TD Operation Manual - Wheels & Tyres

upholstery

The upholstery should be cleaned at regular intervals by wiping it with a damp cloth and polishing it with a clean soft cloth when it is dry.
The use of polish is quite unnecessary.

JACKING UP (REAR)

The screw-type jack should be placed under the rear spring, close to the axle, when lifting the rear of the car.

JACKING UP (FRONT)

The screw-type jack should be placed under the lower wishbones, with its pad engaging the depression between the spring seating and the lower link.

Tyre Removal

Remove all valve parts to completely deflate the tyre and push both cover edges into base of the rim at the point diametrically opposite to the valve, then the cover edge near the valve over the rim edge (see illustration).
This permits the tyre valve to be pushed through the hole in the rim and the inner tube to be withdrawn for attention when required.

Tyre Replacement

A similar technique has to be employed when replacing the tyre, first fitting the tyre into the rim at a point opposite to the valve, and finishing the fitting in the region of the valve, keeping the beaded edge in the well base of the rim.

Repairing Tubes

Have punctures injuries vulcanized. Ordinary patches should only be used for emergencies. Vulcanising is absolutely essential in the case of tubes manufactured from synthetic rubber.

Balancing Tyres

The light sides of the covers are marked with three white spots and the heavy sides of the tubes with black spots. Tyres and tubes should be fitted with these spots coinciding to ensure the best balance.
Improved balance can be achieved by the use of Dunlop rim weights (Part Nos. W.B.W. 1 to 7) ½ oz. to ¾ oz.) as required.
The wheels should be balanced as accurately as possible, using only one weight in preference.