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MORRIS MINOR (SERIES II)
Manufacturers : Morris Motors, Ltd., Cowley, Oxford.

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HIS version of the smallest of the Left is the 1955 model announced on day of publication, distinguishable from the
current Morris range of vehicles earlier model (right) with vertically-slotted grille. Two-door and four-door saloons,
now in production results. from and a tourer, all basically similar in conception, are produced
standardization following the merging of
the Austin and Nuffield groups. Originally
the Minor was introduced in 1950 and ENGINE front carpet and felt, also gearbox cover
plate and three set-bolts securing gear
powered by a four cylinder sidevalve Mounting lever and take out lever. Lower r�ar of
engine, whereas the present _model has At from, bonded rubber blocks bolted power unit and detach cross-members;
the standardized B.M.C. engine, clutch to lugs on front engine plate and to unit may then be raised and mana:uv;:ed
and gearbox unit. brackets on body extensions. At rear, forward clear of car.
Various modifications have been made gearbox extension housing passes through Crankshaft
since introduction and a list of the major inverted U-shaped rubber block, located Three main bearings, thin wall steel­
ones is to be found in the table of by flange on housing. Block fits into backed, white metal-lined located by tabs.
engineering changes. Important amo�g shaped channel in propeller shaft tunnel End float controlled by split thrust
these is redesign of the swivel pm integral with body floor. Strap with re­ washers recessed either side of centre
assembly, which is now manufactured tainer bolted across bottom holds mount­ main bearing and retained by tabs in cap.
fitted with a bush, thrust washer and seal­ ing up in position. All bolts should be Fit with oil grooves to crankshaft, no
ing ring all of which are renewa�le. This tightened fully. hand fittin2 oermissible
modification is Handard production from Main bearings cannot be changed with
the chassis number given onwards, and Removal engine in place, as rear cap cannot be de­
chassis prior to this may be similarly fitted Engine may be withdrawn with or tached without removal of rear engine
with these parts when overhaul becomes without gearbox but radi_ator and grille plate, but thrust washers can be renewed.
necessary. The new "A" type rear axle must be removed in either case. Secure Oil intake strainer and suction tube
described herein is now standard on pro­ bonnet in fully open position, drain assembly (union screwed into bottom face
duction models of Series II, but some cars coolant and disconnect all pipes, wires of crankcase) must be removed completely
will have been produced with former type and controls including heater connections before centre bearing cap can be removed.
semi-floating hypoid axle and for dismant­ if fitted. Remove carburetter and air Flywheel, with shrunk-on starter ring
ling and overhaul procedure of this unit cleaner. Remove four setbolts and spring gear, spigoted on rear flange of crankshaft
see Trader Service Data No. 167. washers fixing radiator to grille and lift and retained by four equally spaced set­
On the date of publication the 1955 out radiator and also grille surround screws. Oil-impregnated spigot bearing
model is announced, which is attached to wings and frame (3 2BA bush pressed into end of shaft.
mechanically similar to the early models, nuts beneath wing). Disconnect and Timing sprocket and pulley hub, with
but has a restyled radiator grille and withdraw clutch operating rod and speedo oil thrower between, pressed on front end
instrument panel, details of which appear cable end from gearbox, detach rear of of crankshaft, sharing special flat Wood­
on this page. propeller shaft. Uncouple engine steady ruff key, and retained by hand starter
Identification is by car, model, and cable and cylinder head steady on later dog setscrew. Sprocket fits with longer
engine numbers which are stamped on models. Take weight of engine on sling, boss to rear, with shims behind for align­
identification plates. One of these, carry­ supporting lifting brackets on rocker ment. Pulley hub passes through felt
ing car and model number, is fixed on the cover, and remove front mounting sealing ring in timing cover. Tighten
off side of the dash panel beneath the brackets with rubber blocks and take off starter dog setscrew until, with crankshaft
bonnet. Engine number is stamped on rear mounting retainer and strap. Remove at T.D.C. 1 & 4, jaws are at "20 past 10."
a disc attached to cylinder block casting.
Screwed components are being manu­ INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (Earlier models, left, latest model, ri&ht )
factured with Unified screw threads and 1. Screenwiper switch. centre of bonnet opening to 15. Clutch pedal.
nuts in increasing numbers and the 2. lcnilion warninr fifht. k pushed down.) 1&. Dipper swilch.
3. Midure control. 9. Fuel raure. 17. Gear lever, showing rear
general standardization classification 4. lcnition switch. 10, Speedometer positions.
scheme facilitates identification.
should be noted that nuts, bolts and
It 5. Panel light switch.

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13. Accelerator.
18. Heater control.
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screws, etc., marked as such are not a. Bonnot lock (safety catch in 14. Brake pedal. 21. Main beam warnin: l fcht.
interchangeable with B.S.F. or Whitworth
threaded units, although for all practical
purposes the U.N.F. thread is inter­
changeable with the A.N.F. thread. In
cases of doubt care should be taken to
see that screwed components are
assembled as they were dismantled.
Special tools listed in these pages are
designed to speed up operations of over­
haul and many of these tools will be
found to suit other vehicles in the range.
Similatity of use to which these tools
can be put on other vehicles is clearly
marked in the tabular information.
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Components of the engine block, showing sump, water pump,

manifolds, and, below, camshaft, crankshaft, valve train, oil
pump, piston assembly and alternative air cleaners
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ENGINE DATA
Rear main bearing cap forms lower
ENGINEERING CHANGES half of oil collector trough round return
Chaosis
thread on shaft. Upper half detachable, No. of cylinders ... ... ...
No. Bore x stroke: mm ... 58 X 78
in ... 2,28 X 3.0ln
retained by three setscrews. If detached, ...
CHASSIS Home and
Capacity: c.c, 800
... ...
Export
upper half must be refitted so that it butts
on cap after cap has been tightened fully. . .. ...
......... 49
R.A.C. rated h.p. ::: 7.75
...
8 x 43 rear axle introduced replacing
CU IR
...
7x 37 axle ... ... ... ... 170883 Connecting Rods Max. b.h.p. at r.p.m. 30 at 4,800
Max torque at r.p.m. 401D/fl at 2,200
... ...
Crown wheel bolts increased to fin dia 182745
Compression ratio ...
... ...
7.2:1
Wheel bolts with larger hexagon
Big ends thin wall, steel-basked, white ... ...
(,705in/,710in) introduced ... ... 184472 metal-lined shells, located by tabs. No
Improved relay shaft for clutc h intro-
duced (R.H.D. only) ... .. . . .. 184780 CRANKSHAFT AND CON. RODS
hand fitting permissible. Rods split
Rubbe r boots introduced on 1teerlng
diagonally, cap and rod stamped on same
ball Joints• Main Bearinrs Crankpin•
Diameter I 1.7505in ... 1.4379in
side.
i'rin dia clutch rod fitted .. . ... 198890
Lencth 1.395in ... 1.0681n
· Big ends are offset. Fit Nos. 1 and 3 ...
Supprenors Introduced on ignition ...
205839
with larger boss to rear, 2 to 4 to front.
Larger glaSli channels and rubbers Running clearance:
wiring... ... ... ... ... Oil bleed hole on longer side of big end
introduced to improve seal ... . .. 205850 main bearings .... .. ... .001-.0021n
Modi fled exhaust assembly introduced ...
Slung rool lining introduced .. . ...
210866
220001
must go to off side, away from camshaft.
Gudgeon pins cotter-clamped in small big ends ... ...
End float: main bearings
... .. .00061n-.OOtala
.002in
.
big ends... .008in
...
rs 216484
ends, clamp towards camshaft.
Undersizes: main ... ... ... .020-,040in
... ...
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big ends ... ... .021h040in
D;
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Luxe " models . .. ... . .. 221803

Pistons
Introduction of wheel studs and nuts in Con. rod centres ... 5,751n
I ieu of bolts . . . . .. ... ... 228267 No._ o_f teeth on starter ri�, gea;i
Modified swivel pin assemblies...
Improved shock absorbers fitted
...
...
228287
240671
Aluminium alloy, T-slot, anodized,
with dished crown.
Pistons are supplied in five size gradings
p1n1on ... ... ... 104/9 ...
En1ine sleady cable introduced ... 264013 PISTONS AND RINGS
• Approx. 23/3/53
for selective assembly, rising in .0003in
Clearance (skirt):
steps. Grade numbers 1 to 5 stamped in
ENGINE Engine diamond with " front " on piston crown. lop ... ... .0021-.00391n
No. bottom .0006-.00Hln
..,
Grade number must correspond with
Oversizes .01G-.020.-0J0-.0401n
... ...
Modified oil pump drive .. . ... 693 Weicht witho�t rings
number stamped on top of cylinder block
Introduction of modified carburetter or pin ... 5 oz 12 d r ± 2 dr
and manifold distance-piece...
alongside bore.
... 928 Gudgeon pin:
...
Introduction of gudgeon pin clamping
Top compression ring plain, second
diameter ... .562in
screw with larger head ... ... 926 fit in piston Floatinr
ring has taper face and must be fitted ...
Oil release valve spring modified to &ive fit in con. rod ... cotter clamped
with side marked "TOP" upwards. On ...
lower pressure ... .. . ..• 926 Compression height .. , 1.416-1.421111
Timing arrow and timing mark on.pulley
some engines parallel second rings were
Introduced ... ... ... ... 4025
� ted. These should be replaced by taper
Compression Oil Conlrol
Chamfered compression ring introduced rings.
In 2nd ring groove ... ... ... 1859 No. of rinrs ... 3 1
Improved water pump pulley introduced 12884
Big ends will pass through bores, but
.006-.011in .ooe-.0111n
...
New flywheel starter ring mounting ... 29644 Side clearance in
pistons will not pass crank throws. Re­ Gap ... ...
Gearbox rea r dust cover discontinued Gearbox move and assemble through top. .0015-.00351n ,0015-.0035ln
8363 dth of rings .069-.070in .1!41n
...
Introduction of dislributor with hiCh
wfcf00VIS ..•
Camshaft ...
lift cam ... ... ... ... 45023
Spark plug gap modified to .020in-.0221n 56578
Single roller endless chain drive. Cam­
CAMSHAFT
Speedo cable with tlnx 28 T.P.1. at
...
shaft sprocket, with synthetic rubber
cearbox introduced ... ... 58088 No. of bearincs ... ...
.........
tensioner rings (renewable) in grooves on
Dustp roof carburetter Introduced ... 61601 Bea ring journal: diameter 1,8521n
3
M d and d sp syn rome
i:: ��� �� ��� ��- �-� Gearbox
either side of teeth, spigoted on cam­
shaft, keyed with Woodruff key and re­ Bea rinc clearance
lencth
... ... 1iln
Front:
9178
_
.001ln-.0021n
"Super Seal" Introduced in water
tamed by nut. No alternative fitting for
Centre and rear:
pump ... ... ... ... . .. 72810 .0012-.0027in
valve timing. Sprockets must be removed
Modified clutch drive plate int roduced ... 83161 and assembled together.. End float Nil
Bu rman oil pump introduced as alter- Tlminf chala: tiich jln
...
native to Hobourn-Eaton ... ... 83314
Camshaft runs in three bearings in :::
o. of links 52
...
New locklnr plates for rocker shall
crankcase. Front bearing has white metal­ ...
int roduced ... .. . ... . .. 88347 lined steel bush, pressed in. Others
VALVES
Modified flywheel dowels lnlroduced ... 93798 direct. End float controlled by thrust
plate trapped between sprocket and Inlet Exhaust
SPECIAL TOOLS Head diameter ...... 1.093-1.098in 1.000-1.005in
shoulder on shaft, and bolted to front
face of crankcase. Stem diameter .2793-.2798in .2793-.2718in
Part No. Face-angle... ... 45°
ENGINE:
Dot punched timing marks on sprockets 450

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Crankshaft gear and pulley re­
must be together when chain is fitted
placer and front cover locator GT 138 with No. 1 piston at T.D.C. on compres.'. Sprinc lenctll: free ... Hin
Valve rocker bush remover and fitted 1 19/641n
... ...
replace r ... ... ... GT 148 ......
sion stroke.
at load 37½1b±21b
...
...
Valve seat cutter sel In box ... 301075• Valves
Valve grinder (suction) ... ... 68893
TRANSMISSION: Overhead, not
Front and rear hub drawer (Uni-
versal) BSF ... ... ..• A,J,A. 5019t
i nte r c h a n g e­ Diagram showingorder
(superseded) 68822•
able. Inlet larger _of tightening of cylinder
Front and rear bush drawer (con- than exhaust. Split head nuts (see " Nut
version to uNF) ... ... A.J.A. 5022
(superseded)
Tighteni ng Torque
301209•
cone cotter fixing,
Axle shaft drawer (BSF) (1st type
single springs. Cot­ Data")
ule only) ... ... • .. 68823? ters retained by
Axle shalt drawer (UNF) (1st type
axle only) .._. ... . .. 301203•:
spring clips. Rub­
BALL AND ROLLER BEARING DATA
Rea r axle ptnion inner race ftttlnr
ber sealing rings
and withdrawal tool .. . . .. 301224• with retainers on Part lnt. dia. Ext. dia. Type
Clutch plate aligning tool ... QT 139 No.

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Universal clutch gaure plate ... A.J.A. 5010
valve stems below X

Rtar ult pinion positioning fix- •Front hubs, inner , .. 127925 2in SR Radial
collars.
ture (with mandrel) (1st axle Valve gui d es •Front hubs, outer ...
... ...
139289 1n 1i'rln SR Radlal
only) ... ... ... ... 39879 Cons. mesh pinion X15625 In 2¼1n SR Radial
... ...
Rear axle pinion posilionlnr fix­
plain, no shoulder, ... ...
w. Groove
ture (standardized "A" axle Malnshalt rear X15625 tin 2¼1n SR Radial
non - interchange­
only) ... ... ... ... A.J.A. 4004
able. Inlet guides .., ... ... w. Groove
Axle pre-load check tool... ... 88839 .Mainshall exlension ...... ...... QA11033 25mm 52mm SR Radial
Pinion outer race withdrawal tool
are longer, exhaust
301587 Bevel pinion front ... 100478 11n Taper roller
Dummy layshalt ... ... . .• QT 141 Bevel pinion rear . .. 100418 tin 2 in Taper roller
g ui d e s counter­ 2un
Synchromesh assembly rlnr ... 8T 144 Differential •..
... ... 101108 35mm 72mm SR Radial
.. ... ...... ......
bored at bottom
Rear hubs . 101434 !½la SR Radial
...
1ilJI
and countersunk at
• Also fit Morris Six.
Un With A.J.A. 5022, ¼ . UNF. •Car No. 228267 onwards
top. Press in both
t
A.J.A, 5025 i, IISF. Front hubs, inner ... 2A4147 iln 21n Controlled
types until they . .. ...
A.J.A. 5033 t UNF, project Hin from width
i Early type oaly. spot face of spring Front bu�, outer ... ... . .. 2A4148 tin 1ftln Controlled
seat. width -
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Tappet and Rockers Cooling System setscrews, and draw rods out one at a
time, catching interlock plunger and balls
Plain barrel tappets sliding dire�tly !n Pump and fan. Non-adjusta�le thermo­ recessed in walls of box. Lift out forks.
crankcase. Access through opemng 10 stat in water outlet port on cylmder head. Drive out layshaft spindle either way,
side. Pump has spring-loaded carbon and rub­ ailowing cluster to fall to bottom of box.
Bushed rockers, all interchangeable, on ber seal. Draw out primary shaft with spigot bush
shaft carried in four pillars. Shaft located Adjust fan belt by swingin� dynamo and bJll bearing, drifting from inside if
by grubscrew in No. 1 pillar, .w!iich _is until there is lin movement either way necessary. Tap out mainshaft assembly
drilled for oil feed through dnll10gs 10 on vertical run of belt. to reu with ball bearing and housing
head and cylinder block. Pair 9f rockers
for each cylinder located on either side TRANSMISSION (spigoted in rear of box). Take out
reverse spindle locking setscrew and drive
of pillar, separating springs between Clutch spindle out to rear. Lift out bushed idler
rockers of adjacent cylinders. Borg & Beck single dry plate. Sintered gear and layshaft cluster with thrust
Push rods can be removed singly after carbon thrust release bearing. washers.
adjustmenr has been slackened right off. Only external· adjustment is on front L::iyshaft cluster runs on needle rollers
Inner rockers can be pulled aside against end of pedal pull rod, to give ¾in free retained iq bore by L-section retaining
separating springs, but end rockers must movement at pedal pad. rings and spring rings. Rollers will not
be taken off after removal of split pin, Access to clutch for service after re­ drop out.
plain washe,r and double coil spring moval of gearbox. To dismantle mainshaft assembly, slide
washer. off top/3rd gear synchro assembly. Depress
Gearbox plunger locating splined thrust washer
Lubrication Four speed. Synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd inside 3rd gear cone, turn washer and
Hobourn-Eaton eccentric rotor pump and top gears. Central lever. Propeller slide off, releasing 3rd and 2nd gears with
spigoted in recess in rear face of cylinder shaft sliding joint on mainshaft. bushes, thrust washer between, splined
block and driven by pin and slotted shaft To remove gearbox, remove distributor thrust washer behind 2nd gear, and 2nd
from rear end of camshaft. Some engines cap, disconnect exhaust pipe and heater synchro assembly with sliding 1st gear.
fitted with Burman pump; pumps not connections (if fitted) to allow engine to Undo shaft nut, releasing speedo drive
interchangeable without changing retain­ drop (detach heater tap from rear of gear and long distance-piece. Press shaft
ing studs. cylinder head). Remove gear lever (three out of ball bearing and bearing out of
Engine must be removed from car for setscrews in bell-housing cover). Raise housing.
removal of pump. Cylindrical gauze in­ rear of car on axle stands. Disconnect Primary shaft ball bearing (same as
take strainer in sump, carried on bracket speedo drive, clutch link and cross-shaft, mainshaft bearing) retained on shaft by
between centre and rear main bearing and rear end of propeller shaft (also en­ nut with right-hand thread.
caps and flange-bolted to suction pipe, gine steadies on later models). Sup­ To reassemble gearbox, reverse dis­
upper end of which is retained by union port rear of sump on jack, and detach mantling procedure, noting following
nut screwed into bottom face of crankcase. rear mounting strap. Lower engine until points:-
Oil delivered through drillings to gal­ gearbox can be drawn straight back, and Layshaft cluster: Push inner spring
lery on off side of crankcase, and to by­ take out bell-housing flange bolts and set­ rings into bore, making sure that they bed

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pass filter (Purolator type MF6100, AC screws (including starter bolts).
type SA) screwed into crankcase and To dismantle gearbox, remove clutch
retained by clamp. operating fork and release bearing.
Non-adjustable spring-loaded plunger Detach front cover, noting shims in bear­
relief valve on off side of crankcase below ing location. Extract speedo drive pinion �
distributor. Remove distributor for and remove rear extension housing, noting
access. shims in bearing location. Detach side
cover and pick out 1st/2nd and 3rd/top
selector springs and plungers. Take out L'l 6)
plug nearest front in bottom of box (fy!/;Y
retaining reverse selector spring
and plunger. Take out selector fork � j_ij

Components of the gearbox and clutch, showing also rear mounting and cross­
member, and alternative pedals for left- and right-hand drive

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securely, insert short distance-piece in damper arms from body. Mark propeller
rear end, then insert inner retainer and shaft coupling flanges and disconnect shaft HA D ATA
_______ c_ _ s
_ s_,_s_ _ _ _______
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feed 20 rollers into each end, using lay­ from driving flange, supporting rear end CLUTCH _
shaft spindle as guide. Fit outer retainers of shaft. Remove rear shackle nuts and
and spring rings. Lower cluster into plates and lower rear ends of springs to Make ... . .. Borg& Beck
Type ... . .. 6¼in. s.d.p.
gearbox with large front and small rear the ground. Withdraw axle from car. Springs: no. . .. 6
thrust washers, and locate with thin rod Refitting is reverse of above process, but colour ... Blue
so that large gear is clear of primary shaft it will be necessary to bleed brakes. Con­ free length 1-58in
Centre springs: no. 4
when it is entered. Thrust washers avail­ nect brake cables before releasing weight colour ... Black
able in thicknesses of .123-.124in, of axle as cable tightens when weight is Lining: thickness .130-.120in
.1255-.1265in, .1275-.1285in and .130- off springs . dia. ext. 6.28-6.22in
dia. int. 4.26-4.25in
.13lin to take up end float. Half-shafts (interchangeable) upset at
Mainshaft : Press on ball bearing in outer ends to form flanges which register GEARBOX
housing (spring ring and flange on hous­ on wheel studs on hub flanges. Hubs run
ing to rear), and fit distance-piece, speedo on ball bearings retained on axle tube Type .. . • ... ... ... Synchromesh
ends by nuts with tab-washers. Lipped
No. of speeds... ... . .. 4
drive gear and nut. Final ratios: 7/37 axle 8/43 axle
oil seal in hub behind bearing (lip to bear­ 1st ... ... . .. 21.985
Slide on 2nd gear synchro assembly
with sliding 1st gear (three locating balls ing). If shaft is withdrawn, note paper 2nd :::
3rd ...
...
...
...... ...
...
21.618
13.69
8.88
13.909
9.029
and springs are all on one side), followed gasket behind flange. 4th ... ... ... ... 5.286 5.375
by large splined thrust washer, 2nd gear Bevel pinion shaft runs in taper roller Rev. ... ... ... 27.38 27.81
bearings. Outer races pressed into final
..
and bush (plain bore) with dogs to front. PROPELLER SHAFT
Locate centre thrust washer on dogs Jf drive housing. Distance-piece between

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bush, and slide on 3rd gear bush (splined inner races, which are nipped up by Make .., ... Hardy Spicer
bore) so that dogs locate in spaces in driving flange nut. Shims between Type ... ... . .. Needle roller U.J.
centre washer. Insert spring and plunger distance-piece and front bearing (.003in FINAL DRIVE
in shaft, and fit 3rd gear and splined and .00Sin available) ·regulate preload on
bearings, which should give 8-10 lb/in Type ... .. . ... .. Hypoid ¾-floating
thrust washer. Depress plunger through Crownwheel/bevel pinion teeth 7/37 or 8/43
hole in 3rd gear cone and turn washer to drag (plus 3 lb/ in if oil seal is in position)
lock. Slide on top/3rd synchro assembly, when driving flange nut is tightened to BRAKES
which has three balls and springs equally 150 lb/ft. Adjustment for pinion mesh Type ... ... .
.. ... Lockheed hydraulic
spaced. by distance piece. Drum diameter ... Tin
When inserting selector rods, note that Crown wheel spigoted on one-piece dif­ Lining: length ... 8.54in
ferential cage and retained by six setscrews. width .. . 1.22in
two interlock balls fit in cross-drillings, thickness ... .198in
one between top/3rd and reverse, one Differential side bevel gears run directly No. of rivets per shoe 10
between 1st/2nd and reverse, just behind in cage, planet pinions have spherical
washers. SPRINGS
selector locating springs and plungers.
Short plunger, rounded at both ends, fits Differential assembly carried in semi­ Rear
in cross-drilling between top/3rd and thrust ball bearings in split housings. Length (eye centres, laden) ... 44in
Thrust side of bearings must face out­ Width... ... ... ... Hin
1st/2nd rods in rear wall of box. Thickness ... ... n
When fitting front cover and rear exten­ wards. Shims between differential cage and No. of leaves ... .. . ... .'�
inner races of bearings for mesh adjust­ Free camber (lenglh) .. . 3.Sin

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sion housing, refit shims as found in bear­
ment. Adjust so that the crown wheel is Loaded camber (length) ... .28in nee
ing locations. These shims need chang­
ing only if new cover or housing is fitted, just free without play, and backlash is SHOCK ABSORBERS
in which depth of bearing location varies. as etched on rear face of crown wheel,
then add .002in shims to each side Make... Armstronc
Shims are available in three thicknesses, Type .. . ... double acting piston
.004in, .006in, and .0lOin. bearing to give .004in preload. Differen­ Service ... Top up
Rear extension housing bushed for pro­ tial assembly should then be light push 1----------
fit in housing. STEERING BOX
peller shaft sliding sleeve yoke, with oil
seal at rear forming assembly with dust
cover fitting over end of housing. To CHASSIS Make ...
Type ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Morris
Rack and pinion
Adjustments: pinion end float thrust washer
renew seal, drift off dust cover after Brakes rack end float... shims on dampers
weakening iips of three indentations with Lockheed hydraulic. Two leading shoe mesh ... .. . shims on dampers
hacksaw (later models have no dust front brakes with separate cylinder to each FRONT-END SERVICE DATA
cover). Seal assembly retained in same shoe. Rear brakes have single floating
......
way can be drifted straight off. Both seal cylinder incorporating bell-crank for hand­ Castor .. . ... ... 3•
and dust cover are scrapped after removal. brake operation through separate cables in Camber ... N:1
Secure new seal by pinching into groove Kini pin inclination::: ... 8½0
conduits to lever lying horizontally be­ Toe-in... ... ... . .. 3/32in
in three places, making sure that it is tween seats. No. of turns lock to lock ... 2½
held true while being clinched. Micram adjuster on each wheel cylinder, Adjustments: castor...
camber ...
...
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screwed pivot

Propeller Shaft with slotted head reached through holes toe-in ... ... screwed lie rod ends
in drum and wheel. Turn adjuster clock­
Hardy Spicer needle roller bearing uni­ wise until shoe touches drum, then back
versal joints, series 0500. Nipples for off one notch. Note two adjusters on earlier model and readers are referred to
lubrication of joints. Sliding joint, yoke each front wheel. Trader Service Data 167 for full details
integral with sleeve, Of! gearbox mainshaft. Handbrake cables have adjusting nuts of overhaul and dismantling. Data fables
Rear Axle at base of hand lever, but these should of steering geometry are listed in these
never be touched unless cables have pages.
Three quarter floating hypoid bevel,
banjo type, rear cover welded to casing. stretched severely. Brake shoes must be Steering Gear
adjusted before cables are taken up. Make Rack and pinion. Inner ends of sho:t
Apart from attention to hubs and half sure that cable nuts are properly bedded
shafts, axle cannot be overhauled without track rods attached to ends of rack by
on trunnions after adjustment. ball joints covered by concertina gaiters
use of full range of tools listed. Replace­
ment axles are available as units and Rear Springs and lubricated from steering gear.
should be used when possible. Semi-elliptic. Loose rubber shackle Shock Absorbers
To remove axle raise rear of car, remove and anchorage bushes (all interchange­ Front and rear: Armstrong DASS,
roadwheels, release hand brake and dis­ able). Shackle pins and anchorage bolts double-acting piston-type hydraulic. No
connect brake hose at union on underside shouldered, tighten fully. Anchorage adjustment.
of car floor. bolts have heads drilled for peg spanner, Front shock absorbers can be topped up
Remove brake cable housings at an­ and are inserted from inner side of bracket. in place after cleaning, but rear must be
chorages on spring brackets, disconnecting Shackle pins and anchorage bolts must be removed.
cables and taking out clevis pins securing tightened with car in static laden position.
yokes to actuating levers on back plates of Trailer Attachment
brake drums. Support axle on stand or Front Suspension No provision made for towing, as
trolley jack, unscrew U bolt nuts and lock­ Independent torsion bar, shock absorber bumper bracket mountings are not
nuts, remove spring clamp and damper controlled. Suspension on the. Series II designed for additional loads, and cannot
bracket plates. Release and remove Minor is identical with that employed on easily be modified.
\'i MORRIS MINOR SERIES I1 Supplement to '' Motor Trader", 20 October 1954

Below: Components of the steering gear. Note

secondary damper which can be fitted at support
end of rack to eliminate rattle on worn units.
Centre : Rear axle, showing components of the
differential and half-shaft mounting. The later
standardised " A " type axle is similar but makes
use of a banjo type axle casing with retaining
yokes for the differential assembly bearings

Front suspension shown on the left as it is mounted in position ; and on the right _in its component parts. Note later type of
screwed top pivot mounting
Supplement to "Motor Trader", 20 October 1954 MORRIS MINOR SERIES JI vii

TUNE-UP DATA ELECTRICAL TEST DATA

Firing order ... 1-3-4-2 Cam angle so•

Contact spring tension 20-24 oz Battery ..• ... Lucas
Tappet clearance, hot: model ... ... GT.W 7A/2
Inlet ,011in Contact set No. 420196
voltage ... . .. 12
Contact breaker 1ap .014-.016in no. of plates per cell
uhaust .011in 7
Condenser: capacity ... .2mf capacity ... ... ... 38 ah
Valve timing: inlet opens 5° BTDC
min. insulation ... 3 meg ohms Spee. gravity: up to so• F 1.280-1.300
inlet closes ... 45° ABCD Plugs: make Champion 80 °-100° F 1.250-1.270
exhaust opens 40° BBDC type NA-8 Over 100° F 1.220-1.240
exhaust closes 10° ATDC Dynamo
sizo 14mm •.• ...
model C39 PV/2
No. ol flywheel teeth 104 gap .C-20in-.022in service no. . .. 22258A
Standard i1nition timing 2° BTDC Carburettor: make s.u. rotation (comm. end) Anticlock
Location of timing mark Marks on crank• type H-1 cul-In volts at r.p.m. 13 v@ 1,050-1,200
Settings: Choke 30° semi d.d. r.p.m.
shaft pulley and output amps at r.p.m. 19 amps@ 2,000·
·fixed Hin
timing chain cover 2,100 r.p.m. and
Needle G G (std)
Distributor: type and serYice 13.5 volls
Fuel level fired field resistance 6.2 ohms
No •... D.M.2/40299 Air cleaner: make AC 7222414 brush tension 22-25 oz
Advance range (crank. de1.): type Oil·wet* Control box
centrif. Mar. range 20 °-24 ° Fuel pump: make s.u. model ... ... • .. RB 108/1
vacuum 22°-26 ° type L service no. ... ... . .. 37138
prassura... ¾lb
··· I
Advance starts (crank r.p.m.) 400-600 cut-out: cut-in voltage ... 12.7-13.3
cut-oul voltage .. . 9-10
Mar. advance ( crank r.p.m.) 500 •Export-Oil bath AC 7222402 regulator voltage: 10'C(50° C) 15.9-16.5
(open circuit) 20°c (68° F) 15.6-16.2
30°c (86° F) 15.3-15.9
4o•c (104•F) 15.0-15.6
Slarter
model ... ... ... M35G/1
service no. ... .. . ... 25022
.; 57 rotation (comm. end) ... Antlclock
lock torque (lb/II-amps-volts) 9.31b/ll@ 370-390
amps and 7.7-7.3 v.
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torque at 1,000 r.p.m. 4.91b/ll @ 250-
270 amps and 9.3•
8.9 volts
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"""'--1----',:s>;,, brush tension 15-25 oz
PANEL
'-.Y
'""'
PANEl
'"'"' Coil

r�\k�;
sq)( I
model ...
"....
TAil Q12
""'' service no. ...
Wo\A.NING
o, 45020
P[TAOL
stall current 2.7 amp

P(HIOl
!Cnll()f,j 4 LIC;HT1t1G

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SWIT(."4 SWITCH Cu]
,. 11 U
running current at 1,000
r.p.m. 1 amp

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ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL DATA
')fl'IICH Lucas Equipment

Model SerYice No.

Headlamps: R.H.D. ... F700 51336
L.H.D. ... F700 51337
U.S.A. ... F700 51343
Sl[(IIIING Europe (not
""
co.-
""" France) ... F700 51339
France •.• F700 51341
Side lamps:
standard 489 52139
flasher, U.S.A. ·only ::: 488 52162
Stop/tail lamps: standard 471 53288
Number plate lamp ... 467/1 53101
Panel light sw,tch ... 10 31140
Starter switch ... ST 19/2 76123
Lighting switch ::: ... PPG 1 31126
Ignition switch ... ... S45 31287
&creenwiper switch ... P�15 31217
Traflicator switch ... SD84 31190
... ...
Flasher Switch
Traflicators ... .. .
TPS1
SF80
31250
54049 (2-door)
54044 (4-door)
STOP
LAMP
Flasher unit
Flasher relay ...... ...
...
FL3
DB10
35003
33117
" �•c• Screenwiper . .. ...
Fuse box (2-35amp Fuses)
CRT15
SF6
75151
033239
,,1 I Horns:
C8
UUJ'flCAIOA
(llfl 11ANO)
high note (U.K.)
low note (U.S.A.) ...
... HF1235
WT614
069399
69011
(low note)
69012
(high note)

BULBS
INT(Jl;CA
L�Hl
I, SwtTCH
--- -- -- ----
(WHtN mrro) Lucas Volt- Watt-
No. age
-- -- ----
age Cap
Headlamps:
dip left ... ...... 354 12 42/36 Prefocus

,.__,.,OP
dip right...
vertical dip ... 301
370
12
12
36/36
45/40
Prelocus
Prefocus
' S!Qtl,,A�P Side lamps:
standard..•
flasher
...... 222
380
12
12
4 MCC
SBC
Stop/tail lamps:
standard... 380 12 21/6 SBC

33 BROWN
34 :r R D
41
42
Number plate la,;,·j,
Reverting lamp
Fog lamp ... ...... - - --
222
- 4 12
- --
MCC

35 � YfllOW 43 Ignition ... ... 970 2.5 0.5 MES

36 z:t BLUe 44
Traflicator ... 987 12 2.2 MES
37 � WHITE
38 0 GRUN
0
46 Warning lr.mp ... 987 12 2.2 MES
...
... 2.2
39 � PUA.PU 47 Panel lamps 987 12 MES
40 BLACK 8
Trafficatort 256 12 2 Festoon
Wirinz diagram by permissson of Joseph Lucas, Ltd.
 viii MORRIS MINOR SERIES II Supplement to" Motor Trader", 20 October 1954

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5 17 24

KEY TO MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM FILL-UP DATA

EVERY 250 MILES 14. Distributor-Oil shaft bearing, auto advance

Litros
and contact hreakcr
Engine sump 8¾pt 5.7
1. Engine sump } T op up 15. Dynamo-Heflll with h.m.p. grease (later
Gearbox 2¼ pt 1.3
2. Radiator models-oil can)
Rear axle ... 1½ pt .85
Cooling system 9¾ pi 5.5
EVERY 500 MILES EVERY 6,000 MILES
Fuol tank ... 5 gall 22.7
3. Steering ball joints (2) 16. Gearbox } D .
Tyre pressures: front 22
4. King pin bearings (4) Gr,•asc ram and refill rear• 22
5. Propeller shaft universal jolots } gun
17. Rear axle
18. Front wheel hubs-Removo caps, add grease • Fully loaded with 5 pos1ongars and luggage
241), sq in.
10. Carburettor filter } Remove
(2) anct rCJ)lr\CC
20. Petrol pump filter and clean
EVERY 1,000 MILES
21. Air silencer (home)-Clea.n in petrol and dry
6. Gearbox 22. Trafflcators-Oil bearing pins
i::::re�1:ld reservoir
9. Carburetter dashpot
Top
up
23. Fron, shock absorbers--Clean and Top up
24. Rear shock absorbers-Remove, clean, ana
top up
NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE DATA __ /
Bolt Tor que
10. Battery } l� /11
ll. Door locks and hinges-UH can
Size
EVERY 12,000 MILES
25. Engine sump-Remove and clean pump Cylinder head stud nuts tin 40
EVERY 3,000 MILES inta.kc str;iiner Main bearing stud nuts ... ,',-11\' 85
12. Engine sump-Drain and refill 26. Steering box-Oil gun 10 strokes Connecting rod big end IHJlts fin 33
13. Air cleaner (export)-Clcan and t·cfill oil bath Note: Replace external oil filter every 0,000 miles Flywheel bolts ... ... ,tin 50
Crown wheel retaining nuts 45

DRAINING GENERAL DATA

POINTS Wheelbase ...

Track: front. ..
7ft 2in
411 2fin
rear ... 411 2,,..in
Left: Radiator drain tap Turning circle: R.H. 33ft lin
on near side of bottom L.H. 3nt 11in
tank. Right: Cylinder Ground clearance 6}in
Tyre size: front 5.00-14in
block drain tap on near rear 5.00-14in
1211 41n

.,
side at rear below mani­ Overall length
folds. System is pres­ Overall width 5ft 1in
Overall heieht 5ft Oin
Si!rized, remove cap slowly. Weight (dry ) sin, 4-door 16cwt

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

I
I Mobiloil A
Duckham•s Wakefield Anglo Vacuum Shell B.P. Filtrate Sternol
American Energol

Above 32 °F NOL30 Castro! XL Essolube 30 X·lO0 30 Energol ilfeclium WW30

tiAE 30 Filtrate 30
Engine,
...
Oil bath 32 ° -0°F NOL20 Castrolite Essoluba 20 Mobiioil X-100 Energol Zero WW20
air Artie 20/20\V SAE 20 Filtrate 20
cleaner -------
Below 0°F ... NOLl0 Oastrol z Essolubc 10 )Iobiloil X-100 lOW 1:;nergol Sub Zero WW 10
lOW SAE JO J!'iltrntc JO
Gearbox, Above 10°F . Hypoid 00 Castro! Esso Ex pee Mobilube Spirax Ener�ol EP Hypoid Amtnolcum
Rear Uypoy Compound 90 GX90 EP90 SAE 90 Flltrate 90 EP 90
axle,
Steering 13olow 10 °F ... Hypoid, 80 Castro! Esso Expee ilfobilube Spirax Energol EP Hn ><'li<I Ambroleum
gearbox Hyp oy 80 Compound 80 GXS0 EP80 SAE 80 Filtrate 80 EPS0
Wheel hubs, Fan bear- Hlll3 Grease Castrolease Esso Bearing Mobil Retina,c A Energrease Su per Lithium Ambrollne
lngs ... ... . .. or Heavy Grease Hub Grease 03 Filtrnt,:, LHT Grea>,c
LB. 10 Grense Grease-
�
Chassis '1ipples, Dyna- KG16 Grease Castrolease Esso Pressure 111ob!lgrease R etinax A Encr grcase Super Lithium Ambroline
mo, Cables, Control or Medium Gun Grease No. 2 or 4 Cl LH1' Grease
Joints ...
J<'iltrat,•
... ... I B. 10 Grease Gtl�as:c
Lockheed Orange.
Brake Fluid ... ...
...

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