Morris Minor Van Series II 5cwt 1953
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Morris Minor Pickup 803cc 5cwt 1953-54 specifications
Engine
4 Cylinder inline water cooled
Displacement: 803cc
Bore: 58mm
Stroke: 76mm
Valves: 8, overhead
Compression ratio: 7.2:1
Carburettors: Single SU H1
Max Power: 30bhp at 4,800rpm

Construction
Steel body on pressed steel chassis

Brakes
Lockeed hydraulic, 7in drums,
Lining size 6.54in x 1.22in x 0.198in

Transmission
Clutch: Single dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed,
Ratios: Top 1:1, 2nd 2.172:1,
1st 3.628:1 3rd 1.412:1
Reverse 4.664:1
Diff ratio 4.55:1

Steering
Rack and pinion
Camber: 1º
Steering wheel: 2.6 turns lock to lock
Turning circle: Left 32ft 11in,
right 33ft 1in

Suspension
Front: independent torsion bars
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring, Telescopic dampers

Wheels
Bolt on 14in pressed steel disc

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 2in
Track - front: 4ft 2.6in
Track - rear: 4ft 2.3in
Overall length: 12ft 1in
Overall width: 5ft 1in
Overall height: 5.5ft
Ground clearance: 6.75in
Unladen weight: 15cwt
Tank capacity: 5gals

Minor Production
All variants 1948-1972: 1,620,000
Vans 1953-72: 326,627