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Suspension ride height

These are the recommended ride height/fluid pressures for each Make/Model of the ADO16. Where possible it is worth checking your ride height once of every six months or so. If you have a slight loss of fluid it is easier to rectify before the suspension de-pressurises fully.

Model

Front wing height*

Approx fluid pressure

Austin, Morris, Wolseley, Riley, MG 1100 Mk1

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

205 lb/sq in.
14.41 kg/cm²

MG (Normalair)

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

220 lb/sq in.
15.46 kg/cm²

Princess 1100

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

230 lb/sq in.
16.17 kg/cm²

Austin/Morris 1100 Mk2 & 1300 with rear arch spring

14 ± 3/8 in.
355 ± 9mm

195 lb/sq in.
13.71 kg/cm²

Austin/Morris 1100 Mk2 & 1300 (auto & man), Wolseley, Riley, MG 1300 Manual

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

225 lb/sq in.
18.82 kg/cm²

Austin/Morris 1300 GT

13 ± 3/8 in.
330 ± 9mm

205 lb/sq in.
14.41 kg/cm²

Austin America (auto & man)

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

220 lb/sq in.
15.46 kg/cm²

Wolseley, Riley, MG 1300 (auto)

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

212 lb/sq in.
14.9 kg/cm²

Princess 1300

13 5/8 ± 3/8 in.
346 ± 9mm

245 lb/sq in.
17.22 kg/cm²

*Front wing height is measured from the centre of the hub to the underside of the wing.

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