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Morris Minor 1951, 2 door, side valve known as the Series MM.
This particular car is most unique as it still has its original 918cc side valve, the majority early Morris Minors have been modified by fitting either 948cc overhead valve engines, or even Datsun 1400 motors etc. My car still has its original engine. These early engines never had a water pump or thermostat. Engine cooling relied on the “Thermo Syphon Systemâ€. This is the first Morris engine to have oil filter. The engine is in fact the same engines that were fitted to Morris cars of the 1930’s known as the Morris “E†series.
When the Morris Minors was launched in 1948 it was meant to have a four cylinder boxer engine. Due to the shortage of steel, just after WW2, it was decided by Lord Nuffield to use the “E“ Series engines still in stock, and were fitted to Morris Minors until
My Morris Minor has been reworked over the past three years, extensive work has been carried out making it fit to take on any trip. All electrics have been overhauled ie. New imported harness seal beams, flasher lights introduced, and new 648 Willard battery. Total brake system over hauled with new brake pipes. Fuel system overhauled, new fuel pipes, new imported pump diaphragm points, fuel gauge refurbished. The engine was standard now re-bored to first over size.020â€and crankshaft .012†under size. Fitted with new imported pistons, bearings etc. Extensive body work was carried out to eliminate rust. Chassis legs and rear spring anchor points are perfect. All suspension rubbers are new. Windscreens and rubbers are new. The balance of window rubbers are new as well as vent windows. Carpets side panels, hood lining, seat covers are all new.
All the following parts will go with the sale of the car:
Morris Minor 948cc Overhead valve engine, and gear box.
Morris Minor 918cc block bored .020†crank & cam shafts excluding pistons
Morris Minor 1951 gearbox
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