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Lowlites - Splitties - Thou's - Millions

Pitman's Motorists' Library

"The Book of the Morris Minor 1000 (All models to 1960)" by Staton Abbey

APPENDIX
FOR QUICK REFERENCE



[Engine] [Cooling System] [Ignition System] [Clutch] [Gearbox] [Rear Axle]
[Steering] [Shock Absorbers] [Brakes] [Tyres]


Some of the figures given in this Appendix appear also in the appropriate chapters, but they are repeated here for quick reference when carrying out maintenance and adjustments.

Engine
Bore 62.93 mm
Stroke 76.2 mm
Capacity 948 c.c.
Compression ratio 8.3:1 (7.2:1 for use with low-grade fuel)
Maximum brake-horsepower (gross) 37 (34 with lower compression ratio)
Valve clearance 0.012" cold, 0.011" hot
Sump oil capacity 7 pints (including filter)
Lubricant Summer, engine oil, grade SAE 30.
Winter, SAE 20. Alternatively multi-grade oil)
Cooling System
Water capacity 9.75 pints
Anti-freeze Quantity to use: 2 pints (see page 39)
Fuel System
Carburettor S.U., type H2, 1.25"
Standard jet needle BX1
Fuel pump S.U. electric
Petrol tank capacity 6.5 gallons (early models, 5 gallons)
Ignition System
Distributor Lucas, type DM2P4
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Ignition timing Top-dead-centre (see page 62)
Contact-breaker gap 0.014 - 0.016 in.
Sparking plug - normal type Lodge HLN - K.L.G.FE70 - Champion N5 (see page 66)
Sparking plug gap 0.025"
Clutch
Free movement at pedal 1"
Gearbox
Oil capacity 2.25 pints
Lubricant SAE 30 oil
Rear Axle
Oil capacity 1.5 pints
Lubricant Hypoid gear oil, SAE 90 EP
Steering
Toe-in 3/32"
Turning circle 33 ft approx.
Lubricants - Steering gearbox
Lubricants - Steering linkage and front hubs
Hypoid gear oil, SAE 90 EP
Multi-purpose lithium-base grease
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic fluid Armstrong Super Shock Absorber Oil
Brakes
Hydraulic fluid Lockheed, or alternative conforming to SAE spec. 70R1
Tyres
Size 5.00-14
Pressures - Normal Front, 22 lb/sq. in.
Rear, 22 lb/sq. in.
Pressures - Heavily loaded Front, 22 lb/sq. in.
Rear, 24 lb/sq. in.


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