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TD Operation Manual - Cockpit Details

There are specific details in this section on the operations of your car such as switches, lamps, gauges, the instruments and driving adjustments.

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TAIL & NUMBER-PLATE LAMPS

Rear Lights

Number-Plate Lamp   •   Panel Light Switch

Rear lamps

The tail- and stop-lamps are incorporated in the tail-lamp units, and use twin filament bulbs, the second filaments of which are automatically switched on when the foot brake is applied, thus providing a marked increase in the brightness of the lamps for warning purposes. It must be noted that the bulb is a special, one which can only be fitted the right way round to avoid a reversal of the tail and stop effects. The bulbs are marked "TOP" to facilitate correct fitting.

Number plate lamp

The number-plate lamp only operates when the side- and tail-lights are switched on. Access to the bulb is easily obtained by removing the cover, after un-screwing the securing screw.

Panel light switch

The switch is situated at the extreme left of the panel. The light only comes on when the sidelamps are switched on, and the switch is of the knob type providing control over the lighting.

Panel light switch

The switch is situated at the extreme left of the panel. The light only comes on when the sidelamps are switched on, and the switch is of the rheostat type providing control over the brightness of the lighting.

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THE SWITCHES

Fog-Lamp Switch

Windscreen Wiper Switch   •   Inspection Light

Fog lamp switch

This is on the left of the panel and the light only comes into operation when the switch is operated if the sidelamps are on. Remember it is illegal to use the fog-lamp except in conditions of fog.

Windscreen wiper switch

The dual wipers are driven from the electric motor secured to the top of the screen. To operate, pull the seating lever towards you and move the switch to the right. The wipers only operate when the ignition is switched on.

Inspection light

A two-pin socket is provided for an inspection hand lamp or map-reading light. The socket is on the instrument panel and is always "live".

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WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES

Fuel Light   •   Water Temperature Gauge

Ammeter   •   Oil Pressure Gauge

Fuel warning light

This small light glows green when the quantity of fuel in the tank has fallen to approximately 4 to 3 gallons (11.3 to 13.5 litres), giving warning that the fuel supply is getting low.

Ammeter

This instrument shows the rate at which the battery is being charged or discharged. When the dynamo is supplying more current than is required the ammeter will show the charging rate. A discharge will be shown if the demand of the equipment switched on is greater than the dynamo output. When battery is fully charged the charging rate will be low, due to the functioning of the automatic voltage control. This gives an indication of the condition of the battery.

Oil pressure gauge

The oil gauge, which is located on the right of the panel, shows the pressure of the oil which is being delivered by the oil pump to the engine lubricating system and gives an indication that the pump is functioning correctly. It does not indicate the amount of oil in the engine. It should indicate a pressure in the region of 60 lb.(4.2. kg./cm.2) under normal running conditions. It will, of course, show a lower figure when the engine is running slowly.

Pressure and temperature gauge

The oil gauge, which is located on the right of the panel, shows the pressure of the oil which is being delivered by the oil pump and indicates that the pump is functioning correctly. A pressure between 25 and 40 lb. (1.75 and 2.8 kg./cm.²) is shown under normal running conditions. A lower figure is shown when the engine is running slowly. The second scale indicates the cooling water temperature which should be from 80° to 90° C.

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THE INSTRUMENTS

Speedometer   •   Revolution Indicator

Clock   •   Starting Handle   •   Jack

Speedometer

The speedometer is of large diameter and provided with both trip and total mileage recorders. The trip recorder is reset to zero by means of the knob in the lower portion in the back of the speedometer, which can be reached through the aperature underneath the facia board. The trip is set by pulling the small knob downwards and turning it until the figures read zero.

Speedometer

The speedometer has both trip and total mileage recorders. The trip recorder is reset to zero by a knob in the lower portion of the speedometer, which projects below the facia board. Press the knob and turn it until the figures read zero.
A small warning light at the bottom of the dial glows when the headlamp beams are in the raised position.

Revolution Indicator and Clock

This indicates the engine speed. The indicator is marked in divisions of a thousand revolutions, and there is a small clock dial at the bottom. The clock is set by inserting the hand through the hole in the under-panel to reach the knob on the back-plate of the clock. Press the knob towards the clock and turn in the desired direction to set the hands. (see illustration above)

Starting Handle, Jack and Toolkit

The starting handle is located in spring clips on the back of the seat. The jack and tool kit are stowed in a compartment under the bonnet. The tool box may be reached from either side of the car. (see illustration above)

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DRIVING ADJUSTMENTS

Seat Adjustment

Steering Column Adjustment   •   Tool Kit

Seat Adjustment

A lever is provided at each end of the seat and must be pressed outwards to release the catches. Two adjusters are provided at the top of the back-rest. These are secured to the wheel arches and adjustment is effected by slackening the wing nuts and moving the back-rest to suit.

Steering Column

This is adjustable for length by slackening off the dome-headed nut and moving the wheel along the splines as required.
Do not forget to retighten the nut.

Toolkit

A comprehensive set of tools is provided as detailed below: -

Ring-type tappet spanner.
Wheel brace.
Ring spanner for cylinder head nuts.
Tappet feeler gauge (.019”).
¾ lb. hammer.
Pair of pliers.
Grease gun.
Tool roll.
Adjustable spanner.
Two tyre levers. 		Tyre valve spanner.
Distributer feeler and screwdriver.
Tyre pump.
Set of box spanners:
1/4” x 5/16”, 3/8” x 7/16”, 1/2” x 9/16” and
tommy bar.
Set of open spanners:
1/4” x 5/16”, 3/8” x 7/16”, 1/2” x 9/16”
Screwdriver.
Jack.
Jack handle.

(The tools supplied may vary or be omitted from time to time as a result of steel supply situation.)

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