Morris Cowley 1500 (1956-58)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 73.025mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
1489cc
|
Firing order |
1,3,4,2
|
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 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 timing sprockets |
Intake valve opens | 5° BTDC at 0.021″ tappet clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pointer on timing case
|
Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
|
Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Hydraulic operation actuation) |
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° |