specifications for the 948cc engine





found in Morris Minor A40 farina Sprite





engine number prefix





DOME type welch plugs x 4 (S) cam follower covers





Engine Type 948cc


Bore
2.478"



Stroke




capacity of combustion chamber




b.m.e.p.




Bhp




Torque




Fuel System
leaded



Compression Ratio
8.3:1



Firing Order
1 3 4 2



Valve Clearance (Inlet)
.012" thou hot



Valve Clearance (Exhaust)
.012" thou hot



Cylinder Head Tension
42 ft/lb *



Conrod Bolt Tension
35 ft/lb



Main Bearing Tension
60 ft/lb



Crankshaft Pulley Tension
70 ft/lb



Flywheel Tension
150 ft/lb



Points Gap
.015"



Dwell Angle in degrees
60 + or - 5



Spark Plug Type / Gap
bp5es ngk w8dc bosch .025"



Ignition Timing ( max total mech #30)distributor mec
0-10 degrees BTDC (depends on fuel/comp ratio and distributor curve)
CO % (at idle)

3%




Oil Capacity
5 litres incl filter



Oil Filter (Industry Number)
early R2180p mid R2200p screw on z418


Oil Type / Grade
20w/50 sg



Recommended Service Interval
3000 miles/ 5000 km



Crankshaft main journal dia
1.7505"-1.751" (44.46mm-44.47mm)


Main bearings running clearance
.001"-.0027"



Connecting rods little end size
.625"



Gudgeon pin clamp in rod




Piston rings
width comps..062"" x 3 oil .125" end gaps on comp .008"-.015"
Valves
inlet head dia 1.093" exhaust 1.000"


Cam timing using .019" tappet clearance
inlet opens 5# btdc inlet closes 45#abdc


exhaust opens 40# bbdc exh closes 10#atdc





Valve springs free length
1.625" 4-1/2 coils



Oil pressure normal running
60 lb/in (4.2 kg/cm2



carburettor needle 1-1/4" su hs2