MORRIS Oxford Series VI 1622cc Engine & Clutch Overhaul Manual | PDF Download
The Morris Oxford Series VI Engine and Clutch Overhaul Manual is an extensive guide that walks you step‑by‑step through every aspect of engine and clutch rebuilding.
Whether you’re a devoted home mechanic, a professional technician, or simply a classic‑car enthusiast, this manual gives you the technical depth you need to work on your Morris Oxford.
What’s inside?
- Engine identification & specifications – Detailed dimensions for the 1622 cc O‑V engine (type 16AMW), piston sizes, bearing tolerances, valve sizes, compression variants and the exact firing order with torque settings.
- Complete removal & rebuilding procedures – Engine, power‑unit and, for automatic‑transmission models, the extra steps required to get the engine out and back in.
- Cylinder block & head work – Guides for liner fitting, valve‑seat inserts, decarbonising, rock‑shaft removal, rocker‑bush replacement and precise timing checks.
- Bottom‑end assembly – Piston, connecting‑rod and crankshaft disassembly, gudgeon‑pin fitting, bearing replacement, thrust‑washer adjustment and flywheel removal.
- Camshaft & timing drive – Removal, bearing inspection, chain replacement, tensioner service and timing‑wheel alignment.
- Lubrication system – Oil‑level checks, filter changes, pressure‑relief‑valve grinding, pump rebuild and bearing lubrication routes.
- Fuel & induction – Full SU HS2 carburettor specifications, needle revisions, jet centring, electric fuel‑pump service, air‑cleaner maintenance and inlet‑manifold heating.
- **Ignition** – Lucas 25D4 distributor overhaul, timing adjustment (static and stroboscopic), spark‑plug and coil servicing, and fault‑finding tips for both high‑ and low‑compression setups.
- Cooling** – Updated thermostat data, radiator and water‑pump replacement, system draining/filling and antifreeze procedures.
- Clutch & hydraulics – Complete clutch disassembly, pressure‑plate and friction‑facing service, release‑lever adjustment, graphite bearing handling and step‑by‑step hydraulic bleed instructions.
Each chapter is packed with clear diagrams, torque values and practical notes gathered from original service literature, making the often‑intimidating overhaul process manageable and repeatable.
All‑in‑one reference – No need to hunt through multiple PDFs or scan old workshop books; everything for the 1622 cc engine and its clutch is consolidated in one searchable file.
Accurate, factory‑level data – Specifications and procedures from the original Morris service documentation, ensuring the right clearances, gaps and timing marks
Designed for every skill level – Plain‑English explanations accompany every step
Digital convenience – Instantly download the PDF, zoom in on critical diagrams, print only the sections you need, and keep a searchable copy on any device.

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