proficient Sprite Midget mechanic.

The Austin MG Sprite Midget, a compact roadster produced from 1958 to 1971, captured the hearts of enthusiasts with its playful spirit and nimble handling. Introduced in 1958 as the Austin Healey Sprite, it was later rebranded as the MG Sprite in 1961, offering a more affordable and accessible entry point into the world of British sports cars. The Midget, a slightly larger and more powerful iteration, joined the lineup in 1961, featuring a 1098cc A-Series engine and a longer wheelbase. Despite its diminutive size, the Midget possessed a surprisingly potent personality, thanks to its lightweight construction and lively engine. Its simple design, with a canvas soft-top and minimal amenities, emphasized the driving experience, allowing enthusiasts to feel truly connected with the road. The 1970 Austin MG Sprite Midget, the last year of production for this iconic model, embodied the spirit of its predecessors. It retained the signature open-top design, minimalist interior, and agile handling that made it a favorite among sports car enthusiasts. This year saw some notable updates, including a revised front grille with integrated headlights and a more powerful engine option. The 1275cc A-Series unit, borrowed from the larger MG MGB, provided a significant boost in performance, allowing the Sprite to tackle winding roads with even greater enthusiasm. The factory service repair manual, a valuable resource for owners and mechanics, provided detailed instructions for maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of this iconic vehicle. From engine rebuilds to bodywork repairs, the manual served as a comprehensive guide, enabling owners to preserve the legacy of their beloved Sprite Midget for generations to come.