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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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