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Morris Minor Weights and Measures
This page provides useful facts and figures regarding Morris Minors in relation to maintenance
Fluids and capacities
Engine Oil
20/50 classic car engine oil
3.7 litres (6.5 pints)
Oil Filter
20/50 classic car engine oil
570 mls (1 pint)
Gearbox
20/50 classic car engine oil
1.3 litres (2.25 pints)
Rear Axle
EP90/GL5
850 mls (1.5 pints)
Fuel Tank
Early models: 23 litres (5 gallons)
Later models: 30 litres (6.5 gallons)
Cooling system
Without heater: 5 litres (8.75 pints)
Heater: 570 mls (1 pint)
Blue coolant/universal
Measurements
Valve Rocker Clearance
When cold: .012 inches
Firing order
1,3,4,2 with rotor arm rotating in an anticlockwise direction
Distributor contact gap
.014 to .016 inches
Sparkplug Gap
.025 inches
Static Timing
948cc: 5 degrees BTDC
1098: 3 degrees BTDC
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