Morris Minor 1000 (1956-58)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
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″ (Cool)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (Cool)
|
| 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 arrow
|
| 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-Out | 3⁄32“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 3° |
| King pin angle | 7½° |
