Morris Oxford Series Iii (1956-58)

Morris Oxford Series Iii (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)
40-50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor SU type H2
Rich AH2
Standard M
Weak GF

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 actuation)
Clutch linings Wound yarn

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed
Brake linings
MR19

Wheel Alignment

Toe-Out 332
Camber ½°
Caster angle 3° ½°
King pin angle 8¼°