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Morris LC4 LC5 Austin 301 Trucks
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| Production period: | 1952-1960 |
| Engines: | Gasoline Engine : 2199 cc Diesel Engine : 3400 cc |
| Payload: | 1250-1500 t |
In April 1952, the Morris LC4 was presented,to replace the previous LC-3,it He had a redesigned front and now an all-steel cab. For supplying fresh air for the cabin adjustable flaps and slots were now incorporated below the windshield and roof. The heating system was improved and the fan was now able to distribute the incoming fresh air. The 3-seater bench now offered an adjustable section for the driver,with its seat on enhanced cushioning.
For the first time there was lockable doors with recessed handles in the interior doors. In the export models hydraulic shock absorbers were completely standard, which were offered in the domestic market as an option. Also changed the size of the wheels had now took account of the post-war trend to smaller diameters. Initially, the same entire body of its predecessor was available.using the same Austin A70 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 2199 cc and 45 kW / 61 hp, whose power was transferred by 4-speed manual transmission via a propshaft to the rear axle.
1956 Morris Commercial LC5 ambulance
Morris LC5 1954-1960, Austin 301 1953-1957
In 1952 Morris merged with Austin with the engine from BMC .Therefore, from 1953 through Rebadging derived from the Austin Morris 301 LC4.Since also the Morris LD Van appeared, there was now only chassis to build, pickup or truck with a payload of 1500 kg. 1954 was the first time a 3400 cc 4-cylinder diesel engine with 49 kW / 68 PS as an option, initially as LC5 version. From the summer of the entire line was designated as Morris LC5.
The Austin 301 was produced until 1957. The production of Morris LC5 ran until 1960, when it was replaced.by the Morris FG .
Morris Commercial drop side LC5 in heartbeat TV
The Famous (Blow the doors off) 1953 Morris LC5 post office van in The Italian Job Movie
Technical
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Morris LC4 LC5 Technical details and specifications (1952-1960)
CLUTCH AND GEARBOX
Clutch type - Single dry plate, type 9A-6-G
Type of facing - Borg & Beck composition
Gear ratio, top - Direct
Gear ratio, third - 1.589
Gear ratio, second - 2-800
Gear ratio, first - 4-987
Gear ratio, reverse - 5-922FRONT AXLE AND STEERING
Camber - 3°
Caster angle - 3 1/2
Toe-in - 1/8 in
King pin inclination -8°
Track at ground - Front, 58in.; Rear, 58in.
Turning circle - 43ft. Oin
Wheelbase - 1Oft. 1in.REAR AXLE
Type of axle - 3/4-floating
Type of drive - Spiral bevel and 4-pinion diff.
Ratio or No. of teeth - 5.714 to 1
Adjustment - Shims for pinion; paper gaskets for diff.
Buttress clearance— Crown wheel - .004 to .006
Lash—ins. Crown and pinion - .01OinBRAKES
Type - Lockheed Hydraulic. Mech. handbrake on rear wheels. (Later, Girling hyd
Brake Drum size - 12in.SPRINGS
Type - Semi-elliptic, F. and R.
Length—Front (loaded) - 36 1/2in.
No. of leaves—Front - 9
Length—Rear - 2 1/2in
No. of leaves—Rear - 8GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Overall Length - 16ft. 5in
Overall Height - Dependent on type of body fitted
Overall Width (Front Wings) - 6ft. Oin.
Ground clearance - 8 in
Total weight (chassis and cab) - 27} cwt
Max. gross laden weight - With 8-ply tyres, 7,280 lb.; with 6-ply, 5,600 1b.ENGINE LC5 (2.2 litres) petrol
No. of Cylinders - 4, petrol, O.H.V. Type LEA/3
R.A.C. Rating - 15-63 h.p
Cubic capacity - 134.3 cu.in. (2.2 litres)
B.H.P. (Net) - 46 at 3,250 r.p.m.
Bore - 79.375mm. (3-125in.)
Stroke - 111.125mm. (4-375in.)
Compression Ratio - 6-8:1
System of Cooling - Radiator, w. pump, thermostat, fan -
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
No. of compression rings - 3
No. of oil rings - 1
Oil pressure, lb. sq. in. - 50 to 55
Gudgeon pin type - Clamped in rod, floating in piston
No. of crankshaft bearings - 3
Type of bearings Main - Detachable shells, white-metal lined
No.of Carnshaft bearings -3
Camshaft drive (type) -Duplex roller chain
Valve timing markings -Marked teeth on gears
Tappet type -Cylindrical, operating push rods
Carburettor make & type -Solex downdraught, 32 B.I.P.
Choke tube -24
Main jet -110
Air jet - 200; Pump jet, 55
Auxiliary jet -45; Economy jet, 50
Starter petrol jet - 140; Starter air jet, 6© Motor car History
Service
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Morris LC4 LC5 maintenance and Service Guide (1952-1960)
ENGINE LC5 (2.2 litres) petrol
ELECTRICAL
Distributor rotation - Anti-clockwise (Type DKY 4A)
Manual advance - No
Automatic advance - Centrifugal and vacuum
Breaker gap - .014 to .016in.
Plug make and type - Champion N8.B
Plug gap - .024 to .026in.
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Ignition timing—degrees - T.D.C. (fully retarded)
Battery—Capacity,Make,type - 12v. 64 a.h., GTW 11A Lucas
Battery earth—pos or neg - PositiveCAPACITIES (Imperial)
Sump—pints - 8
Gearbox—pints - 2 1/2
Rear Axle—pints -2 1/2
Cooling system—pints - 25
Steering Box—pints - 1
Air cleaner—pints - 1/4
Petrol—galls - 10Inlet Valve clearance for timing -012in. cold
Inlet Valve opens—degrees -5° B.T.D.C. Closes 45° after B.D.C
Exhaust Valve opens— degrees -40° before B.D.C. Closes 10° afterTyre size and pressures - 7-50X 16 (8-ply), 35 to 55 lb.; or 8-25X
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