MORRIS Oxford Series V 1498cc 1959-1961 Engine Overhaul Manual | PDF Download

This engine and clutch overhaul manual covers the Morris Oxford Series V (1959-1961) fitted with the 1489cc B-Series engine.

If you're rebuilding an engine, replacing timing chain components, servicing the SU HS2 carburettor, investigating low oil pressure, or overhauling the clutch hydraulics, you'll find the workshop information and instructions needed to carry out the work correctly.

The manual includes detailed specifications, adjustment settings, clearances, and overhaul procedures for engines coded 15AA, 15MC, 15WB and 15AMW. Whether you're carrying out routine maintenance or a complete rebuild, it provides easy step by step instructions on dismantling, inspection, repair and reassembly of the major engine and clutch components.

Engine Specifications & Service Data

The manual contains identification information and technical specifications for the 1489cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine, including bore and stroke dimensions, firing order, valve timing, compression ratios, bearing clearances, piston dimensions and torque settings.

Cylinder Head & Valve Gear

Includes cylinder head removal, decarbonising, valve grinding, valve seat refurbishment, valve guide replacement, rocker shaft servicing, pushrod inspection and tappet adjustment. Detailed valve timing procedures and adjustment settings are also provided.

Pistons, Bearings & Crankshaft

Covers piston removal and installation, piston ring replacement, gudgeon pins, connecting rods, big-end bearings, main bearings, crankshaft inspection and thrust washer checks. Journal dimensions, wear limits and end-float measurements are included throughout.

Camshaft & Timing Chain

Includes camshaft removal and inspection, timing chain replacement, timing gear alignment, tensioner servicing and valve timing verification during reassembly.

Fuel System & SU HS2 Carburettor

The fuel system section covers fuel pump testing, fuel delivery faults and servicing procedures for the SU HS2 carburettor.

Topics include:

• Float chamber inspection
• Jet centering
• Mixture adjustment
• Carburettor fault diagnosis
  

Lubrication System

Includes oil pump overhaul, oil pressure testing, lubrication system operation and troubleshooting of pressure-related faults.

Ignition & Cooling System

The ignition section covers Lucas distributor servicing, ignition timing, timing adjustments and spark plug inspection.

Cooling system coverage includes:

• Water pump overhaul
• Thermostat testing
• Cooling system maintenance
• Antifreeze recommendations
• Overheating diagnosis

Borg & Beck Clutch & Hydraulic System

The clutch section covers removal, inspection and overhaul of the Borg & Beck single dry-plate clutch assembly, together with servicing of the hydraulic system.

Also included are:

• Clutch adjustment procedures
• Hydraulic clutch bleeding
• Master cylinder servicing
• Slave cylinder servicing
• Release bearing inspection
• Withdrawal mechanism maintenance