Maserati Manual MK1
Lucas World Service News WSN604 Export
Mistral + 3500 GT Owner's Manual

TEST
C.2. External leak at Banjo

METHOD
Switch OFF the ignition. Examine banjo area on Metering Distributor for leakage.

ACTION
a) If there is no leakage, proceed to C.3.

 b) If there is evidence of leakage, ascertain if it is (i) around circlip in banjo bolt. (ii) at banjo/banjo-bolt matings. If at (i) A REPLACEMENT
      banjo-bolt should be fitted. If at (ii) REMOVE banjo-bolt and fit REPLACEMENT '0' rings .

TEST
C.3 Slackened Unions

METHOD
Check all unions visually, for cleanliness . Any slackened unions should be revealed by accompanying leakage.

ACTION
a) If the unions are satisfactory, proceed to C.4

b) If any unions have become slackened, correct by TIGHTENING.

TEST
C.4. Cracked lines

METHOD
Check all liner; visually, for, cleanliness. Remember to inspect those portions of the pipes which are normally enclosed by clamping
brackets. Any cracks should be revealed by accompanying leakage.

ACTION
a) If the lines are satisfactory, proceed to C.5

b) If cracks are present, the affected lines should be replaced. CARE should be taken to ensure that the pipe is well supported and
    prevented from twisting, when tightening or slackening unions. When fitting pipes, it is desirable that they should be properly aligned
    before tightening the unions. The union nuts must NOT be used for drawing pipes into position It should be remembered that
    the function of the clamping bracket is to support, not distort, the pipes.

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