MORRIS 1930-1959
   
Series I - 8 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 90mm
Displacement 918.6cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich MA
Standard BA
Weak M7


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck composite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 6½°


Series II - 8 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 90mm
Displacement 918.6cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich M6
Standard BD
Weak M7


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck composite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 6½°


Series E - 8 HP (1939-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 90mm
Displacement 918.6cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich M9
Standard EK
Weak MOW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck composite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Mintex


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 6½°


Minor Series MM (1949-51)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 57mm x 90mm
Displacement 918.636cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich M9
Standard EK
Weak MOW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and timing cover
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck composite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS on front wheels
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber Vert. to ¾°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 9°; After chassis No. 114924 7½°


Minor Series II (1952-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 58mm x 76mm
Displacement 800cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 30 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich EB
Standard GG
Weak MOW


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.011" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.011" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing chain cover
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and timing chain cover
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck composite


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Series II S.V. 10 HP (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1292cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich V2
Standard CF
Weak M9


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan kpulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 6½°


Series III OHV 10 HP (1938)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1292cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich DK
Standard DJ
Weak DH


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type -
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle Nil
King pin angle 6½°


Series M 10 HP (1939-48)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 63.5mm x 90mm
Displacement 1140cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich No. 3
Standard EF
Weak AD
Weaker V3


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 1½°
King pin angle 6½°


Series II 12 HP (1936)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1550cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich Cold pipe: H1; Hot pipe: M1
Standard Cold pipe: AR; Hot pipe: M2
Weak Cold pipe: AD; Heated pipe: S
Weaker Cold pipe: HA; Heated pipe: M9


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 6½°


Series II 12 HP (1937)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1550cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich H1
Standard AR
Weak AC
Weaker HA or M9


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2½°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 6½°


Series III 12 HP (1938-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1550cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich No. 3
Standard V2
Weak V3
Weaker M9


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot) (early type camshaft 0.015")
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Borg & Beck


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In parallel
Camber 2½°
Caster angle ½°
King pin angle 6½°


Series II - 14 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1818cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich RO
Standard AY
Weak JM


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8°


Series III - 14 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 61.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 1818cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich AQ
Standard GA
Weak 61 or 62


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Series II - 16 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.5mm x 102mm
Displacement 2062cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich R6
Standard RO
Weak AM
Weaker No. 4


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Series II - 18 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69mm x 102mm
Displacement 2288.4cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich RLB
Standard BE
Weak No. 6


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Series II - 21 HP (1936-38)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 110mm
Displacement 2915.8cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich KWR
Standard RJ
Weak RK


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Series II - 25 HP (1936-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 82mm x 110mm
Displacement 2485cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich KWR
Standard RJ
Weak RK


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.017" - 0.019" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Series III - 25 HP (1936-39)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 82mm x 110mm
Displacement 2485cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich DG
Standard DF
Weak OA6


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Chain and sprockets
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Fan pulley and chain cover
Ignition timing TDC (Fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Single Wet Plate
Clutch linings Cork inserts


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings Ferodo


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber 2°
Caster angle 3½°
King pin angle 8°


Oxford Series MO (1949-51)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.5mm x 87mm
Displacement 1476.53cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich ES
Standard FP
Weak HB


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley and pointer
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS on front wheels
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber Vertical to ¾° positive
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 9°


Oxford Series II (1954-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 89mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich M6
Standard M8
Weak MO


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprockets
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.016" - 0.021"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing case
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 8" Single Dry Plate (Hydraulic actuation)
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
Brake linings Ferodo MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3° positive
King pin angle 8¼°


Six (1948-54)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.5mm x 87mm
Displacement 2214.8cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich AA
Standard 81
Weak V3


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel and pointer
Intake valve opens 8° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.010" - 0.012"
Plug gap 0.018" - 0.022"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel and pointer
Ignition timing TDC (fully retarded)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed 2LS on front wheels
Brake linings


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In nil
Camber Vertical to ¾° pos.
Caster angle 3° (1° after car No. SMS790)
King pin angle 9° (9½ with telescopic dampers)

Cowley (1954-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 65.48mm x 89mm
Displacement 1200cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU
Rich M6
Standard M8
Weak MO


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on timing sprockets
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.016" - 0.021"
Ignition timing indication Pointer on timing case
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 7¼" Single Dry Plate (Hydraulic actuation)
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS (front)
Brake linings Ferodo MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3° positive
King pin angle 8¼°


Isis (1955-56)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.38mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639.4cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H4
Rich CS2
Standard 7
Weak No. 6


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Figure 'I' on flywheel
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC with 0.0234" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.024" - 0.026"
Ignition timing indication 0.2" on periphery of crankshafts pulley
Ignition timing 6° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 9" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn 'Borglite' lining


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed Hydraulic 10" drums
11" drums from chassis No. 4566
Brake linings 10" drum: Ferodo M20 1¾" x 9.42" x 0.198"
11" drum: M20 2.25" x 10.28" x 0.198"


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8½°


Minor 1000 (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 62.94mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H2
Rich S
Standard BX1
Weak MO


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.019" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing TDC (HC); 4° BTDC (LC)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 6¼" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed
Brake linings M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Minor 1000 (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 62.94mm x 76mm
Displacement 948cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H2
Rich ANZ
Standard M
Weak EB


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.019" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing TDC (HC); 4° BTDC (LC)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck 6¼" Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed
Brake linings M11


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber 1°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 7½°


Oxford Series III (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H2
Rich AH2
Standard M
Weak CF


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic operation
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed
Brake linings MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8¼°


Cowley 1500 (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 40 - 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H2
Rich AH2
Standard M
Weak CF


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.015" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Hydraulic operation
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed
Brake linings MR19


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 3⁄32"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 8¼°


Isis Series II (1957-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 79.375mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 2639.4cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 55 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H4
Rich BE
Standard Needle No. 7
Weak AO


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Marks on chain wheels, bright links on chain
Intake valve opens 5° BTDC at 0.030" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and arrow
Ignition timing 3° - 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck or Automatic
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed
Brake linings M20


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄8"
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3¼°
King pin angle 8½°


Oxford Series V (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 88.9mm
Displacement 1489cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 50 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type H2
Standard M


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.014" - 0.016"(hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.014" - 0.016" (hot)
Valve-timing indication Timing gears
Intake valve opens TDC at 0.021" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing 5° BTDC (HC); TDC (LC)


Clutch
Clutch type Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate 8" dia.
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Girling Drum 2LS (front; single (rear)
Brake linings Ferodo AM4


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 1⁄16" to 1⁄8"
Camber ¾° to 1°
Caster angle 6½°
King pin angle 8¼°


Mini-Minor (1959)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 69.916mm x 68.26mm
Displacement 848cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 60 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor SU type HS2
Rich M2
Standard EB
Weak GG


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Timing wheels
Intake valve opens TDC at 0.019" tappet clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.014" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.025"
Ignition timing indication Flywheel
Ignition timing TDC When distributor for premium grade fuel is fitted
3½° BTDC when distributor for regular grade fuel is fitted


Clutch
Clutch type B.M.C. Double acting 7½" Newton-Bennett plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn


Brakes
Brake type Lockheed hydraulic
Brake linings M32


Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out 1⁄8" toe-out (front); 1/8" toe-in (rear)
Camber 1°
Caster angle 1½°
King pin angle 9½°